Paul Austin Ardoin Reading Order
5 series · 21 books
Paul Austin Ardoin crafts intricate mystery and thriller stories across multiple interconnected series, including the Fenway Stevenson Mysteries and the Woodhead & Becker investigations. With over twenty books published since 2018, he explores diverse narrative approaches ranging from traditional detective work to experimental time loop mysteries and atmospheric short fiction. Ardoin's prolific output demonstrates a consistent commitment to plotting complex crimes while experimenting with genre conventions and storytelling structures.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Shots |
Fenway Stevenson Mysteries Series
Ongoing14 books (2018–2025)
The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries series by Paul Austin Ardoin comprises 14 mystery and thriller novels published between 2018 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Incumbent Coroner and continuing through The Disloyal Coroner. Each entry follows the cases and investigations central to the protagonist's role, with the series offering new mysteries across its expanding catalog.
Start with The Incumbent Coroner, the first of 14 books in the Fenway Stevenson Mysteries series.
Start this series with The Incumbent Coroner
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Incumbent Coroner |
| 2 | The Reluctant Coroner |
| 3 | The Candidate Coroner |
| 4 | The Upstaged Coroner |
| 5 | The Coroner and the Body in the Bath |
| 6 | The Courtroom Coroner |
| 7 | The Watchful Coroner |
| 8 | The Accused Coroner |
| 9 | The Christmas Coroner |
| 10 | The Clandestine Coroner |
| 11 | The Offside Coroner |
| 12 | The Digital Coroner |
| 13 | The Warehouse Coroner |
| 14 | The Disloyal Coroner |
Murders of Substance / The Woodhead & Becker Mysteries Series
Ongoing4 books (2021–2024)
The Woodhead & Becker Mysteries series consists of four mystery and thriller novels published between 2021 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Begin with Ceremony, also known as The Winterstone Murder, and continue in publication order through Everything's Gone Green, The Trailer Park Murder, and The Executive Murder. This detective series should be read sequentially to follow the investigations of its protagonists across the published installments.
Start with Ceremony / The Winterstone Murder, the first of 4 books in the Murders of Substance / The Woodhead & Becker Mysteries series.
Start this series with Ceremony / The Winterstone Murder
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ceremony / The Winterstone Murder |
| 2 | Everything’s Gone Green / The Bridegroom Murder |
| 3 | The Trailer Park Murder |
| 4 | The Executive Murder |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Weather |
Time Loop Detective Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Time for Murder |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Paul Austin Ardoin written?
- Paul Austin Ardoin has written 21 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Paul Austin Ardoin series?
- Here are the first books in Paul Austin Ardoin's series: Fenway Stevenson Mysteries: The Incumbent Coroner; Murders of Substance / The Woodhead & Becker Mysteries: Ceremony / The Winterstone Murder.
- What order should I read Paul Austin Ardoin's books?
- We recommend reading Paul Austin Ardoin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Paul Austin Ardoin still writing new books?
- Yes, Paul Austin Ardoin has 2 ongoing series: Fenway Stevenson Mysteries, Murders of Substance / The Woodhead & Becker Mysteries.

