The Recommended Reading Order for Storage Ghost Mysteries
To get the most out of Grace Abrahams’ ghostly adventures, we highly recommend following a hybrid chronological path. Author Gillian Larkin has structured this universe into two distinct branches: the original Storage Ghost Mysteries (which are quick, cozy novellas centered around spirits with unfinished business) and the Storage Ghost Murders (longer, full-length cozy novels dealing with actual murder investigations and more complex plots).
Because the character relationships and overarching narrative progress across both series, the best way to read them is in the order they were written and meant to be experienced. Here is the recommended reading order:
Phase 1: Storage Ghost Mysteries (Set 1)
- Jacob's Coins (2014) – Book 1: Grace Abrahams, recovering from a tragic car accident that killed her parents, attends her first storage auction and discovers she can see the ghost of a teenager named Jacob.
- Lost And Found (2014) – Book 2: Grace and her brother Frankie try to save their family antique shop while helping Clive, a photographer ghost who has unfinished business left behind on undeveloped film rolls.
- Tick Tock (2014) – Book 3: Grace's supernatural abilities hit closer to home as she begins connecting with spirits linked directly to her late parents.
- The Write Dream (2014) – Book 4: Grace helps a restless writer spirit find peace by resolving his final, uncompleted work.
- Daisy's Chain (2014) – Book 5: Grace encounters a distressed and angry spirit whose tragic story tests her empathy and paranormal skills.
Phase 2: Storage Ghost Murders (Spin-Offs and Core Novels)
After finishing the first five novellas, you should transition to the Storage Ghost Murders series. These stories feature longer, more complex mysteries where the stakes are elevated to murder. They fit perfectly between the first and second sets of the core novellas.
- The Last Reading (2014) – Book 0.4: A shorter prequel story that serves as Grace's first transition into investigating murder mysteries.
- A Different Shade of Death (2014) – Book 0.5: Another transitional novella that bridges the gap to the main murder-mystery novels.
- A Sweet Murder (2014) – Book 1: The first full-length novel in the Murders subseries. Grace is called upon to solve the mystery of a spirit who was poisoned.
- Murder Vows (2015) – Book 2: A wedding-themed cozy murder mystery where Grace must uncover secrets surrounding a tragic death on a big day.
- A Deadly Lesson (2015) – Book 3: Grace investigates a ghost associated with a school setting, unearthing old rivalries and dark secrets.
- The Death Planner (2015) – Book 4: Grace and Frankie work together to untangle a web of lies surrounding a professional planner's untimely demise.
- A Private Murder (2015) – Book 5: Grace deals with a suspicious private investigator's spirit, leading her to some of her most dangerous discoveries yet.
Phase 3: Storage Ghost Mysteries (Set 2)
Once you have solved the murder mysteries, return to the core novella series to finish Grace's journey as she continues to manage the antique shop and help local spirits move on.
- Zach's Guitar (2016) – Book 6: Grace helps a young musician ghost resolve his regrets surrounding an old guitar found in a locker.
- Painted Lies (2016) – Book 7: A storage locker filled with art leads Grace to a spirit seeking justice for stolen legacy.
- Dead Wrong (2016) – Book 8: Grace is forced to solve a confusing ghostly riddle before an innocent person is blamed.
- The Last Post (2016) – Book 9: Letters from the past tie a lingering spirit to the living world, demanding Grace's help to deliver a final message.
- Dying To Laugh (2017) – Book 10: Grace deals with a comedian ghost whose final act was cut short, bringing humor and closure to the end of this set.
Publication Order vs. Chronological Order
For the most part, the publication order aligns closely with the chronological timeline of Grace and Frankie's lives. Gillian Larkin launched the series in 2014, releasing the first five novellas in rapid succession. She then immediately expanded the universe with the Storage Ghost Murders books in late 2014 and throughout 2015 to give readers longer, more detailed mysteries.
Some readers choose to read all 10 of the core Storage Ghost Mysteries novellas first, then double back to read the Storage Ghost Murders novels. While this is entirely doable because each book resolves its own individual ghostly case, reading the murder novels in the middle prevents a massive narrative jump in character development. Specifically, Grace's confidence in handling spirits and her financial struggles with the family antique shop progress naturally when you insert the murder series between Book 5 (Daisy's Chain) and Book 6 (Zach's Guitar).
What to Know Before You Start
Gillian Larkin, a Yorkshire-based cozy mystery writer, wanted to create a cozy series that captured the fun of reality TV shows like Storage Wars but with a whimsical, supernatural spin. Instead of scary, horror-filled ghost stories, these books are heartwarming and prioritize emotional closure. Grace Abrahams' paranormal gift isn't a curse; it is a tool for empathy, helping lost souls find peace.
The central setting is the Abrahams' family antique shop, which Grace and her brother Frankie run in a charming, close-knit town. Throughout the series, the siblings have to deal with financial trouble, quirky local auction bidders, and the occasional threat of a local loan shark, Eddie Tominski. The sibling dynamic between the grounded Frankie and the psychic Grace forms the emotional anchor of the series, making it a comforting read for fans of Eryn Scott, Juliet Blackwell, or Lily Harper Hart.
Practical Reader Advice
If you are new to the series, you should absolutely start with Jacob's Coins. It is a quick read (most of the core novellas can be finished in about an hour) and it establishes the origin of Grace's powers and her brotherly partnership with Frankie. While you can read individual books as standalones, the ongoing plot of trying to save the antique shop makes sequential reading much more satisfying. The books are frequently bundled into digital box sets, making it easy to grab the entire series at once.