Order of Joanne Kilbourn Books
At the heart of Gail Bowen's beloved mystery series stands Joanne Kilbourn, a compelling protagonist who juggles multiple roles as widow, mother, political analyst, and university professor. However, it's her talent as an amateur detective that drives these captivating Saskatchewan-set mysteries forward.
Since making her literary debut in 1990's *Deadly Appearances*, Joanne has become a fixture in Canadian crime fiction, with Bowen continuing to craft new adventures for her well-developed character. The series has gained such popularity that Shaftesbury Films has brought several novels to television, featuring Wendy Crewson in the role of the astute amateur sleuth.
Here you'll find Gail Bowen's Joanne Kilbourn novels arranged in their original publication sequence, which follows the character's chronological journey:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Deadly Appearances | 1990 | |
| 2 |  Murder at the Mendel / Love and Murder | 1991 | |
| 3 |  The Wandering Soul Murders | 1992 | |
| 4 |  A Colder Kind of Death | 1994 | |
| 5 |  A Killing Spring | 1996 | |
| 6 |  Verdict in Blood | 1998 | |
| 7 |  Burying Ariel | 2000 | |
| 8 |  The Glass Coffin | 2002 | |
| 9 |  The Last Good Day | 2004 | |
| 10 |  The Endless Knot | 2006 | |
| 11 |  The Brutal Heart | 2008 | |
| 12 |  The Nesting Dolls | 2010 | |
| 13 |  Kaleidoscope | 2012 | |
| 14 |  The Gifted | 2013 | |
| 15 |  12 Rose Street | 2015 | |
| 16 |  What's Left Behind | 2016 | |
| 17 |  The Winners' Circle | 2017 | |
| 18 |  A Darkness of the Heart | 2018 | |
| 19 |  The Unlocking Season | 2020 | |
| 20 |  An Image in the Lake | 2021 | |
| 21 |  What’s Past Is Prologue | 2022 | |
| 22 |  The Legacy | 2023 | |
| 23 |  The Solitary Friend | 2025 |