Order of Abbot Agency Books

British mystery writer Veronica Heley crafts compelling tales in her Abbot Agency series, centered around Bea Abbot, who has spent years alongside her husband operating a thriving detective agency. Their specialty? Helping clients whose cases fall outside the scope of traditional police work. When tragedy strikes and her husband passes away after a prolonged illness, Bea faces pressure from her politician son to step away from the business for good.

After years of caregiving that have left her emotionally and physically drained, retirement seems like the perfect solution. However, Bea's quiet new chapter takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself housing two troubled young tenants and receiving a visit from an old friend desperate for assistance with a fresh murder investigation.

Launching in 2007 with False Charity, Heley's Abbot Agency series continues to captivate mystery enthusiasts. The books are listed below in their original publication sequence, which follows the series' chronological timeline.