Lawrence Kelter Reading Order

1 book (2018–2018)

4 books (2012–2026)

Lawrence Kelter's anthology series consists of two complete volumes published between 2012 and 2018, spanning fantasy and mystery-thriller genres. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Killing Sands followed by The Black Car Business, Vol. 2. The series also includes the standalone anthologies Writers Crushing COVID-19 and True Romance.

Start with The Killing Sands and read in order.

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1	The Killing Sands 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Black Car Business, Vol. 2 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Writers Crushing COVID-19 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	True Romance 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2018)

The Chalice City Beat is a four-book fantasy mystery series by Lawrence Kelter that follows a complete arc from 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Ashes to Ashes and continuing through Skeletons in the Closet, We All Fall Down, and concluding with Where The Truth Leads. This finished series blends fantasy worldbuilding with thriller elements to create an interconnected narrative spanning all four installments.

Start with Ashes to Ashes, the first of 4 books in the Chalice City Beat series.

3 books (2013–2015)

Lawrence Kelter's Chalice: Back Story trilogy combines fantasy and mystery thriller elements across three complete installments published between 2013 and 2015. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with First Kill, followed by Second Chance, and concluding with Third Victim. This finished series offers a self-contained narrative arc for readers looking for a complete story experience.

Start with First Kill and read in order.

3 books (2014–2015)

The Chloe Mather series is a three-book fantasy mystery thriller collection by Lawrence Kelter, published between 2014 and 2015. The complete series consists of Rules of the Kill, Secrets of the Kill, and Legends of the Kill, which should be read in their publication order. These standalone-style entries build upon one another and together form a finished trilogy.

Start with Rules of the Kill and read in order.

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1	Rules of the Kill 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Secrets of the Kill 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Legends of the Kill 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2021–2021)

1 book (2011–2011)

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1	Kiss of the Devil's Breath 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2023–2023)

34 books (2019–2026)

Grifter's Song is an ongoing series of 34 books published between 2019 and 2026, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Frank Zafiro, Jim Wilsky, Colin Conway, and many others. The series blends fantasy and mystery-thriller elements across its expanding catalog. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Come the Apocalypse and continuing through the most recent installments to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Come the Apocalypse(By: Frank Zafiro), the first of 34 books in the Grifter's Song series.

3 books (2017–2023)

Lawrence Kelter's My Cousin Vinny series comprises three fantasy mystery novels published between 2017 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Back to Brooklyn, followed by My Cousin Vinny, and concluding with Wing and a Prayer. This blend of fantasy and mystery elements unfolds across the trilogy's interconnected narrative.

Start with Back to Brooklyn and read in order.

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1	Back to Brooklyn 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	My Cousin Vinny 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wing and a Prayer 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

1 book (2012–2012)

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1	Palindrome 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2022)

Lawrence Kelter's three short works spanning fantasy and mystery span from 2012 to 2022 and should be read in publication order beginning with Season of Faith, followed by A Very Vinny Christmas Story, and concluding with GoodVeggies. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a collection of standalone or loosely connected shorter narratives across the author's genre interests.

Start with Season of Faith and read in order.

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1	Season of Faith 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Very Vinny Christmas Story 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	GoodVeggies 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2001–2024)

Lawrence Kelter has written eight standalone novels spanning fantasy and mystery-thriller genres, published from 2001 to 2024, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with By Executive Order and progressing through Counterblow, Saving Cervantes, Fallen City, The Last Collar, No Dibs on Murder, Into the Groove, and Beyond the Veil. Several entries are co-authored with Frank Zafiro, offering collaborations within the broader collection of independent narratives.

Start with By Executive Order, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	By Executive Order 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Counterblow 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Saving Cervantes 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fallen City(With: Frank Zafiro) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Last Collar(With: Frank Zafiro) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	No Dibs on Murder(With: Frank Zafiro) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Into the Groove 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Beyond the Veil 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2005–2021)

The Stephanie Chalice series consists of nine fantasy mystery thrillers published between 2005 and 2021 by Lawrence Kelter. Beginning with Don't Close Your Eyes and concluding with Righteous Collars, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, creating a connected story arc across the full sequence.

Start with Don't Close Your Eyes, the first of 9 books in the Stephanie Chalice series.

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1	Don't Close Your Eyes 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ransom Beach 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Brain Vault 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Our Honored Dead 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Baby Girl Doe 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Compromised 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Out of the Ashes 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Making Her Bones 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Righteous Collars 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2022–2023)

The Trouble in Tumbleweed Mysteries is a five-book mystery series published between 2022 and 2023, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Diane Kelly, Christie Craig, and Melissa Bourbon. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Trouble with Digging Too Deep. Each installment explores a different mystery set in the town of Tumbleweed, blending mystery and thriller elements throughout the collection.

Start with The Trouble with Digging Too Deep(By: Diane Kelly), the first of 5 books in the Trouble In Tumbleweed Mysteries series.