Katie Tallo books

Katie Tallo is a Canadian mystery and thriller author known for the Gus Monet series, which follows Augusta Monet through cold cases and dangerous investigations.

Gus Monet Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dark August 2020 Buy
Poison Lilies 2022 Buy
Buried Road 2024 Buy

Katie Tallo is a Canadian author who writes mystery and thriller novels. Before turning to fiction, she worked as a screenwriter and filmmaker. Her debut novel, Dark August, was published in 2020 and introduced readers to Augusta “Gus” Monet, a protagonist with a personal connection to the cold cases she investigates.

The Gus Monet series has grown to three books, with Poison Lilies following in 2022 and Buried Road in 2024. Each novel takes Gus deeper into tangled mysteries set against Canadian landscapes, blending suspense with emotional depth. Tallo’s background in film gives her writing a visual, cinematic quality that keeps the pace tight and the tension high.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Katie Tallo written?

Katie Tallo has written 3 books across 1 series.

What was Katie Tallo's first book?

Katie Tallo’s first book is Dark August, published in 2020.

Who is the main character in Katie Tallo's mystery novels?

The main character is Augusta Gus Monet, a determined young woman who gets drawn into cold cases and criminal investigations. Gus first appears in Dark August, where she begins digging into the circumstances surrounding her mother’s death.

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