Order of Cecil Younger Books
Cecil Younger serves as the central character in American author John Straley's compelling detective fiction series. This flawed private investigator navigates cases while battling his own demons—characterized by cynicism, self-absorption, and struggles with alcohol. The atmospheric mysteries unfold against the backdrop of Sitka, Alaska.
Straley launched the Cecil Younger series in 1992 with The Woman Who Married a Bear, which earned recognition with the 1993 Shamus Award. The series continues to this day. Here are John Straley's Cecil Younger novels listed in publication order, which corresponds to their chronological sequence:
