Karen Odden Reading Order
4 series · 7 books
Karen Odden writes atmospheric historical mysteries set in Victorian England, drawing on her academic background in literature to craft intricate plots with period authenticity. Her Inspector Corravan series follows a determined London detective navigating crime and corruption in the 1880s, combining procedural elements with rich historical detail. Across two series published between 2016 and 2022, Odden has established herself as a skilled storyteller who blends meticulous research with compelling character development in the mystery and thriller genres.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Inspector Corravan Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Karen Odden's Inspector Corravan series consists of two historical mystery novels published in 2021 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Down a Dark River followed by Under a Veiled Moon. These atmospheric Victorian-era mysteries blend crime investigation with historical detail.
Start with Down a Dark River and read in order.
Start this series with Down a Dark River
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Victorian Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2016–2019)
Karen Odden's Victorian Mystery series comprises three complete historical thrillers published between 2016 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Lady in the Smoke, followed by A Dangerous Duet and A Trace of Deceit. This finished series blends mystery and historical fiction set in the Victorian era.
Start with A Lady in the Smoke and read in order.
Start this series with A Lady in the Smoke
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karen Odden written?
- Karen Odden has written 7 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Karen Odden series?
- Here are the first books in Karen Odden's series: Inspector Corravan: Down a Dark River; Victorian Mystery: A Lady in the Smoke.
- What order should I read Karen Odden's books?
- We recommend reading Karen Odden's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Karen Odden's series complete?
- Karen Odden has 3 completed series.