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Pen & Ink Mysteries Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Pen & Ink Mysteries 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 Pen & Ink Mysteries series? Start with "Color Me Murder" (2018) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Pen & Ink Mysteries reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Color Me Murder
2018
The Coloring Crook
2018
Murder Outside the Lines
2021
A Colorful Scheme
2022
Dead Eye Gravy
2011
Fish Tales
2011
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