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Clea Simon Reading Order

8 series · 38 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Clea Simon is an accomplished American author known for her engaging cozy mysteries and psychological suspense novels. With a prolific output of 38 books spanning 8 series, her most notable works include the Blackie & Care Mysteries, Theda Krakow, and the Witch Cats of Cambridge Mystery. Active from 1997 to 2025, Simon expertly weaves themes of music and mystery throughout her fiction, captivating readers with each tale.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2014–2021)

Start with Writes of Passage, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Writes of Passage
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Masthead
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Shattering Glass
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
Bloodroot
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Blackie & Care Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with The Ninth Life and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Ninth Life
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
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As Dark as My Fur
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Cross My Path
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Dulcie Schwartz Series

Complete

10 books (2009–2016)

Start with Shades of Grey, the first of 10 books in the Dulcie Schwartz series.

#Title
1
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Shades of Grey
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Grey Matters
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Grey Zone
2011Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Grey Expectations
2012Buy 🇺🇸
5
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True Grey
2012Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Grey Dawn
2013Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Grey Howl
2014Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Stages of Grey
2014Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Code Grey
2015Buy 🇺🇸
10
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Into the Grey
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1997–2002)

Start with Mad House and read in order.

#Title
1
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Mad House
1997Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Fatherless Women
2001Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Feline Mystique
2002Buy 🇺🇸

Pru Marlowe Series

Complete

7 books (2010–2018)

Start with Dogs Don't Lie, the first of 7 books in the Pru Marlowe series.

#Title
1
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Dogs Don't Lie
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cats Can't Shoot
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Parrots Prove Deadly
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
Panthers Play for Keeps
2014Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Kittens Can Kill
2015Buy 🇺🇸
6
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When Bunnies Go Bad
2016Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Fear on Four Paws
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2017–2025)

Start with World Enough, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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World Enough
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Hold Me Down
2021Buy 🇺🇸
3
Bad Boy Beat
2024Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Butterfly Trap
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Theda Krakow Series

Complete

4 books (2005–2009)

Start with Mew Is for Murder, the first of 4 books in the Theda Krakow series.

#Title
1
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Mew Is for Murder
2005Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cattery Row
2006Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Cries & Whiskers
2007Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Probable Claws
2009Buy 🇺🇸

Witch Cats of Cambridge Mystery Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2023)

Start with A Spell of Murder and read in order.

#Title
1
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A Spell of Murder
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
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An Incantation of Cats
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
To Conjure a Killer
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Clea Simon written?
Clea Simon has written 38 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Clea Simon series?
Here are the first books in Clea Simon's series: Anthologies: Writes of Passage; Blackie & Care Mysteries: The Ninth Life; Dulcie Schwartz: Shades of Grey; Non-Fiction: Mad House; Pru Marlowe: Dogs Don't Lie.
What order should I read Clea Simon's books?
We recommend reading Clea Simon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Clea Simon still writing new books?
Yes, Clea Simon has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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