The Cat In The Stacks Mystery is a Cozy Mystery / Mystery series by Miranda James, made up of 17 books published between 2010 and 2025. It begins with Murder Past Due (2010), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Something Whiskered (2025), spanning 15 years of storytelling.
Cat In The Stacks Mystery series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series?
Start with Murder Past Due (2010), the first book in the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series by Miranda James. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series?
There are 17 books in the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series by Miranda James, published between 2010 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series?
The first book in the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series is Murder Past Due, published in 2010 by Miranda James.
What is the latest book in the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series?
The most recent book in the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series is Something Whiskered (2025) by Miranda James.
About the Cat In The Stacks Mystery series
Miranda James's Cat in the Stacks mysteries are among the most beloved cozy series for book and animal lovers alike. Widowed librarian Charlie Harris solves murders in the genteel town of Athena, Mississippi, accompanied everywhere by Diesel — an enormous, affable Maine Coon cat who goes with him on a leash and steals every scene.
The series offers exactly what cozy fans want: a charming Southern setting, a warm and decent amateur sleuth, bookish detail, and very little on-page violence. Diesel's chirping presence is the heart of the books.
The mysteries stand alone, but Charlie's family and friendships develop across the series, which begins with "Murder Past Due."