L.A. Chandlar books

L.A. Chandlar is an American author of the Art Deco Mystery series, historical mysteries set in 1930s New York City.

A Lane Sanders Mystery/ Art Deco Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Silver Gun 2017 Buy
The Gold Pawn 2018 Buy
The Pearl Dagger 2019 Buy
The Hindenburg Spy 2025 Buy

L.A. Chandlar writes historical mysteries set in 1930s New York City. Her Lane Sanders Mystery series (also known as the Art Deco Mystery series) takes readers into a version of the city defined by its architecture, jazz culture, and the simmering political dangers of the decade.

The series began with The Silver Gun (2017) and has continued through The Gold Pawn (2018), The Pearl Dagger (2019), and The Hindenburg Spy (2025). Lane Sanders is a young woman working in city government who keeps finding herself mixed up in criminal investigations. Chandlar brings a clear affection for the 1930s setting, and the books reward readers who enjoy historical detail woven into their mystery plots.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has L.A. Chandlar written?

L.A. Chandlar has written four books in one series.

What was L.A. Chandlar's first book?

L.A. Chandlar’s first book is The Silver Gun, published in 2017.

What period does L.A. Chandlar's mystery series cover?

The Art Deco Mystery series is set in the 1930s, primarily in New York City. The books capture the atmosphere of the era, from the architecture and fashion to the political tensions of the pre-war period.

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