Jo Dereske Reading Order
5 series · 20 books
Jo Dereske is an American mystery writer whose career spans from 1985 to 2014, encompassing twenty books across multiple series and standalone works. She is best known for her Miss Zukas mystery series, which follows a librarian protagonist navigating crime and intrigue. Dereske's diverse bibliography also includes young adult novels, short story collections, and nonfiction works, demonstrating her range across the mystery and thriller genres.
Miss Zukas Series
Complete12 books (1994–2011)
Start with Miss Zukas and the Library Murders, the first of 12 books in the Miss Zukas series.
Start this series with Miss Zukas and the Library Murders
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Ruby Crane Series
Complete3 books (1996–1998)
Start with Savage Cut and read in order.
Start this series with Savage Cut
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1985–1991)
Start with Glom Gloom and read in order.
Start this series with Glom Gloom
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jo Dereske written?
- Jo Dereske has written 20 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Jo Dereske series?
- Here are the first books in Jo Dereske's series: Miss Zukas: Miss Zukas and the Library Murders; Ruby Crane: Savage Cut.
- What order should I read Jo Dereske's books?
- We recommend reading Jo Dereske's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jo Dereske's series complete?
- Jo Dereske has 5 completed series.