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Nancy Cole Silverman Reading Order

6 series · 26 books

Mystery & Thriller

Nancy Cole Silverman is an American mystery and thriller author who draws on her background in radio and print journalism to craft compelling investigative narratives. She has built an extensive body of work across six series over fifteen years, including the popular Carol Childs and Misty Dawn Mysteries series, along with the Kat Lawson Mystery series and various short story collections. With twenty-six books published since 2010, Silverman has established herself as a prolific voice in the mystery genre, blending journalistic detail with engaging storytelling.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2012–2022)

Start with No Rest For the Wicked and read in order.

Start this series with No Rest For the Wicked

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No Rest For the Wicked
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Malice Domestic: Mystery Most Diabolical
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Carol Childs Mystery Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2018)

Start with Shadow of Doubt, the first of 5 books in the Carol Childs Mystery series.

Start this series with Shadow of Doubt

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1
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Shadow of Doubt
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Beyond a Doubt
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Without a Doubt
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Room for Doubt
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Reason to Doubt
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Kat Lawson Mystery Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2025)

Start with The Navigator's Daughter, the first of 4 books in the Kat Lawson Mystery series.

Start this series with The Navigator's Daughter

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1
The Navigator's Daughter
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Passport to Spy
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Murder on the Med
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
A Spy in Saigon
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Misty Dawn Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2019–2020)

Start with The House on Hallowed Ground and read in order.

Start this series with The House on Hallowed Ground

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1
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The House on Hallowed Ground
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The House That Vanity Built
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The House of the Setting Son
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2012–2022)

Start with Donner Surfs Zuma, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with Donner Surfs Zuma

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1
Donner Surfs Zuma
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Blood Drive
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Lost Daughter Saloon
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Ode to Kokopelli
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
6
Weaver's Needle
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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8
The Salvationist
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2019)

Start with The Centaur's Promise and read in order.

Start this series with The Centaur's Promise

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1
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The Centaur's Promise
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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When In Doubt, Don't!
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Murder at the Sagebrush Canteen
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nancy Cole Silverman written?
Nancy Cole Silverman has written 26 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Nancy Cole Silverman series?
Here are the first books in Nancy Cole Silverman's series: Anthologies: No Rest For the Wicked; Carol Childs Mystery: Shadow of Doubt; Kat Lawson Mystery: The Navigator's Daughter; Misty Dawn Mystery: The House on Hallowed Ground; Short Stories/Novellas: Donner Surfs Zuma.
What order should I read Nancy Cole Silverman's books?
We recommend reading Nancy Cole Silverman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Nancy Cole Silverman still writing new books?
Yes, Nancy Cole Silverman has 1 ongoing series: Kat Lawson Mystery.

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