Lyle Nicholson books

Lyle Nicholson is a Canadian crime fiction author known for the Detective Bernadette Callahan mystery series set in the Canadian North.

Detective Bernadette Callahan Mystery Reading Order

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Polar Bear Dawn 2013 Buy
Pipeline Killers 2014 Buy
Treading Darkness 2017 Buy
Black Wolf Rising 2017 Buy
Climate Killers 2018 Buy
Caught In The Crossfire 2019 Buy
Deadly Ancestors 2020 Buy
When the Devil Bird Cries 2020 Buy
The Last Exit 2023 Buy
Suspects and Liars 2024 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas

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Dolphin Dreams 2013 Buy
Half Brother Blues 2017 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Misdiagnosis… Murder 2012 Buy

Lyle Nicholson is a Canadian crime fiction writer whose Detective Bernadette Callahan series is set in the vast landscapes of northern Canada. The series began with Polar Bear Dawn (2013) and has grown to ten books, following an RCMP detective through cases that reflect the unique challenges of policing in remote, harsh environments.

Nicholson’s plots draw on his knowledge of the Canadian North, incorporating themes of pipeline development, climate change, and indigenous communities. His standalone novel, Misdiagnosis… Murder (2012), and shorter works round out a catalog focused on crime fiction with a strong sense of place.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lyle Nicholson written?

Lyle Nicholson has written thirteen books across three series.

What was Lyle Nicholson's first book?

Lyle Nicholson’s first book is Misdiagnosis… Murder, published in 2012.

What is the Detective Bernadette Callahan series about?

The series follows RCMP Detective Bernadette Callahan as she investigates crimes across northern Canada. Starting with Polar Bear Dawn (2013), the ten books feature cases involving pipelines, climate issues, and dangers unique to the Canadian wilderness.

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