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Kate Charles Reading Order

7 series ยท 19 books

Kate Charles is an American-born crime writer who has built her career in the UK, crafting intricate mysteries across multiple interconnected series. Her work spans from the atmospheric Book of Psalms Mysteries to the Callie Anson investigations, blending procedural elements with character-driven narratives that explore the darker aspects of English society. With nearly twenty novels and stories published over three decades, Charles has established herself as a distinctive voice in the mystery and thriller genre.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2000โ€“2000)

Book Of Psalms Mysteries Series

Complete

5 books (1991โ€“1995)

Kate Charles's Book of Psalms Mysteries is a complete five-book mystery series published between 1991 and 1995, featuring interconnected investigations set within the world of the English church. Read the novels in publication order, beginning with A Drink of Deadly Wine and concluding with Evil Angels Among Them. Each successive entry builds on the established characters and settings while presenting new mysteries to unravel.

Start with A Drink of Deadly Wine, the first of 5 books in the Book Of Psalms Mysteries series.

Start this series with A Drink of Deadly Wine

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Callie Anson Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2005โ€“2021)

The Callie Anson series comprises five mystery and thriller novels following a consistent protagonist across interconnected cases. Kate Charles published these books between 2005 and 2021, with the series appearing to conclude after Deep Waters, False Tongues, and Desolate Places completed the arc that began with Evil Intent. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the full character development and storylines as they unfold.

Start with Evil Intent, the first of 5 books in the Callie Anson series.

Caroline Canfield Mysteries Series

Complete

2 books (1998โ€“2001)

The Caroline Canfield Mysteries is a complete two-book series by Kate Charles published between 1998 and 2001. These mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Tiger's Palette and continuing with Sketches with Wolves.

Start with Tiger's Palette(By: Jacqueline Fiedler) and read in order.

Start this series with Tiger's Palette(By: Jacqueline Fiedler)

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Tiger's Palette(By: Jacqueline Fiedler)
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Sketches with Wolves(By: Jacqueline Fiedler)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2012โ€“2017)

Kate Charles's mystery and thriller collection consists of two complete standalone novellas published between 2012 and 2017. Read in publication order, beginning with Imagine followed by A Question of Identity, though each can be enjoyed independently. This short story collection showcases Charles's skill in the mystery genre across compact formats.

Start with Imagine and read in order.

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2013โ€“2013)

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Through a Glass, Darkly and Other Stories

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1998โ€“2000)

Kate Charles's trio of mystery novels spans from 1998 to 2000, offering three independent stories that should be read in publication order beginning with Unruly Passions. Each of the three complete booksโ€”Unruly Passions, Strange Children, and Cruel Habitationsโ€”stands alone with its own plot and characters, making them suitable for readers who prefer to dip into the series at any point, though experiencing them chronologically as published provides the intended reading experience. This finished series delivers mystery and thriller elements across its three volumes.

Start with Unruly Passions and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kate Charles written?
Kate Charles has written 19 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Kate Charles series?
Here are the first books in Kate Charles's series: Book Of Psalms Mysteries: A Drink of Deadly Wine; Callie Anson: Evil Intent; Caroline Canfield Mysteries: Tiger's Palette(By: Jacqueline Fiedler); Short Stories/Novellas: Imagine.
What order should I read Kate Charles's books?
We recommend reading Kate Charles's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Kate Charles's series complete?
Kate Charles has 6 completed series.

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