Maureen Jennings Reading Order
7 series Β· 38 books
Maureen Jennings is a British-Canadian author who achieved international recognition through her Detective Murdoch series, which inspired the long-running television adaptation Murdoch Mysteries. Her mystery novels span multiple series featuring detectives operating in historical settings, showcasing her talent for blending procedural crime fiction with period detail. Across more than three decades of writing, Jennings has built a substantial body of work that appeals to readers seeking intelligent mysteries grounded in character development and historical authenticity.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2007β2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood on the Holly |
Christine Morris Series
Complete2 books (2006β2008)
Maureen Jennings's Christine Morris series consists of two mystery novels published between 2006 and 2008, with the complete series available in publication order. Begin with Does Your Mother Know? followed by The K Handshape to experience the full arc of this finished series.
Start with Does Your Mother Know? and read in order.
Start this series with Does Your Mother Know?
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Does Your Mother Know? |
| 2 | The K Handshape |
D.I. Tom Tyler Series
Complete4 books (2011β2016)
The D.I. Tom Tyler series comprises four mystery novels by Maureen Jennings, published between 2011 and 2016. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Season of Darkness and continuing through Beware This Boy, No Known Grave, and Dead Ground in Between. The books follow detective inspector Tom Tyler as he investigates crimes across different time periods and settings.
Start with Season of Darkness, the first of 4 books in the D.I. Tom Tyler series.
Start this series with Season of Darkness
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Season of Darkness |
| 2 | Beware This Boy |
| 3 | No Known Grave |
| 4 | Dead Ground in Between |
Detective Murdoch Series
Complete9 books (1997β2017)
The Detective Murdoch series by Maureen Jennings comprises nine mystery novels published between 1997 and 2017, following the investigations of its titular detective through a complete story arc. Readers should begin with the first book, Except the Dying, and proceed through the series in publication order as the cases and character development build across the installments. The nine-book collection concludes with Let Darkness Bury the Dead, providing a finished narrative arc for this Canadian mystery series.
Start with Except the Dying, the first of 9 books in the Detective Murdoch series.
Start this series with Except the Dying
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Except the Dying |
| 2 | Under the Dragon's Tail |
| 3 | Poor Tom is Cold |
| 4 | Let Loose the Dogs |
| 5 | Night's Child |
| 6 | Vices of My Blood |
| 7 | A Journeyman to Grief |
| 8 | Shipwreck |
| 9 | Let Darkness Bury the Dead |
Good Reads Series
Complete18 books (2010β2013)
The Good Reads series by Maureen Jennings comprises 18 complete mystery and thriller novels published between 2010 and 2013. These standalone entries should be read in publication order, beginning with Easy Money and continuing through the series' conclusion. Each book offers an independent story while maintaining the series' consistent tone and approach to the mystery genre.
Start with Easy Money, the first of 18 books in the Good Reads series.
Start this series with Easy Money
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Easy Money |
| 2 | In From the Cold |
| 3 | Shipwreck |
| 4 | The Picture of Nobody |
| 5 | The Stalker |
| 6 | Home Invasion |
| 7 | Missing |
| 8 | New Year's Eve |
| 9 | Picture This |
| 10 | The Day the Rebels Came to Town |
| 11 | Coyote's Song |
| 12 | Listen! |
| 13 | The Break-In |
| 14 | Tribb's Trouble |
| 15 | All Night |
| 16 | Bed and Breakfast |
| 17 | Love You to Death |
| 18 | The Clear-Out |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2001β2001)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Map of Your Mind: Journeys Into Creative Expression |
Paradise Cafe Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019β2022)
Maureen Jennings's Paradise Cafe series consists of three mystery novels published between 2019 and 2022. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Heat Wave, followed by November Rain, and concluding with Cold Snap. The series appears to be complete.
Start with Heat Wave and read in order.
Start this series with Heat Wave
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat Wave |
| 2 | November Rain |
| 3 | Cold Snap |
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.

