Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Hollywood Fantasies: Ten Surreal Visions of Tinsel Town |
1997 |
Buy |
| Landmarked for Murder |
2006 |
Buy |
| Crimes by Moonlight |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Rich and the Dead |
2011 |
Buy |
| Writes of Passage |
2014 |
Buy |
| Never Fear - Phobias: Everyone Fears Something… |
2015 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Madeeda |
2010 |
N/A |
The Keepers: L.A. Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Keeper of the Night |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Gatekeeper |
2012 |
Buy |
| Keeper of the Moon |
2013 |
Buy |
| Keeper of the Shadows |
2013 |
Buy |
| Keeper of the Dawn |
2013 |
Buy |
Wollie Shelley Mystery Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Dating Dead Men |
2004 |
Buy |
| Dating Is Murder |
2005 |
Buy |
| Dead Ex |
2007 |
Buy |
| A Date You Can’t Refuse |
2009 |
Buy |
Harley Jane Kozak made her name as an actress in film and television before turning to fiction writing. Her debut novel, Dating Dead Men (2004), won the Agatha Award, the Anthony Award, and the Macavity Award for Best First Novel. The book introduced Wollie Shelley, a Los Angeles greeting card artist who keeps stumbling into murder investigations.
Beyond the Wollie Shelley mysteries, Kozak contributed to The Keepers: L.A. paranormal romance series and has appeared in numerous mystery and horror anthologies since the late 1990s. Her writing style blends humor, romance, and the quirky side of Los Angeles life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Harley Jane Kozak written?
Harley Jane Kozak has written sixteen books across four series.
What was Harley Jane Kozak's first book?
Harley Jane Kozak’s first book is Hollywood Fantasies: Ten Surreal Visions of Tinsel Town, published in 1997.
Is Harley Jane Kozak also an actress?
Yes. Before becoming a novelist, Kozak had a long acting career with roles in films like Arachnophobia and Parenthood, and television series including The Guiding Light. She transitioned to writing with the Wollie Shelley mystery series in 2004.