Order of Cat In The Stacks Mysteries Books

The Cat in the Stacks Mysteries is a beloved cozy mystery series penned by American author Miranda James. At the heart of these charming tales is Charlie Harris, a widowed librarian who finds himself solving crimes alongside his feline companion—a Maine Coon cat also named Charlie. The mysteries unfold in the picturesque college town of Athena, Mississippi, providing a perfect backdrop for small-town intrigue.

Miranda James launched this delightful series in 2010 with the debut novel Murder Past Due, and readers have been captivated ever since. The series continues to grow, offering mystery enthusiasts a steady stream of new adventures featuring this endearing duo. The following list presents Miranda James' Cat in the Stacks Mysteries in their publication order, which follows the chronological sequence of the stories:

#TitleYearBuy
1
Murder Past DueMurder Past Due
2010
2
Classified as MurderClassified as Murder
2011
3
File M for MurderFile M for Murder
2012
4
Out of CirculationOut of Circulation
2012
5
The Silence of the LibraryThe Silence of the Library
2014
6
Arsenic and Old BooksArsenic and Old Books
2015
7
No Cats AllowedNo Cats Allowed
2016
8
Twelve Angry LibrariansTwelve Angry Librarians
2017
9
Claws for ConcernClaws for Concern
2018
10
Six Cats a Slayin'Six Cats a Slayin'
2018
11
The Pawful TruthThe Pawful Truth
2019
12
Careless WhiskersCareless Whiskers
2020
13
Cat Me If You CanCat Me If You Can
2020
14
What the Cat Dragged InWhat the Cat Dragged In
2021
15
Hiss Me DeadlyHiss Me Deadly
2023
16
Requiem for a MouseRequiem for a Mouse
2024
17
Something WhiskeredSomething Whiskered
2025