Alison Bergeron is an English professor at a fictional college in the Bronx and the main character of Maggie Barbieri’s Murder 101 Mystery series. She is not a detective, has no investigative training, and would probably prefer to spend her time grading papers and teaching Shakespeare. Unfortunately, dead bodies keep turning up in her vicinity.
Over seven books, Alison gets drawn into murder cases that connect to her campus, her neighborhood, and her personal life. She is smart, stubborn, and frequently in over her head. Her romantic relationship with NYPD detective Bobby Crawford adds a personal dimension to the mysteries.
Reading Order#
See the complete Murder 101 Mystery reading order for all books in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alison Bergeron?
Alison Bergeron is an English professor at a fictional college in the Bronx and the main character of Maggie Barbieri’s Murder 101 Mystery series. Despite having no detective training, she repeatedly becomes involved in murder investigations connected to her campus and personal life.
What order should I read the Alison Bergeron books?
Read the Murder 101 Mystery series in publication order starting with Murder 101 (2006). The seven-book series follows a continuous storyline including Alison’s developing relationship with NYPD detective Bobby Crawford.
What is Alison Bergeron's relationship with Bobby Crawford?
Bobby Crawford is an NYPD detective who first meets Alison during a murder investigation at her college. Their relationship develops over the course of the seven-book series, moving from professional contact to romance.