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Gerald Elias Reading Order

7 series · 21 books

Gerald Elias is a versatile writer celebrated for his contributions to the mystery genre, with an engaging style that blends intrigue and humor. Over his prolific career from 2009 to 2023, he has authored 21 books across seven series, including the well-received Daniel Jacobus Mystery and Mister E's Mysteries, along with standalone novels and collections. His storytelling mastery continues to captivate readers, making him a notable figure in contemporary literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2020)

Start with Best New England Crime Stories 2015 and read in order.

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Best New England Crime Stories 2015
2
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Masthead

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
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...an eclectic anthology of 28 short mysteries to chill the warmest heart.

Daniel Jacobus Mystery Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2009–2023)

Start with Devil's Trill, the first of 8 books in the Daniel Jacobus Mystery series.

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Devil's Trill
2
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Danse Macabre
3
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Death and the Maiden
4
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Death and Transfiguration
5
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Playing with Fire
6
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Spring Break
7
Cloudy With a Chance of Murder
8
Murder at the Royal Albert

Mister E's Mysteries Series

Complete

6 books (2018–2018)

Start with Mister E's Mysteries: Volume 1, the first of 6 books in the Mister E's Mysteries series.

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Mister E's Mysteries: Volume 1
2
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Mister E's Mysteries: Volume 2
3
Mister E's Mysteries: Volume 3
4
Mister E's Mysteries: Volume 4
5
Mister E's Mysteries: Volume 5
6
Mister E's Mysteries: Volume 6

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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1
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Symphonies & Scorpions: Ramblings of a Wand’ring Minstrel on the Boston Symphony’s Far East Tour of 2014

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2019)

Start with Maestro, the Potbellied Pig and read in order.

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Maestro, the Potbellied Pig
2
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Prince of the Leaf Cutters

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
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Dances with Death: Devil's Trill & Danse Macabre

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Gerald Elias written?
Gerald Elias has written 21 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Gerald Elias series?
Here are the first books in Gerald Elias's series: Anthologies: Best New England Crime Stories 2015; Daniel Jacobus Mystery: Devil's Trill; Mister E's Mysteries: Mister E's Mysteries: Volume 1; Short Stories/Novellas: Maestro, the Potbellied Pig.
What order should I read Gerald Elias's books?
We recommend reading Gerald Elias's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Gerald Elias's series complete?
Gerald Elias has 6 completed series.

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