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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.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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1

Fenway Stevenson Mysteries Series

Ongoing

14 books (2018–2025)

Start with The Incumbent Coroner, the first of 14 books in the Fenway Stevenson Mysteries series.

Start this series with The Incumbent Coroner

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1
Cover of The Incumbent Coroner
The Incumbent Coroner
2
Cover of The Reluctant Coroner
The Reluctant Coroner
3
Cover of The Candidate Coroner
The Candidate Coroner
4
Cover of The Upstaged Coroner
The Upstaged Coroner
5
Cover of The Coroner and the Body in the Bath
The Coroner and the Body in the Bath
6
Cover of The Courtroom Coroner
The Courtroom Coroner
7
Cover of The Watchful Coroner
The Watchful Coroner
8
Cover of The Accused Coroner
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

Ongoing

4 books (2021–2024)

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

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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

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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1

Time Loop Detective Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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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.

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