Where to Start Reading Cold Case Psychic
For the best experience, you should begin your journey with the first full-length novel, Dead Speak (2018). This book establishes the partnership between Ronan O’Mara, a demoted Boston detective, and Tennyson Grimm, a psychic who helps the police communicate with ghosts. If you prefer to see the origins of Tennyson's abilities first, you can pick up the prequel novella, Vision of Love (2017), before diving into the main cases.
The Core Cold Case Psychic Series in Publication Order
Pandora Pine's main series follows a strict chronological timeline as Ronan and Tennyson's personal and professional relationship evolves. Here is the recommended order for the primary novels:
- Vision of Love (2017) — Prequel Novella
- Dead Speak (2018) — Book 1
- Dead Reckoning (2018) — Book 2
- Dead Silent (2018) — Book 3
- Dead Weight (2018) — Book 4
- Dead To Me (2018) — Book 5
- Dead Ringer (2018) — Book 6
- Dead in the Water (2018) — Book 7
- Dead of Night (2018) — Book 8
- Dead Man Walking (2018) — Book 9
- Dead to the World (2019) — Book 10
- Dead Wrong (2019) — Book 11
- Dead on His Feet (2019) — Book 12
- Dead End (2019) — Book 13
- Dead on Arrival (2020) — Book 14
- Dead of Winter (2020) — Book 15
- Dead Broke (2021) — Book 16
- Dead Sea (2021) — Book 17
- Dead & Gone (2022) — Book 18
- Dead Stop (2023) — Book 19
- Dead Cold (2023) — Book 20
- Dead Line (2023) — Book 21
- Dead Tired (2023) — Book 22
- Dead Wood (2023) — Book 23
- Dead Man's Chest (2024) — Book 24
- Dead For Teacher (2025) — Book 25
- Dead Fun (2025) — Book 26
- Dead Serious (2025) — Book 27
Cold Case Psychic Spin-Offs and Novellas
Pine has expanded the universe with numerous spin-off novellas. These books feature supporting characters, side mysteries, and crossovers that enrich the main narrative. To avoid spoilers, read these alongside the main series in publication order:
- Beyond the Grave (2018)
- Spellbound (2018)
- Blood Song (2018)
- That Old Magic (2018)
- Hunter's Curse (2018)
- Merry and Bright (2018)
- Tiny Dancer (2019)
- Love Potion 69 (2019)
- Aurora Borealis (2019)
- Booking Burke (2019)
- Law of Attraction (2021)
- Cold Case Cupid (2022)
- Dead and Buried (2022)
Shorts and Bonus Content
These quick-read stories focus on lighthearted moments or brief supernatural encounters for Tennyson and Ronan:
- Dead Sexy (2021)
- Ghost Crab (2021)
Chronological and Crossover Caveats
While the publication order is the easiest path, readers should note that Pandora Pine's wider universe includes other series like Haunted Souls (following ghost detectives Jude Byrne and Copeland Forbes) and Haunted? (featuring Marlowe Bond). Because these characters crossover, a fully integrated reading order tracking all series chronologically is highly recommended for completionists. Community lists on Goodreads and LibraryThing can help you map these precise reading slots.