C.A. Larmer Books in Order

Where to Start with C.A. Larmer

For readers diving into C.A. Larmer's cozy mysteries, the absolute best starting point depends on your subgenre preference. If you enjoy classic, lighthearted whodunits inspired by the Golden Age of detective fiction, you should begin with the Murder Mystery Book Club Series (formerly known as the Agatha Christie Book Club). Start directly with the first book, The Murder Mystery Book Club (originally published as The Agatha Christie Book Club in 2012).

If you prefer a feistier, modern investigator with a journalistic edge, the Ghostwriter Mystery Series is your ideal entry point. The best place to start is the debut novel, Killer Twist (2011), which introduces amateur sleuth Roxy Parker.

The Murder Mystery Book Club Series (Formerly the Agatha Christie Book Club)

In 2021, C.A. Larmer officially rebranded and renamed her flagship series from The Agatha Christie Book Club to The Murder Mystery Book Club. This change allowed her to expand the narrative scope, moving beyond purely Christie-inspired puzzles to encompass references and homages to other classic crime writers. The first four books in the series were subsequently re-released with new titles. They are best read in order, as the central group of amateur sleuths (led by Alicia Finlay) develops throughout the series.

• Book 1: The Murder Mystery Book Club (2012) – Originally published as The Agatha Christie Book Club
• Book 2: Danger on the SS Orient (2016) – Originally published as Murder on the Orient
• Book 3: Death Under the Stars (2018) – Originally published as Evil Under The Stars
• Book 4: When There Were 9 (2021) – Originally published as And Then There Were 9
• Book 5: The Widow on the Honeymoon Cruise (2023)
• Book 6: Gone Guest (2023)
• Book 7: Peril on the Indian Pacific (2024)
• Book 8: The Mysterious Affair at Styled Magazine (2026)

Ghostwriter Mystery Series

This series stars Roxy Parker, a sharp-witted journalist who transitions into ghostwriting and repeatedly stumbles onto murders. The books combine cozy mystery pacing with contemporary flair and should be read in chronological/publication order to follow Roxy's career and personal life progression.

1. Killer Twist (2011)
2. A Plot to Die For (2011)
3. Last Writes (2012)
4. Dying Words (2013)
5. Words Can Kill (2014)
6. A Note Before Dying (2015)
7. Without a Word (2020)

Sleuths of Last Resort Series

This trilogy follows a quirky team of five amateur detectives who tackle cold cases. It is a light, engaging read that should be read in order of release:

• Blind Men Don't Dial Zero (2021)
• Smart Girls Don't Trust Strangers (2022)
• Good Girls Don't Drink Vodka (2022)

A Posthumous Mystery Series

A smaller, two-book series focusing on mysteries that unravel after the death of key individuals. Read them in order:

• Do Not Go Gentle (2017)
• Do Not Go Alone (2018)

Standalone Novels

If you prefer standalone stories that do not require committing to a series, Larmer has written two distinct novels:

• An Island Lost (2012) – A family saga and mystery drawing heavily on the author's childhood roots in Papua New Guinea.
• After the Ferry (2019) – A psychological suspense thriller set around a ferry crossing, offering a darker tone than her cozy mystery series.