How many books has Frances Crane written?

Frances Crane has written 30 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1941 to 1968.

What is the first book in each Frances Crane series?

Here are the first books in Frances Crane's series: Pat and Jean Abbott Mystery: The Turquoise Shop.

What order should I read Frances Crane's books?

We recommend reading Frances Crane's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Frances Crane's series complete?

Frances Crane has 2 completed series.

Frances Crane Reading Order

2 series · 30 books · Born 1890-10-27

Mystery & Thriller

Frances Crane authored three decades of mystery novels featuring her signature detective couple, Pat and Jean Abbott, whose investigations spanned 26 installments distinguished by color-themed titles. Working primarily in the mid-twentieth century, Crane built her reputation on intricate plots and witty protagonists who combined professional detective work with romantic partnership. Beyond her prolific Abbott series, she crafted additional standalone mysteries that showcased her skill at crafting sophisticated whodunits for discerning mystery readers.

Pat and Jean Abbott Mystery Series

Complete

26 books (1941–1965)

Start with The Turquoise Shop, the first of 26 books in the Pat and Jean Abbott Mystery series.

Start this series with The Turquoise Shop

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1	The Turquoise Shop 1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Golden Box 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Yellow Violet 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Applegreen Cat 1943Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Pink Umbrella / The Pink Umbrella Murder 1943Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Amethyst Spectacles 1944Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Indigo Necklace / The Indigo Necklace Murders 1944Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Cinnamon Murder 1946Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Shocking Pink Hat 1946Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Murder on the Purple Water 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Black Cypress 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Flying Red Horse 1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Daffodil Blonde 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Murder in Blue Street / Death in the Blue Hour 1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Polkadot Murder 1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	13 White Tulips 1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Murder in Bright Red 1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Coral Princess Murders 1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Death in Lilac Time 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Horror on the Ruby X 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Ultra-Violet Widow 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Buttercup Case 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Man in Gray / The Grey Stranger 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Death-Wish Green 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Amber Eyes 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Body Beneath a Mandarin Tree 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (1961–1968)

Start with The Reluctant Sleuth, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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