Order of Jane Lawless Books
Jane Lawless serves as the central character in Ellen Hart's acclaimed mystery series. This Minneapolis-based protagonist works as a restaurateur while also finding herself drawn into solving crimes throughout the Twin Cities. As a lesbian sleuth, Jane brings a unique perspective to the mystery genre.
Ellen Hart launched the Jane Lawless series in 1989 with "Hallowed Murder," marking both the beginning of this enduring series and Hart's own debut as a novelist. The series continues to this day, with new installments still being published. The books in the Jane Lawless series are listed below in their publication order, which corresponds to their chronological sequence:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hallowed Murder | 1989 | |
| 2 |  Vital Lies | 1991 | |
| 3 |  Stage Fright | 1992 | |
| 4 |  Killing Cure | 1993 | |
| 5 |  A Small Sacrifice | 1994 | |
| 6 |  Faint Praise | 1995 | |
| 7 |  Robber's Wine | 1996 | |
| 8 |  Wicked Games | 1998 | |
| 9 |  Hunting the Witch | 1999 | |
| 10 |  The Merchant of Venus | 2001 | |
| 11 |  Immaculate Midnight | 2002 | |
| 12 |  An Intimate Ghost | 2004 | |
| 13 |  The Iron Girl | 2005 | |
| 14 |  Night Vision | 2006 | |
| 15 |  The Mortal Groove | 2007 | |
| 16 |  Sweet Poison | 2008 | |
| 17 |  The Mirror and the Mask | 2009 | |
| 18 |  The Cruel Ever After | 2010 | |
| 19 |  The Lost Women of Lost Lake | 2011 | |
| 20 |  Rest for the Wicked | 2012 | |
| 21 |  Taken by the Wind | 2013 | |
| 22 |  The Old Deep and Dark | 2014 | |
| 23 |  The Grave Soul | 2015 | |
| 24 |  Fever in the Dark | 2017 | |
| 25 |  A Whisper of Bones | 2018 | |
| 26 |  Twisted at the Root | 2019 | |
| 27 |  In a Midnight Wood | 2020 |