Publication Reading Order
The Midnight Louie is a Cozy Mystery / Mystery series by Lilian Jackson Braun, made up of 31 books published between 1992 and 2016. It begins with Catnap / Cat in an Alphabet Soup ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) (1992), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Cat in an Alphabet Endgame ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) (2016), spanning 24 years of storytelling.
31books
24years active
3decades
~0.8yrs between books
2016latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | |||
| 1 | Catnap / Cat in an Alphabet Soup ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Pussyfoot / Cat in an Aqua Storm ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Cat On A Blue Monday ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1994 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Cat in a Crimson Haze ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Cat in a Diamond Dazzle ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Cat with an Emerald Eye ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Cat in a Flamingo Fedora ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Cat in a Golden Garland ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | Cat on a Hyacinth Hunt ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Midnight Louie's Pet Detectives ( With: J.A. Jance, Carole Nelson Douglas, Nancy Pickard, Toni L.P. Kelner, Walter J. Stutzman) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | Cat in an Indigo Mood ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | Cat in a Jeweled Jumpsuit ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 13 | Cat in a Kiwi Con ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 14 | Cat in a Leopard Spot ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 15 | Cat in a Midnight Choir ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 16 | Cat in a Neon Nightmare ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 17 | Midnight Louie In Something Fishy ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 18 | Cat in an Orange Twist ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 19 | Cat in a Hot Pink Pursuit ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2005 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 20 | Cat in a Quicksilver Caper ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 21 | Cat in a Red Hot Rage ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 22 | Cat in a Sapphire Slipper ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2008 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 23 | Cat in a Topaz Tango ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 24 | Cat in an Ultramarine Scheme ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 25 | Cat in a Vegas Gold Vendetta ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2011 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 26 | Fruit of the Tomb (Short Story) ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 27 | Cat in a White Tie and Tails ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 28 | Cat in an Alien X-Ray ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 29 | Cat in a Yellow Spotlight ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 30 | Cat in a Zebra Zoot Suit ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 31 | Cat in an Alphabet Endgame ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas)Latest | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Midnight Louie series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Midnight Louie series?
Start with Catnap / Cat in an Alphabet Soup ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) (1992), the first book in the Midnight Louie series by Lilian Jackson Braun. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Midnight Louie series?
There are 31 books in the Midnight Louie series by Lilian Jackson Braun, published between 1992 and 2016.
What is the first book in the Midnight Louie series?
The first book in the Midnight Louie series is Catnap / Cat in an Alphabet Soup ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas), published in 1992 by Lilian Jackson Braun.
What is the latest book in the Midnight Louie series?
The most recent book in the Midnight Louie series is Cat in an Alphabet Endgame ( By: Carole Nelson Douglas) (2016) by Lilian Jackson Braun.
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