Order of Alice Nestleton Books
Alice Nestleton stars as the main character in Lydia Adamson's beloved cozy mystery series. This actress-turned-amateur detective has a passion for cats, particularly her cherished Maine Coon named Bushy and her street-smart alleycat Pancho. Her beloved feline companions may just lend their natural instincts to help Alice crack the cases that come her way.
American author Lydia Adamson launched the Alice Nestleton mystery series in 1990 with A Cat in the Manger, running for 21 books until the final installment, A Cat on the Bus, in 2002. The books are listed below in their original publication sequence, which matches their chronological story order:
Alice Nestleton Synopsis: A Cat in the Manger, the debut novel in Lydia Adamson's series, introduces struggling actress turned amateur detective Alice Nestleton, whose deep affection for cats extends especially to her own pets, Bushy and Pancho. What should have been a pleasant Christmas holiday on Long Island, where she anticipated encountering eight Himalayan cats, takes a deadly turn when Alice discovers a dead body instead. She becomes entangled in a complex horseracing scheme involving seduction and stolen funds. To unravel this dangerous mystery, Alice will depend on her feline friends' keen instincts and perhaps a few extra lives – as she finds herself perilously close to becoming the next victim.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  A Cat in the Manger | 1990 | |
| 2 |  A Cat of a Different Color | 1991 | |
| 3 |  A Cat in Wolf's Clothing | 1991 | |
| 4 |  A Cat By Any Other Name | 1992 | |
| 5 |  A Cat in the Wings | 1992 | |
| 6 |  A Cat with a Fiddle | 1993 | |
| 7 |  A Cat in a Glass House | 1993 | |
| 8 |  A Cat on the Cutting Edge | 1994 | |
| 9 |  A Cat with No Regrets | 1994 | |
| 10 |  A Cat on a Winning Streak | 1995 | |
| 11 |  A Cat in Fine Style | 1995 | |
| 12 |  A Cat Under the Mistletoe | 1996 | |
| 13 |  A Cat in a Chorus Line | 1996 | |
| 14 |  A Cat on Jingle Bell Rock | 1997 | |
| 15 |  A Cat on a Beach Blanket | 1997 | |
| 16 |  A Cat on Stage Left | 1998 | |
| 17 |  A Cat of One's Own | 1999 | |
| 18 |  A Cat with the Blues | 2000 | |
| 19 |  A Cat with No Clue | 2001 | |
| 20 |  A Cat Named Brat | 2002 | |
| 21 |  A Cat on the Bus | 2002 | |
| 22 |  A Cat Tells Two Tales | 2012 |