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Cold Case Psychic Books in Order

43 Books
3 Reading orders
2017 – 2023 Published
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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:

  1. Beyond the Grave (2018)
  2. Spellbound (2018)
  3. Blood Song (2018)
  4. That Old Magic (2018)
  5. Hunter's Curse (2018)
  6. Merry and Bright (2018)
  7. Tiny Dancer (2019)
  8. Love Potion 69 (2019)
  9. Aurora Borealis (2019)
  10. Booking Burke (2019)
  11. Law of Attraction (2021)
  12. Cold Case Cupid (2022)
  13. 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.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best book to start with in Cold Case Psychic?

Start with Dead Speak, which is the first novel that brings Detective Ronan O'Mara and Tennyson Grimm together. For an optional introduction to Tennyson's psychic gifts, read the prequel novella, Vision of Love.

QAre the spin-off novellas required reading?

They are not strictly required to understand the central mystery plots, but they introduce key side characters, explore romances of the supporting cast, and build the overall lore of the Cold Case Psychic Universe.

QHow do the Haunted Souls books connect to Cold Case Psychic?

The Haunted Souls series is a direct spin-off featuring ghost detectives Jude Byrne and Copeland Forbes. It shares the same timeline and characters, so reading both in a combined chronological order offers the best continuity.

QWho writes the Cold Case Psychic series?

The series is authored by Pandora Pine, a Massachusetts-based writer who draws on her local roots to set her paranormal detective stories in Boston.

QIs there a difference between publication and chronological order?

The chronological order generally aligns with publication order, but integrates the spin-off novellas and sister series (like Haunted Souls) between the numbered main novels.