Dorothy Cannell Reading Order
7 series · 34 books
Dorothy Cannell is a British-American author who crafted mysteries spanning multiple series over four decades. She is best known for the Ellie Haskell Mystery series, which follows a witty protagonist navigating small-town intrigue and domestic complications. Cannell's work blends cozy mystery conventions with sophisticated humor and memorable characters, establishing her as a distinctive voice in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (1990–2004)
Start with Sisters in Crime 3, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Sisters in Crime 3
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Ellie Haskell Mystery Series
Complete13 books (1984–2009)
Start with The Thin Woman, the first of 13 books in the Ellie Haskell Mystery series.
Start this series with The Thin Woman
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Florence Norris Series
Likely Complete3 books (2014–2022)
Start with Murder at Mullings and read in order.
Start this series with Murder at Mullings
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (1990–1995)
Start with The High Cost of Living, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The High Cost of Living
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2001–2001)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1997–2012)
Start with God Save the Queen! and read in order.
Start this series with God Save the Queen!
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Tessa Fields Series
Complete1 book (1985–1985)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dorothy Cannell written?
- Dorothy Cannell has written 34 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Dorothy Cannell series?
- Here are the first books in Dorothy Cannell's series: Anthologies: Sisters in Crime 3; Ellie Haskell Mystery: The Thin Woman; Florence Norris: Murder at Mullings; Short Stories/Novellas: The High Cost of Living.
- What order should I read Dorothy Cannell's books?
- We recommend reading Dorothy Cannell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dorothy Cannell's series complete?
- Dorothy Cannell has 6 completed series.