Rita Lakin Reading Order
3 series · 13 books
Rita Lakin is an American author who transitioned from an accomplished career as a television screenwriter and pioneering female showrunner into fiction and memoir writing. Her mystery novels feature the Gladdy Gold series, blending crime-solving with character-driven narratives, while her non-fiction works explore her groundbreaking experiences in early television. Drawing on decades of storytelling across multiple mediums, Lakin brings authentic dramatic tension and insider perspective to her work, whether crafting mysteries or documenting her path as one of television's first female creative leaders.
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Gladdy Gold Series
Complete9 books (2005–2019)
Rita Lakin's Gladdy Gold series comprises nine mystery novels published between 2005 and 2019, following the adventures of an amateur sleuth navigating crime and intrigue. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Getting Old is Murder and concluding with Getting Old Will Haunt You. Each book builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for following the character's development and ongoing storylines.
Start with Getting Old is Murder, the first of 9 books in the Gladdy Gold series.
Start this series with Getting Old is Murder
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1974–2013)
Rita Lakin wrote three standalone mystery and thriller novels across four decades, beginning with A Summer Without Boys in 1974 and concluding with The Four Coins of the Kabbalah in 2013. While each book stands alone, readers should begin with A Summer Without Boys and proceed in publication order through Demon of the Night to experience the complete series. The series is now complete.
Start with A Summer Without Boys and read in order.
Start this series with A Summer Without Boys
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rita Lakin written?
- Rita Lakin has written 13 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Rita Lakin series?
- Here are the first books in Rita Lakin's series: Gladdy Gold: Getting Old is Murder.
- What order should I read Rita Lakin's books?
- We recommend reading Rita Lakin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Rita Lakin's series complete?
- Rita Lakin has 3 completed series.