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High Desert Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of High Desert Mystery books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the High Desert Mystery series? Start with "Murder and the Monkey Band" (2015) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete High Desert Mystery reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Murder and the Monkey Band
2015

Murder and the Secret Cave
2015

Murdered by Country Music
2016

Murder at the Polo Club
2016

Murdered by Plastic Surgery
2017

Murder and Mega Millions
2018

Murder and the Museum
2018

Murder in Palm Springs
2019

The Money Club
2019

Murder and High Rollers
2019

Murder at the Dog Show
2020

Murdered Mogul
2020

Murdered Mayor
2020

The Secret
2021

The Mysterious Detective
2021

Murder in New York
2022

Murder in Sunrise Park
2022
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