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4 series Β· 31 books

Susan Rogers Cooper is an American mystery writer from Austin, Texas, who has crafted over thirty novels across four distinct series since 1988. Her cozy mysteries feature memorable protagonists including private investigator E.J. Pugh, psychic Kimmey Kruse, and Sheriff Milt Kovak, each bringing their own perspective to small-town crime and intrigue. Cooper's accessible plotting and character-driven narratives have made her a fixture in the cozy mystery genre, blending humor with genuine suspense across her prolific career.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1996–2016)

Susan Rogers Cooper's two-book anthology series spans from 1996 to 2016 and is now complete. These mystery and thriller collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Malice Domestic 5 followed by Winter: A Folio Anthology. Each volume features a curated selection of short works within the mystery genre.

Start with Malice Domestic 5 and read in order.

Start this series with Malice Domestic 5

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Winter: A Folio Anthology

E.J. Pugh Series

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13 books (1992–2017)

The E.J. Pugh series is a 13-book mystery collection by Susan Rogers Cooper, spanning from 1992 to 2017. The complete series follows publication order, beginning with One, Two, What Did Daddy Do? and concluding with Student Body. These standalone-style mysteries can be enjoyed in sequence as they were released, with each entry offering a fresh case for the protagonist to solve.

Start with One, Two, What Did Daddy Do?, the first of 13 books in the E.J. Pugh series.

Start this series with One, Two, What Did Daddy Do?

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One, Two, What Did Daddy Do?
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Hickory Dickory Stalk
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Home Again, Home Again
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There Was a Little Girl
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A Crooked Little House
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Don't Drink the Water
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Kimmey Kruse Series

Complete

2 books (1993–1994)

This two-book mystery series by Susan Rogers Cooper follows a comedic whodunit premise across two installments published in the early 1990s. Both Funny as a Dead Comic and Funny as a Dead Relative should be read in publication order to fully experience the storyline. The complete series offers a blend of humor and mystery elements typical of Cooper's thriller work.

Start with Funny as a Dead Comic and read in order.

Start this series with Funny as a Dead Comic

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Funny As a Dead Relative

Sheriff Milt Kovak Series

Complete

14 books (1988–2017)

Susan Rogers Cooper's Sheriff Milt Kovak series comprises fourteen mystery novels following the investigations of the titular lawman. Published between 1988 and 2017, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order beginning with The Man In the Green Chevy. Subsequent entries include Houston In The Rearview Mirror, Other People's Houses, and eleven additional titles, concluding with Best Served Cold.

Start with The Man In the Green Chevy, the first of 14 books in the Sheriff Milt Kovak series.

Start this series with The Man In the Green Chevy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Susan Rogers Cooper written?
Susan Rogers Cooper has written 31 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2017.
What is the first book in each Susan Rogers Cooper series?
Here are the first books in Susan Rogers Cooper's series: Anthologies: Malice Domestic 5; E.J. Pugh: One, Two, What Did Daddy Do?; Kimmey Kruse: Funny as a Dead Comic; Sheriff Milt Kovak: The Man In the Green Chevy.
What order should I read Susan Rogers Cooper's books?
We recommend reading Susan Rogers Cooper's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Susan Rogers Cooper's series complete?
Susan Rogers Cooper has 4 completed series.

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