Darlene Ryan Reading Order
6 series · 178 books
Darlene Ryan is a prolific Canadian author who has published over 175 books since 1989, spanning young adult fiction, cozy mysteries, literary works, and nonfiction. Under the pen name Sofie Kelly, she is best known for the Magical Cats Mystery and Second Chance Cat Mystery series, which blend feline protagonists with engaging whodunits. With a lifelong passion for storytelling that began in childhood, Ryan brings wit and accessible prose to her diverse catalog of fiction and nonfiction works.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Magical Cats Mystery Series
Ongoing17 books (2011–2024)
Start with Curiosity Thrilled the Cat, the first of 17 books in the Magical Cats Mystery series.
Start this series with Curiosity Thrilled the Cat
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2001–2001)
Orca Soundings Series
Ongoing143 books (1989–2024)
Start with Bull Rider(By: Marilyn Halvorson), the first of 143 books in the Orca Soundings series.
Start this series with Bull Rider(By: Marilyn Halvorson)
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Second Chance Cat Mystery Series
Ongoing13 books (2014–2025)
Start with The Whole Cat and Caboodle, the first of 13 books in the Second Chance Cat Mystery series.
Start this series with The Whole Cat and Caboodle
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2004–2012)
Start with Rules for Life and read in order.
Start this series with Rules for Life
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Darlene Ryan written?
- Darlene Ryan has written 178 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Darlene Ryan series?
- Here are the first books in Darlene Ryan's series: Magical Cats Mystery: Curiosity Thrilled the Cat; Orca Soundings: Bull Rider(By: Marilyn Halvorson); Second Chance Cat Mystery: The Whole Cat and Caboodle.
- What order should I read Darlene Ryan's books?
- We recommend reading Darlene Ryan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Darlene Ryan still writing new books?
- Yes, Darlene Ryan has 3 ongoing series: Magical Cats Mystery, Orca Soundings, Second Chance Cat Mystery.