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Elle Cosimano Reading Order

6 series · 21 books

Mystery & Thriller

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.

Busybodies Collection Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024–2024)

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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1
A Classic Case(By: Alicia Thompson)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Crime of Fashion(By: Emma Rosenblum)
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3
One Lucky Subscriber(By: Kellye Garrett)
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4
5
The Nosy Neighbor(By: Nita Prose)
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6
The Reunion Dinner(By: Jesse Q. Sutanto)
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Finlay Donovan Series

Ongoing

8 books (2021–2027)

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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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank
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5
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Finlay Donovan Plays with Fire
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Nearly Boswell Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

Start with Nearly Gone and read in order.

Start this series with Nearly Gone

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2
Cover of Nearly Found
Nearly Found
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Seasons of the Storm Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020–2021)

Start with Seasons of the Storm and read in order.

Start this series with Seasons of the Storm

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1
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Seasons of the Storm
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2
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Seasons of Chaos
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Start with Holding Smoke and read in order.

Start this series with Holding Smoke

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Holding Smoke
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The Suffering Tree
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The Holly & Mark Mystery Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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1
Home for the Homicides(With: Hannah Morrissey)
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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.

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