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.
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A Big Mike Mysteries Series
Complete6 books (1994β1999)
The A Big Mike Mysteries series consists of six complete mystery novels published between 1994 and 1999. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Desert Cat and concluding with Movie Cat. Garrison Allen's mystery and thriller series offers six standalone yet interconnected cases to follow in sequence.
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 |
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| 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)
This two-book mystery series by Garrison Allen follows investigator Kate Gallagher through two suspenseful cases. Published between 1990 and 1993, the complete series consists of Come Nightfall and Come Darkness, which should be read in their publication order. Each book builds on the character's development and investigative journey, making sequential reading the recommended approach.
Start with Come Nightfall and read in order.
Start this series with Come Nightfall
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Come Nightfall |
| 2 | Come Darkness |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1991β1992)
Garrison Allen published two mystery and thriller novels under the pseudonym Gary Amo between 1991 and 1992, completing this short series. Both Silent Night and Creeping Shadows should be read in publication order, beginning with Silent Night.
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 |
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| 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.

