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Art Lovers’ Mysteries Books in Order

4 Books
2006 – 2010 Published
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01
Feint of Art
Feint of Art
2006
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02
Shooting Gallery
Shooting Gallery
2006
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03
Brush With Death
Brush With Death
2007
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04
Arsenic and Old Paint
Arsenic and Old Paint
2010
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Recommended Reading Order

The best way to read the Art Lovers’ Mysteries is in order of publication. Because the series follows a continuous timeline for protagonist Annie Kincaid—as she tries to leave her art forgery past behind and establish her business in San Francisco—reading the books chronologically is highly recommended. The character relationships and Annie's personal growth develop continuously from one book to the next.

The Art Lovers’ Mysteries in Order

  1. Feint of Art (2006) – Annie's search for stolen drawings at the Brock Museum kicks off the series and introduces her colorful grandfather and ex-thief contacts.
  2. Shooting Gallery (2006) – A stolen Chagall and a body posed as a modern art sculpture force Annie to investigate the high-stakes gallery scene.
  3. Brush with Death (2007) – Annie's grandfather is accused of stealing a crypt gate, leading Annie to search a spooky columbarium for a potentially authentic Raphael.
  4. Arsenic and Old Paint (2010) – Annie teams up with a former art thief and a persistent FBI agent to track down a stolen masterpiece.

Who is Hailey Lind?

Hailey Lind is the collaborative pseudonym used by sisters Juliet Blackwell and Carolyn J. Lawes. Juliet Blackwell, who has also authored popular cozy mysteries like the Witchcraft Mystery and Haunted Home Renovation Mystery series, contributed her background as a professional artist and faux finisher. Carolyn J. Lawes brought her expertise as a historian and researcher. Their combined talents gave the series its authentic details about art techniques, forgery detection, and historical art facts.

What to Read Next

If you enjoyed the art world intrigue and cozy mystery style of the Art Lovers’ Mysteries, you might enjoy Juliet Blackwell's solo series. The Witchcraft Mystery series starts with Secondhand Spirits and is set in the San Francisco Bay Area, blending cozy sleuthing with a touch of magic. Alternatively, her Haunted Home Renovation Mystery series begins with If Walls Could Talk and features a contractor solving mysteries in historic properties.

Frequently Asked

QHow many books are in the Art Lovers’ Mysteries?

There are four books in the series, starting with Feint of Art (2006) and concluding with Arsenic and Old Paint (2010).

QCan the Art Lovers’ Mysteries be read as standalones?

Yes, each book features a standalone mystery that is resolved by the end of the story. However, to fully appreciate Annie's character development and evolving relationships, they are best read in publication order.

QWho is the author Hailey Lind?

Hailey Lind is a joint pen name for sisters Juliet Blackwell (whose real name is Julie Goodson-Lawes) and historian Carolyn J. Lawes.

QWas the first book in the series nominated for any awards?

Yes, the debut novel Feint of Art was nominated for the prestigious Agatha Award for Best First Novel in 2006.

QIs the series still ongoing?

No, the series concluded in 2010 after the publication of the fourth book, Arsenic and Old Paint. Author Juliet Blackwell has since focused on her solo series, including the Witchcraft Mysteries.

QWhat is the background of the main character, Annie Kincaid?

Annie Kincaid is a former art forger who is trying to go straight by working as a muralist and faux finisher in San Francisco, but her past and connections keep pulling her back into art crime investigations.