Kay Finch Reading Order
3 series · 8 books
Kay Finch crafts engaging mystery novels that blend humor with suspense, drawing from her experiences spanning Pennsylvania and Texas. She is best known for the Bad Luck Cat Mystery series, which follows a feline sleuth through clever whodunits, though her work also includes the Corie McKenna Mystery series and several standalone thrillers. With eight books published between 2003 and 2020, Finch has established herself as a reliable voice in the cozy and traditional mystery genres.
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Bad Luck Cat Mystery Series
Complete5 books (2015–2020)
The Bad Luck Cat Mystery series comprises five complete books published between 2015 and 2020, all featuring feline themes in their titles. Kay Finch's cozy mystery series should be read in publication order, beginning with Black Cat Crossing and concluding with The Black Cat Breaks a Mirror. These standalone-adjacent mysteries follow a consistent cast of characters across all five installments, making sequential reading ideal for following character development and ongoing plot threads.
Start with Black Cat Crossing, the first of 5 books in the Bad Luck Cat Mystery series.
Start this series with Black Cat Crossing
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Black Cat Crossing |
| 2 |  The Black Cat Knocks on Wood |
| 3 |  The Black Cat Sees His Shadow |
| 4 |  The Black Cat Steps on a Crack |
| 5 |  The Black Cat Breaks a Mirror |
Corie McKenna Mystery Series
Complete2 books (2003–2010)
Kay Finch's Corie McKenna Mystery series consists of two complete standalone mystery novels featuring the same protagonist. Published between 2003 and 2010, the books—Final Decree and Final Cut—should be read in publication order to best follow Corie McKenna's cases. Though each entry can be enjoyed independently, reading them sequentially provides continuity for this mystery series.
Start with Final Decree and read in order.
Start this series with Final Decree
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Final Decree |
| 2 |  Final Cut |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Relative Chaos |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kay Finch written?
- Kay Finch has written 8 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Kay Finch series?
- Here are the first books in Kay Finch's series: Bad Luck Cat Mystery: Black Cat Crossing; Corie McKenna Mystery: Final Decree.
- What order should I read Kay Finch's books?
- We recommend reading Kay Finch's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Kay Finch's series complete?
- Kay Finch has 3 completed series.