Gus Monet

Gus Monet is a fictional detective in Katie Tallo's mystery series, investigating cold cases and crimes in small-town Ontario, Canada.

Augusta “Gus” Monet is the protagonist of Katie Tallo’s mystery series. She is a young woman haunted by the death of her mother, which she witnessed as a child. When she begins to suspect the death was not what it seemed, she starts digging into old cases and hidden secrets in her community.

Gus is tenacious and impulsive, driven by a need to uncover the truth even when it puts her in danger. Across three novels, she takes on increasingly complex investigations while dealing with her own troubled past. Her story begins in Dark August, the first book in the series.

Reading Order

See the complete Gus Monet reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gus Monet's full name?

Gus Monet’s full name is Augusta Monet. She goes by Gus and is the central character in Katie Tallo’s mystery series that began with Dark August in 2020.

What series is Gus Monet from?

Gus Monet is the protagonist of Katie Tallo’s mystery series that began with Dark August in 2020. The series follows her through investigations of cold cases and hidden crimes in her Ontario community.

How many books feature Gus Monet?

There are three books in the Gus Monet series: Dark August (2020), Poison Lilies (2022), and Buried Road (2024).

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this site.

Privacy Policy