Order of Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Books
Julia Spencer-Fleming's Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne mystery series features two compelling protagonists whose unlikely partnership drives these captivating novels. Clare Fergusson brings a unique background to her role as an Episcopal priest, having previously served as a helicopter pilot before answering her calling to the clergy. Her counterpart, Russ Van Alstyne, serves as the police chief in Millers Kill, a small town nestled in upstate New York.
Since launching in 2002 with In the Bleak Midwinter, this acclaimed series has garnered an impressive collection of prestigious mystery awards, including the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, Dilys, Barry, Nero Wolfe, and Gumshoe awards. Spencer-Fleming continues to develop this ongoing series, with each installment published in chronological order. The following list presents Julia Spencer-Fleming's Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne novels arranged by their original publication dates:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  In the Bleak Midwinter | 2002 | |
| 2 |  A Fountain Filled with Blood | 2003 | |
| 3 |  Out of the Deep I Cry | 2004 | |
| 4 |  To Darkness and to Death | 2005 | |
| 5 |  All Mortal Flesh | 2006 | |
| 6 |  I Shall Not Want | 2008 | |
| 7 |  Letters to a Soldier | 2009 | |
| 8 |  One Was a Soldier | 2011 | |
| 9 |  Through the Evil Days | 2013 | |
| 10 |  Hid from Our Eyes | 2020 | |
| 11 |  At Midnight Comes the Cry | 2025 |