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Beatrice Young Cozy Cat Mysteries Books in Order

14 Books
2015 – 2018 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the best experience, readers should follow the series in its publication order. The books follow a linear chronological timeline where Beatrice's Cozy Cat Cafe business, her relationships with characters like her ex-husband Matthew and the local sheriff Roy, and her family of sleuthing cats grow and evolve over time.

Publication Order of the Beatrice Young Books

Here is the complete list of Beatrice Young Cozy Cat Mysteries in their original release order:

  1. The Counterfeiter-Catching Cat (2015)
  2. The Extortion Cat-astrophe (2015)
  3. The Tail of the Secret Identity (2015)
  4. The Purrfect Halloween Prank (2015)
  5. The Santa Claws Bandit (2015)
  6. The Unfur-tunate Valentine's Scam (2016)
  7. The Paw-sitively Cheerful Poisoner (2016)
  8. The Grrr-eat Tiger Chase (2016)
  9. The Amaw-zing British Murder Mystery (2016)
  10. The Meowy Christmas Kitten (2016)
  11. The Catnapped Kitten (2017)
  12. The Mewltide Mugger (2017)
  13. The Valentine's Cat Burglar (2018)
  14. The Fur-tive Wedding Fiend (2018)

Chronological Details and Holiday Themes

Although each book is a self-contained mystery that can technically be read as a standalone, reading them in order lets you follow the natural flow of seasons and holidays in Ashbrook, New Hampshire. The series frequently marks special occasions, such as Halloween scams, Christmas bandits, and Valentine's Day burgles. The feline detective roster also expands as the series progresses, beginning with Hamish, Lucky, and Petunia, and later introducing new companions like Simon the kitten.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Beatrice Young Cozy Cat Mysteries?

You should start with the first book in the series, The Counterfeiter-Catching Cat, to see how Beatrice first begins solving crimes alongside her Maine Coon, Hamish.

QDo I need to read the Beatrice Young books in order?

While each book contains a standalone mystery, it is highly recommended to read them in publication order to properly follow the recurring characters, romance, and growing family of cats.

QWho is the author of the Beatrice Young Cozy Cat Mysteries?

The series is written by the Canadian author Alannah Rogers, which is a pen name for Bronwyn Kienapple.

QHow many books are in the Beatrice Young Cozy Cat Mysteries?

There are currently 14 books in the primary series, starting in 2015 and concluding the main run around 2018.

QWhich cats help Beatrice Young solve mysteries?

Beatrice is aided by her sleuthing cats: Hamish (a Maine Coon), Lucky, Petunia, and later, the kitten Simon.

QAre there any spin-offs to the Beatrice Young series?

No, there are no official spin-offs, though Alannah Rogers has also written a separate standalone mystery titled Nice Day for a Funeral featuring protagonist Jamie Burger.