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Catriona McPherson Reading Order

6 series · 49 books

Mystery & Thriller

Catriona McPherson is a Scottish mystery writer whose career spans multiple acclaimed series since 2005, with the Dandy Gilver novels serving as her signature work. Her distinctive approach to crime fiction has earned her numerous awards including Agatha, Anthony, Lefty, and Macavity honors, reflecting her strong standing within the mystery community. Across nearly fifty books, McPherson has explored varied detective characters and narrative styles, from historical mysteries to contemporary thrillers, establishing herself as a versatile and prolific voice in the genre.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

6 books (2013–2025)

Start with Strangely Funny, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Strangely Funny

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Strangely Funny
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Low Down Dirty Vote
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Shattering Glass
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cemetery Plots of Northern California
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Brutal & Strange
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Double Crossing Van Dine
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dandy Gilver Series

Ongoing

16 books (2005–2024)

Start with After the Armistice Ball, the first of 16 books in the Dandy Gilver series.

Start this series with After the Armistice Ball

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After the Armistice Ball
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Burry Man's Day
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Bury Her Deep
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Winter Ground
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Proper Treatment of Bloodstains
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Unsuitable Day For A Murder
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Bothersome Number of Corpses
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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A Deadly Measure of Brimstone
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Reek of Red Herrings
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Unpleasantness in the Ballroom
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Most Misleading Habit
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Spot of Toil and Trouble
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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A Step So Grave
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
The Turning Tide
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
The Mirror Dance
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
The Witching Hour
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Helen Crowther Series

Ongoing

2 books (2022–2025)

Start with In Place of Fear and read in order.

Start this series with In Place of Fear

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In Place of Fear
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Edinburgh Murders
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Last Ditch Mystery Series

Ongoing

8 books (2018–2025)

Start with Scot Free, the first of 8 books in the Last Ditch Mystery series.

Start this series with Scot Free

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2
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3
Scot on the Rocks
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
Scot in a Trap
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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7
8
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Scot’s Eggs
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Low Down Dirty Vote Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2022)

Start with Low Down Dirty Vote and read in order.

Start this series with Low Down Dirty Vote

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1
Low Down Dirty Vote
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Low Down Dirty Vote Volume 2
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Low Down Dirty Vote Volume 3
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

14 books (2007–2026)

Start with Growing Up Again, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Growing Up Again

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Growing Up Again
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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As She Left It
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Day She Died
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Come to Harm
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Child Garden
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Quiet Neighbors
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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House. Tree. Person.
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Weight of Angels
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Go to My Grave
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Strangers at the Gate
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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A Gingerbread House
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Deep Beneath Us
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
The Dead Room
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Catriona McPherson written?
Catriona McPherson has written 49 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Catriona McPherson series?
Here are the first books in Catriona McPherson's series: Anthologies: Strangely Funny; Dandy Gilver: After the Armistice Ball; Helen Crowther: In Place of Fear; Last Ditch Mystery: Scot Free; Low Down Dirty Vote: Low Down Dirty Vote.
What order should I read Catriona McPherson's books?
We recommend reading Catriona McPherson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Catriona McPherson still writing new books?
Yes, Catriona McPherson has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Dandy Gilver, Helen Crowther, Last Ditch Mystery, Standalone Novels.

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