How many books has Rosemary Simpson written?

Rosemary Simpson has written 12 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Rosemary Simpson series?

Here are the first books in Rosemary Simpson's series: Gilded Age Mystery: What the Dead Leave Behind.

What order should I read Rosemary Simpson's books?

We recommend reading Rosemary Simpson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Rosemary Simpson still writing new books?

Yes, Rosemary Simpson has 1 ongoing series: Gilded Age Mystery.

Rosemary Simpson Reading Order

2 series · 12 books

Mystery & Thriller

Rosemary Simpson is an American mystery writer who specializes in historical crime fiction set during New York's Gilded Age. Her acclaimed series launched in 2017 with What the Dead Leave Behind and explores complex murders and social intrigue through the eyes of unconventional protagonists navigating the wealth and corruption of the late nineteenth century. Simpson has also written standalone thrillers alongside her series work, building a body of twelve books that spans contemporary and historical settings.

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Gilded Age Mystery Series

Ongoing

10 books (2017–2025)

Rosemary Simpson's Gilded Age Mystery series comprises ten mysteries set during America's opulent Gilded Age, published between 2017 and 2025. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with What the Dead Leave Behind. Each installment builds on the previous entries, weaving together period crime narratives across the decade-long sequence that concludes with In Deadly Fashion.

Start with What the Dead Leave Behind, the first of 10 books in the Gilded Age Mystery series.

Start this series with What the Dead Leave Behind

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1	What the Dead Leave Behind 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Let the Dead Keep Their Secrets 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lies That Comfort and Betray 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Death Brings a Shadow 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Death, Diamonds, and Deception 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Dead Cry Justice 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Death at the Falls 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Murder Wears a Hidden Face 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Death Takes the Lead 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	In Deadly Fashion 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1980–1986)

Rosemary Simpson's two standalone mystery novels were published between 1980 and 1986. The Seven Hills of Paradise and Dreams and Shadows should be read in publication order, though each stands alone as a complete story. This complete series offers readers two separate mysteries to enjoy independently or as a pair.

Start with The Seven Hills of Paradise and read in order.

Start this series with The Seven Hills of Paradise