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E.J. Copperman Reading Order

9 series · 54 books

Mystery & Thriller

E.J. Copperman, the pen name of Jeffrey Cohen, is a prolific American author renowned for his cozy mysteries. With a remarkable collection of 54 books spanning nine series, including the popular Haunted Guesthouse and Asperger’s Mysteries, Copperman has captivated readers since 2010. Active until 2025, his engaging storytelling and unique characters make his works a delight for mystery fans.

Agent To The Paws Mysteries Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with Dog Dish of Doom and read in order.

#Title
1
Dog Dish of Doom
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Bird, Bath, and Beyond
Bird, Bath, and Beyond
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Cozy Case Files Volume 2
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Asperger’s Mysteries Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2018)

Start with The Question of the Missing Head, the first of 5 books in the Asperger’s Mysteries series.

#Title
1
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The Question of the Missing Head
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Question of the Unfamiliar Husband
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Question of the Felonious Friend
The Question of the Felonious Friend
2016Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Question of the Absentee Father
The Question of the Absentee Father
2017Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Question of the Dead Mistress
The Question of the Dead Mistress
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series

Ongoing

22 books (2017–2025)

Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley), the first of 22 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler series.

#Title
1
Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley)
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cozy Case Files Volume 2
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cozy Case Files Volume 3(By: M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Ellie Alexander,Mindy Quigley)
2017Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cozy Case Files Volume 4(By: Parnell Hall,Shari Randall,Ellen Hart,Ellie Alexander,Frances Brody,Tessa Arlen,Vivien Chien,Julia Chapman,Paige Shelton,Jane K. Cleland,Mindy Quigley)
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cozy Case Files Volume 5(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Carola Dunn,Sheila Connolly,Ellie Alexander,Susan C. Shea,Judith Flanders,Mindy Quigley,Auralee Wallace)
2018Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cozy Case Files Volume 6(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Ellen Hart,Sheila Connolly,Mindy Quigley)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cozy Case Files Volume 7(By: Donna Andrews,Diane Kelly,Ellen Crosby,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Ashley Weaver,Mindy Quigley)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cozy Case Files Volume 10(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Diane Kelly,Ellen Hart,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Jane K. Cleland,Ashley Weaver,SusanCox,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cozy Case Files Volume 8(By: M.C. Beaton,Diane Kelly,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,SusanCox,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cozy Case Files Volume 9(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Hannah Dennison,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Susanna Calkins,Allison Montclair,Ellie Alexander,Eve Calder,Mindy Quigley)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
11
Cozy Case Files Volume 11(By: Diane Kelly,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,Mariah Fredericks,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley)
2021Buy 🇺🇸
12
Cozy Case Files Volume 12(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Hannah Dennison,Cate Conte,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Sheila Connolly,Ellie Alexander,Ashley Weaver,S.C. Perkins,Eve Calder,Jess Dylan,Mindy Quigley,Meri Allen)
2021Buy 🇺🇸
13
Cozy Case Files Volume 13(By: Mindy Quigley)
2021Buy 🇺🇸
14
Cozy Case Files Volume 14(By: Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
15
Cozy Case Files Volume 15(By: Mindy Quigley)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
16
Cozy Case Files Volume 16(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Diane Kelly,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss,M. C. Beaton)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
17
Cozy Case Files Volume 17(By: Rhys Bowen,Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Jean-Luc Bannalec,Olivia Matthews,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Clare Broyles,Korina Moss,Anastasia Hastings)
2023Buy 🇺🇸
18
Cover of Cozy Case Files, Volume 18(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Vivien Chien,Olivia Matthews,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Meri Allen,Katharine Schellman,Korina Moss)
Cozy Case Files, Volume 18(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Vivien Chien,Olivia Matthews,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Meri Allen,Katharine Schellman,Korina Moss)
2023Buy 🇺🇸
19
Cozy Case Files, Volume 19(By: M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Diane Kelly,Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,R.W. Green,Elizabeth Penney,Korina Moss,Celeste Connally)
2023Buy 🇺🇸
20
Cozy Case Files, Volume 20(By: Rhys Bowen,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Olivia Matthews,Jennifer J. Chow,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Clare Broyles,Anastasia Hastings)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
21
Cozy Case Files, Volume 22(By: M.C. Beaton,Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Cynthia Riggs,R.W. Green,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss,Celeste Connally)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
22
Cozy Case Files, Volume 23(By: Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,Jennifer J. Chow)
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Fran and Ken Stein Mystery Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2025)

Start with Ukulele of Death and read in order.

#Title
1
Ukulele of Death
2023Buy 🇺🇸
2
Same Difference
2024Buy 🇺🇸
3
Switcheroo
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Haunted Guesthouse Mysteries Series

Complete

12 books (2010–2019)

Start with Night of the Living Deed, the first of 12 books in the Haunted Guesthouse Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Night of the Living Deed
Night of the Living Deed
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of An Uninvited Ghost
An Uninvited Ghost
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
A Wild Ghost Chase
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Old Haunts
Old Haunts
2012Buy 🇺🇸
5
An Open Spook
2013Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Chance of a Ghost
2013Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The Thrill of the Haunt
The Thrill of the Haunt
2013Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Inspector Specter
Inspector Specter
2014Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of Ghost in the Wind
Ghost in the Wind
2015Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of Spouse on Haunted Hill
Spouse on Haunted Hill
2016Buy 🇺🇸
11
Cover of The Hostess with the Ghostess
The Hostess with the Ghostess
2018Buy 🇺🇸
12
Cover of Bones Behind the Wheel
Bones Behind the Wheel
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Haunted Paint Store Mysteries Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
All Spooked Up
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Jersey Girl Series

Ongoing

6 books (2021–2024)

Start with Inherit the Shoes, the first of 6 books in the Jersey Girl series.

#Title
1
Cover of Inherit the Shoes
Inherit the Shoes
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Judgment at Santa Monica
Judgment at Santa Monica
2021Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of And Justice for Mall
And Justice for Mall
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Witness for the Persecution
Witness for the Persecution
2022Buy 🇺🇸
5
My Cousin Skinny
2023Buy 🇺🇸
6
Good Lieutenant
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Mysterious Detective Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Start with Written Off and read in order.

#Title
1
Written Off
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Edited Out
Edited Out
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has E.J. Copperman written?
E.J. Copperman has written 54 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each E.J. Copperman series?
Here are the first books in E.J. Copperman's series: Agent To The Paws Mysteries: Dog Dish of Doom; Asperger’s Mysteries: The Question of the Missing Head; Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler: Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley); Fran and Ken Stein Mystery: Ukulele of Death; Haunted Guesthouse Mysteries: Night of the Living Deed.
What order should I read E.J. Copperman's books?
We recommend reading E.J. Copperman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is E.J. Copperman still writing new books?
Yes, E.J. Copperman has 3 ongoing series: Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler, Fran and Ken Stein Mystery, Jersey Girl.

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