Ellie Foreman is the lead character in Libby Fischer Hellmann’s mystery series set in and around Chicago. A documentary filmmaker and single mother, Ellie has a talent for finding trouble while going about her ordinary life. Her natural curiosity and her connections in the media world keep pulling her into situations where she uncovers crimes the police have overlooked.
The Ellie Foreman series spans seven books published between 1999 and 2016. Ellie is sharp, resourceful, and occasionally in over her head, which makes her a relatable and engaging narrator for Hellmann’s Chicago-based mysteries.
Reading Order
See the complete Ellie Foreman reading order for all books in the series.