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Posadas County Mystery

by Steven F. Havill

16 books Started 2002 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Posadas County Mystery is a Mystery series by Steven F. Havill, made up of 16 books published between 2002 and 2025. It begins with Scavengers (2002), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is If It Isn't One Thing . . . (2025), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

16books
23years active
3decades
~1.5yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Scavengers 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 A Discount for Death 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Convenient Disposal 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Statute of Limitations 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Final Payment 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Fourth Time Is Murder 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Red, Green, or Murder 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 Double Prey 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 NightZone 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Blood Sweep 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Come Dark 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Lies Come Easy 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
13 Less Than a Moment 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 No Accident 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Perfect Opportunity 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 If It Isn't One Thing . . .Latest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Posadas County Mystery series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Posadas County Mystery series?

Start with Scavengers (2002), the first book in the Posadas County Mystery series by Steven F. Havill. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Posadas County Mystery series?

There are 16 books in the Posadas County Mystery series by Steven F. Havill, published between 2002 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Posadas County Mystery series?

The first book in the Posadas County Mystery series is Scavengers, published in 2002 by Steven F. Havill.

What is the latest book in the Posadas County Mystery series?

The most recent book in the Posadas County Mystery series is If It Isn't One Thing . . . (2025) by Steven F. Havill.

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About Steven F. Havill

Steven F Havill is an American author, speaker, and consultant. He is best known for his work on personal development, leadership, and mindfulness. Havill began his career as a journalist and worked for several major newspapers and magazines before turning to writing books. He has authored over 20 books, including the bestsellers "The Art of Focus" and "The Power of Self-Discipline." Havill's work has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold over a million copies worldwide. He has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. In addition to his writing, Havill is a sought-after speaker and consultant. He has spoken to audiences around the world and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies. Havill has received numerous awards for his work, including the Nautilus Book Award and the Independent Publisher Book Award. He has also been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame.

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About the Posadas County Mystery series

Steven F. Havill's Posadas County mysteries are understated, authentic procedurals set in a sparsely populated New Mexico border county. The series begins with veteran undersheriff Bill Gastner — gruff, ageing, diabetic and deeply competent — and later shifts focus to his successor, Estelle Reyes-Guzman, as they work crimes across the high desert.

Havill is prized for realism: meticulous, unglamorous police work, the rhythms of a small rural department, and a vivid Southwestern landscape. The mysteries are quiet and character-driven, with a strong sense of community and place.

The recurring cast and the generational handover develop across the series, so reading in order from "Heartshot" is the most rewarding way through.