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Victoria Houston Reading Order

4 series · 31 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Victoria Houston is an American mystery writer whose Loon Lake series transports readers to the Wisconsin Northwoods, where murder investigations unfold against a richly detailed backdrop of freshwater fishing culture. Her novels weave together procedural mystery elements with authentic depictions of fly fishing and regional sport fishing traditions, creating a distinctive sense of place. With over thirty books spanning multiple mystery series and non-fiction works published since 1985, Houston has established herself as a distinctive voice in regional crime fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

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1
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Hook, Line & Sinister
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lew Ferris Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2026)

Start with Wolf Hollow, the first of 4 books in the Lew Ferris series.

Start this series with Wolf Hollow

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2
Hidden in the Pines
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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At the Edge of the Woods
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Wolves Are Watching
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Loon Lake Mystery Series

Complete

19 books (2000–2019)

Start with Dead Angler, the first of 19 books in the Loon Lake Mystery series.

Start this series with Dead Angler

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2
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3
Cover of Dead Water
4
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5
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Dead Hot Mama
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Dead Jitterbug
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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8
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Dead Madonna
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Dead Hot Shot
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Dead Renegade
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Dead Deceiver
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Dead Tease
13
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Dead Insider
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Dead Lil' Hustler
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Dead Rapunzel
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Dead Loudmouth
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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18
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Dead Firefly
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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Dead Big Dawg
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

7 books (1985–2002)

Start with Alone After School, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Alone After School

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Alone After School
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Self-Care for Kids
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Loving a Younger Man
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Making It Work
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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My Health History
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Restore Yourself
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Michelle and Me
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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.

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