Patricia Smiley Reading Order
3 series · 9 books
Patricia Smiley crafts intricate mystery and thriller novels featuring compelling amateur and professional investigators navigating complex crimes. Her Detective Davie Richards series, part of the Pacific Homicide universe, earned critical acclaim with The Second Goodbye being recognized among the year's top crime novels. Across three interconnected series spanning two decades, Smiley has built a devoted readership through her combination of procedural detail and character-driven storytelling.
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Detective Davie Richards Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Patricia Smiley's Detective Davie Richards mystery trilogy spans from 2016 to 2018 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Pacific Homicide. The complete series consists of three books: Pacific Homicide, Outside the Wire, and The Second Goodbye. This finished trilogy offers readers a complete detective narrative arc without needing to continue to additional installments.
Start with Pacific Homicide and read in order.
Start this series with Pacific Homicide
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Justice Bay Mystery Series
Complete2 books (2025–2026)
Start this series with A Dark September Night
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Complete4 books (2004–2008)
The Tucker Sinclair series comprises four complete mystery novels published between 2004 and 2008. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with False Profits and continuing through Cover Your Assets, Short Change, and Cool Cache. Each installment builds on the detective work of protagonist Tucker Sinclair as she navigates cases in the mystery and thriller genre.
Start with False Profits, the first of 4 books in the Tucker Sinclair series.
Start this series with False Profits
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Patricia Smiley written?
- Patricia Smiley has written 9 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Patricia Smiley series?
- Here are the first books in Patricia Smiley's series: Detective Davie Richards: Pacific Homicide; Justice Bay Mystery: A Dark September Night; Tucker Sinclair: False Profits.
- What order should I read Patricia Smiley's books?
- We recommend reading Patricia Smiley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Patricia Smiley's series complete?
- Patricia Smiley has 3 completed series.