Order of Bell Elkins Books

Bell Elkins serves as the central character in Julia Keller's compelling mystery series, working as a prosecuting attorney in the rugged landscape of Raythune County, West Virginia. This gripping series launched in 2012 with A Killing in the Hills and continues to captivate readers today.

For mystery enthusiasts looking to dive into Bell Elkins' world, here's the complete reading order for Julia Keller's series, listed by original publication date (which follows the story's chronological sequence):

#TitleYearBuy
1
A Killing in the HillsA Killing in the Hills
2012
2
Bitter RiverBitter River
2013
3
Summer of the DeadSummer of the Dead
2014
4
The Devil's StepdaughterThe Devil's Stepdaughter
2014
5
A Haunting of the BonesA Haunting of the Bones
2014
6
Ghost RollGhost Roll
2015
7
Last Ragged BreathLast Ragged Breath
2015
8
Evening StreetEvening Street
2015
9
Sorrow RoadSorrow Road
2016
10
Fast Falls the NightFast Falls the Night
2017
11
Bone on BoneBone on Bone
2018
12
The Cold Way HomeThe Cold Way Home
2019