Elle Cosimano Reading Order
6 series · 21 books
Elle Cosimano crafts clever mysteries and psychological thrillers that blend humor with intricate plots, earning her spots on both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Her breakout Finlay Donovan series features a desperate mom mistaken for a contract killer, establishing her talent for combining domestic chaos with crime-solving thrills. Across five series and numerous standalone novels, Cosimano has built a reputation for creating resourceful protagonists who navigate unexpected dangers with wit and determination.
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Busybodies Collection Series
Ongoing6 books (2024–2024)
The Busybodies Collection is an ongoing mystery and thriller series comprising six books published in 2024. Each entry in the series is written by a different author and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Classic Case by Alicia Thompson. The series includes Crime of Fashion by Emma Rosenblum, One Lucky Subscriber by Kellye Garrett, Staged, The Nosy Neighbor by Nita Prose, and The Reunion Dinner by Jesse Q. Sutanto.
Start with A Classic Case(By: Alicia Thompson), the first of 6 books in the Busybodies Collection series.
Start this series with A Classic Case(By: Alicia Thompson)
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Finlay Donovan Series
Ongoing8 books (2021–2027)
The Finlay Donovan series is an ongoing mystery thriller consisting of seven books published between 2021 and 2026. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Finlay Donovan Is Killing It and continuing through the most recent installment, Finlay Donovan Plays with Fire. The books follow the misadventures of a crime writer caught up in increasingly complicated situations, blending humor with suspenseful mystery elements throughout the expanding cast of characters and plotlines.
Start with Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, the first of 7 books in the Finlay Donovan series.
Start this series with Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
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Nearly Boswell Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Elle Cosimano's Nearly Boswell is a complete two-book mystery thriller series published in 2014 and 2015. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Nearly Gone followed by Nearly Found. This compact series offers a self-contained story arc across its two installments.
Start with Nearly Gone and read in order.
Start this series with Nearly Gone
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Seasons of the Storm Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2021)
Elle Cosimano's Seasons of the Storm duology consists of two mystery thrillers published between 2020 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Seasons of the Storm followed by Seasons of Chaos. These interconnected novels are best experienced sequentially to follow the developing narrative across both installments.
Start with Seasons of the Storm and read in order.
Start this series with Seasons of the Storm
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2016–2017)
Elle Cosimano's two-book mystery and thriller series consists of Holding Smoke and The Suffering Tree, published between 2016 and 2017. Though marketed as standalone novels, these atmospheric thrillers work best when read in publication order to fully appreciate their interconnected narrative elements. The complete series offers readers darkly compelling mysteries wrapped in psychological depth and suspense.
Start with Holding Smoke and read in order.
Start this series with Holding Smoke
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The Holly & Mark Mystery Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elle Cosimano written?
- Elle Cosimano has written 21 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Elle Cosimano series?
- Here are the first books in Elle Cosimano's series: Busybodies Collection: A Classic Case(By: Alicia Thompson); Finlay Donovan: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It; Nearly Boswell: Nearly Gone; Seasons of the Storm: Seasons of the Storm.
- What order should I read Elle Cosimano's books?
- We recommend reading Elle Cosimano's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elle Cosimano still writing new books?
- Yes, Elle Cosimano has 2 ongoing series: Busybodies Collection, Finlay Donovan.