Catherine Dilts Reading Order
5 series · 42 books
Catherine Dilts writes cozy mysteries that blend everyday settings with clever puzzles, drawing on her background as an environmental regulatory technician to add authenticity to her plots. Her prolific output includes four distinct series—the Rock Shop Mysteries, Rose Creek Mystery, Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library, and several standalone novels—spanning thirty books published between 2013 and 2023. Dilts crafts accessible mysteries with strong community elements and characters readers can invest in across multiple installments.
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Museum of Mysteries Series
Ongoing12 books (2025–2025)
The Museum of Mysteries is an ongoing mystery series featuring twelve books published in 2025 and written by multiple authors including Catherine Dilts, Jan Fields, Sophie Harper, A.F. Kemp, and Margaret Welch. These interconnected mysteries should be read in publication order, beginning with A Merry Little Murder. The series combines cozy mystery elements with museum settings and artifacts, delivering standalone mysteries that build within the larger series framework.
Start with A Merry Little Murder(By: Jan Fields), the first of 12 books in the Museum of Mysteries series.
Start this series with A Merry Little Murder(By: Jan Fields)
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Rock Shop Mysteries Series
Complete3 books (2013–2016)
Catherine Dilts's Rock Shop Mysteries is a complete three-book series following investigations connected to a rock and gem shop setting. Published between 2013 and 2016, the series comprises Stone Cold Dead, Stone Cold Case, and Stone Cold Blooded, which should be read in publication order to experience the unfolding narrative and character development. This mystery series blends investigative elements with the unique backdrop of the rock shop world.
Start with Stone Cold Dead and read in order.
Start this series with Stone Cold Dead
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Rose Creek Mystery Series
Likely Complete2 books (2023–2023)
Catherine Dilts's Rose Creek Mystery series consists of two mystery thrillers published in 2023. The two books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Body in the Cattails followed by The Body in the Cornfield. The series appears to be complete.
Start with The Body in the Cattails and read in order.
Start this series with The Body in the Cattails
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleSecrets of the Castleton Manor Library Series
Complete24 books (2017–2019)
The Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library series comprises 24 mystery novels published between 2017 and 2019, written by multiple authors including Marlene Chase, Jan Fields, Elizabeth Penney, DeAnna Julie Dodson, Margaret Welch, Allie Pleiter, and Sandra Orchard. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Crime Well Versed. Each standalone mystery can be enjoyed independently, though reading in sequence provides continuity across the interconnected stories set in the library setting.
Start with A Crime Well Versed(By: Marlene Chase), the first of 24 books in the Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library series.
Start this series with A Crime Well Versed(By: Marlene Chase)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Catherine Dilts written?
- Catherine Dilts has written 42 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Catherine Dilts series?
- Here are the first books in Catherine Dilts's series: Museum of Mysteries: A Merry Little Murder(By: Jan Fields); Rock Shop Mysteries: Stone Cold Dead; Rose Creek Mystery: The Body in the Cattails; Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library: A Crime Well Versed(By: Marlene Chase).
- What order should I read Catherine Dilts's books?
- We recommend reading Catherine Dilts's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Catherine Dilts still writing new books?
- Yes, Catherine Dilts has 1 ongoing series: Museum of Mysteries.