Maureen Jennings Reading Order
7 series Β· 38 books
Maureen Jennings is a British Canadian author recognized for her contributions to the mystery genre, notably through her acclaimed Detective Murdoch series, which inspired the popular TV adaptation, Murdoch Mysteries. Over her writing career from 1997 to 2022, she published 38 books across seven series, including titles like Christine Morris, D.I. Tom Tyler, and the Paradise Cafe. In addition to her fiction, Jennings also explored non-fiction topics, showcasing her versatility as a writer.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2007β2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood on the Holly 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Christine Morris Series
Complete2 books (2006β2008)
Start with Does Your Mother Know? and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Does Your Mother Know? 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The K Handshape 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
D.I. Tom Tyler Series
Complete4 books (2011β2016)
Start with Season of Darkness, the first of 4 books in the D.I. Tom Tyler series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Season of Darkness 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Beware This Boy 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | No Known Grave 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Dead Ground in Between 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Detective Murdoch Series
Complete9 books (1997β2017)
Start with Except the Dying, the first of 9 books in the Detective Murdoch series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Except the Dying 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Under the Dragon's Tail 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Poor Tom is Cold 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Let Loose the Dogs 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Night's Child 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Vices of My Blood 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | A Journeyman to Grief 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Shipwreck 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Let Darkness Bury the Dead 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Good Reads Series
Complete18 books (2010β2013)
Start with Easy Money, the first of 18 books in the Good Reads series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Easy Money 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | In From the Cold 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Shipwreck 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Picture of Nobody 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Stalker 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Home Invasion 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Missing 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | New Year's Eve 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Picture This 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Day the Rebels Came to Town 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Coyote's Song 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Listen! 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Break-In 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Tribb's Trouble 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | All Night 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Bed and Breakfast 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Love You to Death 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | The Clear-Out 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2001β2001)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Map of Your Mind: Journeys Into Creative Expression 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Paradise Cafe Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019β2022)
Start with Heat Wave and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat Wave 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | November Rain 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Cold Snap 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Maureen Jennings written?
- Maureen Jennings has written 38 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Maureen Jennings series?
- Here are the first books in Maureen Jennings's series: Christine Morris: Does Your Mother Know?; D.I. Tom Tyler: Season of Darkness; Detective Murdoch: Except the Dying; Good Reads: Easy Money; Paradise Cafe: Heat Wave.
- What order should I read Maureen Jennings's books?
- We recommend reading Maureen Jennings's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Maureen Jennings's series complete?
- Maureen Jennings has 6 completed series.

