Order of Ben Abbott Books

Ben Abbott serves as the central character in American author Justin Scott's compelling mystery series. This dual-career protagonist balances his work as both a detective and real estate agent in the fictional small town of Newbury, Connecticut, which draws its inspiration from Newtown, CT.

The Ben Abbott series launched in 1994 with HardScape, marking the beginning of Scott's exploration of small-town mysteries. Following an initial burst of creativity that produced three consecutive annual releases, Scott paused the series for nine years before returning with McMansion in 2006. The series continues to develop today. The following list presents Justin Scott's Ben Abbott novels in their original publication sequence, which mirrors their chronological storyline:

#TitleYearBuy
1
HardScapeHardScape
1994
2
StonedustStonedust
1995
3
FrostLineFrostLine
2004
4
McMansionMcMansion
2006
5
MausoleumMausoleum
2007