Clea Simon Reading Order
8 series · 38 books
Clea Simon is an American writer known for her prolific output across mystery and non-fiction. Her cozy mystery series feature feline protagonists, most notably the Dulcie Schwartz and Pru Marlowe collections, alongside her psychological thriller World Enough, which draws inspiration from the Boston music world. Simon has also written extensively on personal and cultural topics, including memoirs about mental illness and the human-animal bond.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2014–2021)
Start with Writes of Passage, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
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Blackie & Care Mysteries Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Start with The Ninth Life and read in order.
Start this series with The Ninth Life
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Dulcie Schwartz Series
Complete10 books (2009–2016)
Start with Shades of Grey, the first of 10 books in the Dulcie Schwartz series.
Start this series with Shades of Grey
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1997–2002)
Start with Mad House and read in order.
Start this series with Mad House
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Pru Marlowe Series
Complete7 books (2010–2018)
Start with Dogs Don't Lie, the first of 7 books in the Pru Marlowe series.
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2017–2025)
Start with World Enough, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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Theda Krakow Series
Complete4 books (2005–2009)
Start with Mew Is for Murder, the first of 4 books in the Theda Krakow series.
Start this series with Mew Is for Murder
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Witch Cats of Cambridge Mystery Series
Likely Complete3 books (2018–2023)
Start with A Spell of Murder and read in order.
Start this series with A Spell of Murder
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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.