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Earlene Fowler Reading Order

5 series Β· 20 books

Earlene Fowler crafts mystery novels set primarily in the fictional California town of San Celina, where her most popular character, Benni Harper, navigates small-town crimes and secrets. A prolific writer active from the mid-1990s through the early 2010s, Fowler built an extensive body of work spanning multiple series that blend traditional whodunit elements with character-driven storytelling. Her background in California living informs the authentic regional settings that ground her mysteries in a tangible sense of place.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1998–1998)

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Benni Harper Series

Complete

15 books (1994–2011)

Start with Fool's Puzzle, the first of 15 books in the Benni Harper series.

Benni Harper Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

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1
Cover of Benni Harper's Quilt Album
Benni Harper's Quilt Album

Love Mercy Johnson Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

Ruby McGavin Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2012)

Start with The Saddlemaker's Wife and read in order.

Start this series with The Saddlemaker's Wife

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Cover of The Saddlemaker's Wife
The Saddlemaker's Wife
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Cover of The Road to Cardinal Valley
The Road to Cardinal Valley

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Earlene Fowler written?
Earlene Fowler has written 20 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2012.
What is the first book in each Earlene Fowler series?
Here are the first books in Earlene Fowler's series: Benni Harper: Fool's Puzzle; Ruby McGavin: The Saddlemaker's Wife.
What order should I read Earlene Fowler's books?
We recommend reading Earlene Fowler's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Earlene Fowler's series complete?
Earlene Fowler has 5 completed series.

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