Cleo Coyle Reading Order
3 series Β· 34 books
Cleo Coyle is the collaborative pen name of husband-and-wife writing team Alice Alfonsi and Marc Cerasini, who craft atmospheric cozy mysteries primarily set in New York City. The duo has built an impressive catalog spanning three series, with their Coffeehouse Mystery novels being their signature workβa beloved franchise centered on the daily operations and intriguing crimes that unfold within a historic Greenwich Village coffee shop. Blending procedural elements with the warmth of community and romance, Coyle's mysteries have resonated with readers since the mid-1990s and continue to expand through both traditional series installments and curated anthologies.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1993β2015)
Cleo Coyle's two-book anthology series spans from 1993 to 2015 and should be read in publication order beginning with Dark Seductions. The complete series includes Dark Seductions and The Cozy Cookbook, offering mystery and thriller content across its volumes.
Start with Dark Seductions and read in order.
Start this series with Dark Seductions
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Dark Seductions |
| 2 | The Cozy Cookbook |
Coffeehouse Mystery Series
Ongoing22 books (2003β2026)
The Coffeehouse Mystery series consists of 22 books by Cleo Coyle, beginning with On What Grounds in 2003 and continuing through 2026. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, starting with the first installment and progressing through subsequent releases. This mystery and thriller series features a diverse cast of characters tied to a New York City coffeehouse where murder and intrigue regularly intersect with the daily business of serving coffee.
Start with On What Grounds, the first of 22 books in the Coffeehouse Mystery series.
Start this series with On What Grounds
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | On What Grounds |
| 2 | Through the Grinder |
| 3 | Latte Trouble |
| 4 | Murder Most Frothy |
| 5 | Decaffeinated Corpse |
| 6 | Espresso Shot |
| 7 | French Pressed |
| 8 | Holiday Grind |
| 9 | Roast Mortem |
| 10 | Murder by Mocha |
| 11 | A Brew to a Kill |
| 12 | Holiday Buzz |
| 13 | Billionaire Blend |
| 14 | Once Upon a Grind |
| 15 | Dead to the Last Drop |
| 16 | Dead Cold Brew |
| 17 | Shot in the Dark |
| 18 | Brewed Awakening |
| 19 | Honey Roasted |
| 20 | Bulletproof Barista |
| 21 | No Roast for the Weary |
| 22 | Eat, Drink, and Get Buried |
Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series
Likely Complete10 books (2004β2026)
The Haunted Bookshop Mystery series consists of nine books by Cleo Coyle, beginning with The Ghost and Mrs. McClure in 2004 and concluding with The Ghost and the Dead Librarian in 2023. This mystery and thriller series should be read in publication order to follow the developing storyline and character arcs. The books blend supernatural elements with traditional detective work, creating a unique atmosphere for the series' investigations and mysteries.
Start with The Ghost and Mrs. McClure, the first of 9 books in the Haunted Bookshop Mystery series.
Start this series with The Ghost and Mrs. McClure
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Ghost and Mrs. McClure |
| 2 | The Ghost and the Dead Deb |
| 3 | The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library |
| 4 | The Ghost and the Femme Fatale |
| 5 | The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion |
| 6 | The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller |
| 7 | The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait |
| 8 | The Ghost and the Stolen Tears |
| 9 | The Ghost Goes to the Dogs |
| 10 | The Ghost and the Dead Librarian |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cleo Coyle written?
- Cleo Coyle has written 34 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Cleo Coyle series?
- Here are the first books in Cleo Coyle's series: Anthologies: Dark Seductions; Coffeehouse Mystery: On What Grounds; Haunted Bookshop Mystery: The Ghost and Mrs. McClure.
- What order should I read Cleo Coyle's books?
- We recommend reading Cleo Coyle's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Cleo Coyle still writing new books?
- Yes, Cleo Coyle has 1 ongoing series: Coffeehouse Mystery.

