Parnell Hall Reading Order
8 series · 99 books
Parnell Hall is a prolific mystery author with a career spanning nearly four decades and encompassing over ninety novels across multiple series. Known for blending traditional detective work with puzzle elements, he created the popular Puzzle Lady series featuring crossword and sudoku mysteries, as well as the Stanley Hastings cases centered on a hapless private investigator. Beyond his novels, Hall's creative work extends to screenwriting, including the cult film C.H.U.D., and collaborations with renowned puzzle constructors to integrate games seamlessly into his mystery narratives.
Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (2003–2019)
Start with Murder at the Foul Line, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Murder at the Foul Line
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Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
Ongoing24 books (2017–2025)
Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley), the first of 22 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler series.
Start this series with Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley)
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Herbie Fisher Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Puzzle Lady Series
Complete21 books (1999–2019)
Start with A Clue for the Puzzle Lady, the first of 21 books in the Puzzle Lady series.
Start this series with A Clue for the Puzzle Lady
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Stanley Hastings Series
Complete27 books (1987–2020)
Start with Detective, the first of 27 books in the Stanley Hastings series.
Start this series with Detective
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Steve Winslow Series
Complete7 books (1988–2013)
Start with The Baxter Trust, the first of 7 books in the Steve Winslow series.
Start this series with The Baxter Trust
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Teddy Fay Series
Ongoing8 books (2016–2025)
Start with Smooth Operator(With: Stuart Woods), the first of 8 books in the Teddy Fay series.
Start this series with Smooth Operator(With: Stuart Woods)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Parnell Hall written?
- Parnell Hall has written 99 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Parnell Hall series?
- Here are the first books in Parnell Hall's series: Anthologies: Murder at the Foul Line; Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler: Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley); Puzzle Lady: A Clue for the Puzzle Lady; Stanley Hastings: Detective; Steve Winslow: The Baxter Trust.
- What order should I read Parnell Hall's books?
- We recommend reading Parnell Hall's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Parnell Hall still writing new books?
- Yes, Parnell Hall has 2 ongoing series: Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler, Teddy Fay.