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:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder Past Due | 2010 | |
| 2 | Classified as Murder | 2011 | |
| 3 | File M for Murder | 2012 | |
| 4 | Out of Circulation | 2012 | |
| 5 | The Silence of the Library | 2014 | |
| 6 | Arsenic and Old Books | 2015 | |
| 7 | No Cats Allowed | 2016 | |
| 8 | Twelve Angry Librarians | 2017 | |
| 9 | Claws for Concern | 2018 | |
| 10 | Six Cats a Slayin' | 2018 | |
| 11 | The Pawful Truth | 2019 | |
| 12 | Careless Whiskers | 2020 | |
| 13 | Cat Me If You Can | 2020 | |
| 14 | What the Cat Dragged In | 2021 | |
| 15 | Hiss Me Deadly | 2023 | |
| 16 | Requiem for a Mouse | 2024 | |
| 17 | Something Whiskered | 2025 |
















