Jennifer Allison books

Jennifer Allison is an American author of middle-grade fiction, best known for the Gilda Joyce mystery series and the Iggy Loomis series for younger readers.

Gilda Joyce Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator 2005 Buy
The Ladies of the Lake 2006 Buy
Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata 2007 N/A
The Ghost Sonata 2007 Buy
The Dead Drop 2009 Buy
The Bones of the Holy 2011 Buy

Iggy Loomis Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Iggy Loomis, Superkid in Training 2013 Buy
Iggy Loomis, a Hagfish Called Shirley 2014 Buy

Jennifer Allison writes middle-grade fiction with a focus on mystery and humor. Her primary series, Gilda Joyce, follows a self-proclaimed psychic investigator who tackles mysteries with more enthusiasm than expertise. The six books ran from 2005 to 2011, beginning with Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator and continuing through The Ladies of the Lake, The Ghost Sonata, The Dead Drop, and The Bones of the Holy.

Allison also created the Iggy Loomis series for younger readers, with Iggy Loomis, Superkid in Training (2013) and Iggy Loomis, a Hagfish Called Shirley (2014). Both series feature Allison’s knack for creating kid characters who are funny and resourceful without being implausibly precocious.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jennifer Allison written?

Jennifer Allison has written eight books across two series.

What was Jennifer Allison's first book?

Jennifer Allison’s first book is Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator, published in 2005.

What is Jennifer Allison best known for?

Jennifer Allison is best known for the Gilda Joyce series, six middle-grade mystery novels about a teenage psychic investigator who solves supernatural-tinged mysteries. The series ran from 2005 to 2011 and earned praise for its blend of humor, mystery, and a memorable protagonist.

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