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Tess Monaghan

by Laura Lippman

13 books Started 1997 Latest 2015
Publication Reading Order

The Tess Monaghan is a Crime Fiction / Literary Fiction series by Laura Lippman, made up of 13 books published between 1997 and 2015. It begins with Baltimore Blues (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Hush Hush (2015), spanning 18 years of storytelling.

13books
18years active
3decades
~1.5yrs between books
2015latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Baltimore Blues 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Charm City 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Butchers Hill 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 In Big Trouble 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
5 The Sugar House 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 In a Strange City 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Last Place 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 By a Spider's Thread 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 No Good Deeds 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Another Thing to Fall 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Girl in the Green Raincoat 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
12 The Book Thing 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Hush HushLatest 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Tess Monaghan series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Tess Monaghan series?

Start with Baltimore Blues (1997), the first book in the Tess Monaghan series by Laura Lippman. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Tess Monaghan series?

There are 13 books in the Tess Monaghan series by Laura Lippman, published between 1997 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Tess Monaghan series?

The first book in the Tess Monaghan series is Baltimore Blues, published in 1997 by Laura Lippman.

What is the latest book in the Tess Monaghan series?

The most recent book in the Tess Monaghan series is Hush Hush (2015) by Laura Lippman.

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About Laura Lippman

Laura Lippman is an American crime fiction author known for her Baltimore-based Tess Monaghan series. Born in 1959 in Chevy Chase, Maryland, she developed a passion for writing at a young age. After graduating from Northwestern University, Lippman worked as a reporter for the Baltimore Sun. In 1997, her debut novel, "Baltimore Blues," introduced Tess Monaghan, a reporter-turned-private investigator. The series gained critical acclaim for its complex characters, sharp social commentary, and intricate plots. Lippman has also written several standalone novels, including "The Girl in the Green Glass Mirror" and "Lady Lazarus." Her work has received numerous awards, including four Edgar Awards, an Anthony Award, and a Shamus Award. Lippman has been praised for her ability to blend crime fiction with literary elements, creating both engrossing and thought-provoking stories. Her novels often explore themes of identity, class, and the realities of contemporary life.

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