Lydia Adamson Reading Order
6 series · 43 books
Lydia Adamson, the pseudonym of Franklin B. King, is celebrated for her engaging cozy mystery novels. With a prolific career spanning from 1978 to 2012, she authored 43 books across six series, including the popular Sally Tepper, Alice Nestleton Mystery, and Lucy Wayles Mystery, as well as several standalone works. Her ability to craft intriguing plots and relatable characters has made her a notable figure in the mystery genre.
Alice Nestleton Mystery Series
Complete22 books (1990–2012)
Start with A Cat in the Manger, the first of 22 books in the Alice Nestleton Mystery series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Cat in the Manger 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Cat in Wolf's Clothing 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Cat of a Different Color 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Cat By Any Other Name 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Cat in the Wings 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Cat in a Glass House 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Cat with a Fiddle 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Cat on the Cutting Edge 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Cat with No Regrets 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  A Cat in Fine Style 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Cat on a Winning Streak 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  A Cat Under the Mistletoe 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A Cat in a Chorus Line 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Cat on Jingle Bell Rock 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  A Cat on a Beach Blanket 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  A Cat on Stage Left 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  A Cat of One's Own 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  A Cat with the Blues 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Cat with No Clue 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  A Cat Named Brat 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  A Cat on the Bus 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  A Cat Tells Two Tales 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2001–2001)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  ...And the Dying is Easy 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
Deirdre Quinn Nightingale Series
Complete12 books (1994–2001)
Start with Dr. Nightingale Comes Home, the first of 12 books in the Deirdre Quinn Nightingale series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Dr. Nightingale Comes Home 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dr. Nightingale Meets Puss in Boots 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Dr. Nightingale Rides the Elephant 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dr. Nightingale Goes the Distance 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dr. Nightingale Goes to the Dogs 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dr. Nightingale Chases Three Little Pigs 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Dr. Nightingale Enters the Bear Cave 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dr. Nightingale Rides to the Hounds 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Dr. Nightingale Races the Outlaw Colt 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dr. Nightingale Traps the Missing Lynx 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Dr. Nightingale Seeks Greener Pastures 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Dr. Nightingale Follows a Canine Clue 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
Lucy Wayles Mystery Series
Complete3 books (1996–1998)
Start with Beware the Tufted Duck and read in order.
Sally Tepper Series
Complete2 books (1988–1990)
Start with Sleeping Dogs Die(As:Frank King) and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1978–1982)
Start with Down and Dirty(As:Frank King) and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lydia Adamson written?
- Lydia Adamson has written 43 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2012.
- What is the first book in each Lydia Adamson series?
- Here are the first books in Lydia Adamson's series: Alice Nestleton Mystery: A Cat in the Manger; Deirdre Quinn Nightingale: Dr. Nightingale Comes Home; Lucy Wayles Mystery: Beware the Tufted Duck; Sally Tepper: Sleeping Dogs Die(As:Frank King).
- What order should I read Lydia Adamson's books?
- We recommend reading Lydia Adamson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lydia Adamson's series complete?
- Lydia Adamson has 6 completed series.