Garrison Allen Reading Order
3 series Β· 10 books
Garrison Allen was an American mystery writer active throughout the 1990s who crafted engaging cozy mysteries and thrillers across multiple series. He is best known for the Big Mike Mysteries, which showcase his talent for blending humor with suspense, alongside the Kate Gallagher Mystery series and several standalone works. Allen also published thrillers under the pen name Gary Amo and earned recognition in the mystery community with an Edgar Award nomination.
A Big Mike Mysteries Series
Complete6 books (1994β1999)
Start with Desert Cat, the first of 6 books in the A Big Mike Mysteries series.
Start this series with Desert Cat
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Cat |
| 2 | Royal Cat |
| 3 | Stable Cat |
| 4 | Baseball Cat |
| 5 | Dinosaur Cat |
| 6 | Movie Cat |
A Kate Gallagher Mystery Series
Complete2 books (1990β1993)
Start with Come Nightfall and read in order.
Start this series with Come Nightfall
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Come Nightfall |
| 2 | Come Darkness |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1991β1992)
Start with Silent Night(As: Gary Amo) and read in order.
Start this series with Silent Night(As: Gary Amo)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Silent Night(As: Gary Amo) |
| 2 | Creeping Shadows(As: Gary Amo) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Garrison Allen written?
- Garrison Allen has written 10 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 1999.
- What is the first book in each Garrison Allen series?
- Here are the first books in Garrison Allen's series: A Big Mike Mysteries: Desert Cat; A Kate Gallagher Mystery: Come Nightfall.
- What order should I read Garrison Allen's books?
- We recommend reading Garrison Allen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Garrison Allen's series complete?
- Garrison Allen has 3 completed series.

