Cara Kennedy Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| City Under One Roof | 2023 | Buy |
| Village in the Dark | 2024 | Buy |
Iris Yamashita writes mystery thrillers set in remote Alaska. Her debut novel City Under One Roof introduced detective Cara Kennedy and showcased Yamashita’s talent for creating atmospheric crime fiction in isolated settings. The novel was published in 2023 to critical acclaim.
Yamashita continued the Cara Kennedy series with Village in the Dark in 2024. Her background as a screenwriter brings cinematic tension to her prose, and she has a particular gift for using harsh Alaskan landscapes as more than just backdrop. The isolation and extreme weather conditions become integral to her plotting and character development.
Her work appeals to readers who enjoy Nordic noir and crime fiction where setting plays a major role. Before turning to novels, Yamashita worked in film and television, which influences her vivid visual storytelling style.