Cleo Coyle Reading Order
3 series · 33 books
Cleo Coyle is the collaborative pen name of American authors Alice Alfonsi and her husband Marc Cerasini, renowned for their engaging mysteries. With a prolific output that includes 33 titles spanning three series—Coffeehouse Mystery, Haunted Bookshop Mystery, and various anthologies—they have captivated readers since 1993. Their most acclaimed work is the Coffeehouse Mysteries, which brings to life the charm and intrigue of a Greenwich Village café.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1993–2015)
Start with Dark Seductions and read in order.
Coffeehouse Mystery Series
Ongoing22 books (2003–2026)
Start with On What Grounds, the first of 22 books in the Coffeehouse Mystery series.
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| 1 | On What Grounds 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Through the Grinder 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Latte Trouble 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Murder Most Frothy 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Decaffeinated Corpse 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Espresso Shot 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  French Pressed 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Holiday Grind 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Roast Mortem 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Murder by Mocha 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Brew to a Kill 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Holiday Buzz 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Billionaire Blend 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Once Upon a Grind 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Dead to the Last Drop 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Dead Cold Brew 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Shot in the Dark 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Brewed Awakening 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Honey Roasted 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Bulletproof Barista 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | No Roast for the Weary 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Eat, Drink, and Get Buried 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series
Likely Complete9 books (2004–2023)
Start with The Ghost and Mrs. McClure, the first of 9 books in the Haunted Bookshop Mystery series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Ghost and Mrs. McClure 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Ghost and the Dead Deb 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Ghost and the Femme Fatale 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Ghost and the Stolen Tears 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Ghost Goes to the Dogs 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cleo Coyle written?
- Cleo Coyle has written 33 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.