Eric Hamilton Wilson books

Eric Hamilton Wilson is a Canadian children's mystery author best known for the Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, a long-running series set across Canada.

Eric Wilson Standalone Novels Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Unmasking of ‘Ksan 1986 Buy
Summer of Discovery 1996 Buy

The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Murder on The Canadian 1976 Buy
Vancouver Nightmare 1978 Buy
Terror in Winnipeg 1979 Buy
The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma 1979 Buy
The Ghost of Lunenberg Manor 1981 Buy
Disneyland Hostage 1982 Buy
The Case of the Golden Boy 1987 Buy
The Green Gables Detectives 1987 Buy
Code Red at the Supermall 1988 Buy
Cold Midnight in Vieux Québec 1989 Buy
The Ice Diamond Quest 1991 Buy
The St. Andrews Werewolf 1993 Buy
The Inuk Mountie Adventure 1995 Buy
Vampires of Ottawa 1996 Buy
Spirit in the Rainforest 1996 Buy
The Kootenay Kidnapper 1996 Buy
The Prairie Dog Conspiracy 1996 Buy
Escape From Big Muddy 1998 Buy
The Emily Carr Mystery 2000 Buy
Red River Ransom 2006 Buy
The Unmasking of ‘Ksan 1986 Buy
Summer of Discovery 1996 Buy

Eric Hamilton Wilson is a Canadian author of children’s mystery fiction. He is best known for the Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, a 22-book series that follows teenage siblings Tom and Liz Austen as they solve crimes across Canada. Each book is set in a different Canadian location, from the streets of Vancouver to the plains of Saskatchewan.

Wilson published the series between 1976 and 2006, making it one of the longer-running Canadian children’s mystery series. The books were widely read in Canadian schools and libraries, introducing young readers to both detective fiction and Canadian geography at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Eric Hamilton Wilson written?

Eric Hamilton Wilson has written 24 books across two series.

What was Eric Hamilton Wilson's first book?

Eric Hamilton Wilson’s first book is Murder on The Canadian, published in 1976.

Where are the Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries set?

The series is set across Canada, with each book taking the Austen siblings to a different location. The mysteries visit Winnipeg, Vancouver, Quebec City, Ottawa, the Kootenays, the prairies, and many other Canadian settings, giving young readers a tour of the country through detective fiction.

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