Victoria Houston Reading Order
4 series · 31 books
Victoria Houston is a prolific American author known for her captivating murder mysteries, particularly the Loon Lake Series, which intricately weaves crime with the art of fishing in Wisconsin's Northwoods. With an impressive portfolio of 31 books spanning four series—including Lew Ferris, Loon Lake Mystery, and various non-fiction works and anthologies—she has established herself as a prominent voice in the genre since her debut in 1985. Houston’s engaging narratives and well-crafted characters have kept readers enthralled all the way through 2026.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hook, Line & Sinister 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Lew Ferris Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2026)
Start with Wolf Hollow, the first of 4 books in the Lew Ferris series.
Loon Lake Mystery Series
Complete19 books (2000–2019)
Start with Dead Angler, the first of 19 books in the Loon Lake Mystery series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Dead Angler 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Dead Creek 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Dead Water 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Dead Frenzy 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Dead Hot Mama 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Dead Jitterbug 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Dead Boogie 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Dead Madonna 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Dead Hot Shot 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Dead Renegade 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Dead Deceiver 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Dead Tease 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Dead Insider 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Dead Lil' Hustler 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Dead Rapunzel 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Dead Loudmouth 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Dead Spider 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Dead Firefly 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Dead Big Dawg 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete7 books (1985–2002)
Start with Alone After School, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Victoria Houston written?
- Victoria Houston has written 31 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Victoria Houston series?
- Here are the first books in Victoria Houston's series: Lew Ferris: Wolf Hollow; Loon Lake Mystery: Dead Angler; Non-Fiction: Alone After School.
- What order should I read Victoria Houston's books?
- We recommend reading Victoria Houston's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Victoria Houston still writing new books?
- Yes, Victoria Houston has 1 ongoing series: Lew Ferris.

