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Cathy Ace Reading Order

5 series · 33 books

Mystery & Thriller

Cathy Ace is a Welsh mystery writer known for crafting intricate plots featuring complex female protagonists across multiple series. Her Cait Morgan mysteries follow a savvy corporate security consultant turned amateur detective, while the WISE Enquiries Agency series showcases four retired women using their professional expertise to solve crimes. With over 30 novels and short story collections published since 2008, Ace blends her background in business and marketing into narratives that explore how intelligence, psychology, and professional knowledge drive both crime and its investigation.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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1
The Whole She-Bang 3
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cait Morgan Series

Ongoing

16 books (2012–2026)

Start with The Corpse with the Silver Tongue, the first of 15 books in the Cait Morgan series.

Start this series with The Corpse with the Silver Tongue

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The Corpse with the Silver Tongue
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Corpse with the Golden Nose
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Corpse with the Emerald Thumb
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Corpse with the Platinum Hair
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Corpse with the Diamond Hand
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Corpse with the Sapphire Eyes
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Corpse with the Garnet Face
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Corpse with the Ruby Lips
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Corpse with the Crystal Skull
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Corpse with the Granite Heart
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Corpse with the Iron Will
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Corpse with the Turquoise Toes
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Corpse with the Opal Fingers
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
The Corpse with the Pearly Smile
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
The Corpse with the Amber Neck
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
The Corpse with the Steely Gaze
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2017)

Start with Murder Knows No Season and read in order.

Start this series with Murder Knows No Season

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1
Murder Knows No Season
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Murder Keeps No Calendar
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
Cover of The Wrong Boy
The Wrong Boy
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

WISE Enquiries Agency Series

Ongoing

13 books (2015–2026)

Start with The Case of the Dotty Dowager, the first of 13 books in the WISE Enquiries Agency series.

Start this series with The Case of the Dotty Dowager

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1
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The Case of the Dotty Dowager
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Case of the Curious Cook
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Case of the Unsuitable Suitor
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Case of the Absent Heirs
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Case of the Disgraced Duke
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Case of the Cursed Cottage
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Case of the Uninvited Undertaker
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Case of the Bereaved Butler
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Case of the Secretive Secretary
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Case of the Devious Daughter
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Case of the Unfortunate Fortune Teller
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Case of the Petrified Potter
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cathy Ace written?
Cathy Ace has written 33 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Cathy Ace series?
Here are the first books in Cathy Ace's series: Cait Morgan: The Corpse with the Silver Tongue; Short Story Collections: Murder Knows No Season; WISE Enquiries Agency: The Case of the Dotty Dowager.
What order should I read Cathy Ace's books?
We recommend reading Cathy Ace's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Cathy Ace still writing new books?
Yes, Cathy Ace has 2 ongoing series: Cait Morgan, WISE Enquiries Agency.

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