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Joanne Kilbourn Mystery

by Gail Bowen

22 books Started 1990 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Joanne Kilbourn Mystery is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Gail Bowen, made up of 22 books published between 1990 and 2023. It begins with Deadly Appearances (1990), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Legacy (2023), spanning 33 years of storytelling.

22books
33years active
4decades
~1.6yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Deadly Appearances 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Murder at the Mendel / Love and Murder 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Wandering Soul Murders 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 A Colder Kind of Death 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 A Killing Spring 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Verdict in Blood 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
7 Burying Ariel 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Glass Coffin 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Last Good Day 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Endless Knot 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Brutal Heart 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
12 The Nesting Dolls 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Kaleidoscope 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Gifted 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 12 Rose Street 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 What's Left Behind 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Winners' Circle 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 A Darkness of the Heart 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
19 The Unlocking Season 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 An Image in the Lake 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 What’s Past Is Prologue 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The LegacyLatest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series?

Start with Deadly Appearances (1990), the first book in the Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series by Gail Bowen. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series?

There are 22 books in the Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series by Gail Bowen, published between 1990 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series?

The first book in the Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series is Deadly Appearances, published in 1990 by Gail Bowen.

What is the latest book in the Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series?

The most recent book in the Joanne Kilbourn Mystery series is The Legacy (2023) by Gail Bowen.

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About Gail Bowen

Gail Bowen (1942-2019) was a prolific Canadian mystery writer known for her popular Joanne Kilbourn series. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she worked as a high school English teacher and newspaper reporter before turning to writing full-time. Bowen published over 50 mystery novels, short stories, and non-fiction works. The Joanne Kilbourn mysteries, set in a fictionalized version of Saskatoon, feature a female detective who investigates crimes with a keen eye and a strong sense of justice. Bowen received numerous awards for her writing, including the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel eight times and the Diamond Dagger from the British Crime Writers' Association for her lifetime achievement in the genre. Her works have been praised for their well-developed characters, gripping plots, and insightful portrayal of Canadian society.

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