Zoe Wilder is the protagonist of Caroline Clemmons’s cozy mystery duology. She is an amateur sleuth drawn into murder investigations in a small Texas town, where knowing everyone by name is both an advantage and a complication.
Clemmons built her reputation on Western historical romance, so the Zoe Wilder books mark a shift in genre. The mysteries focus on Zoe’s persistence and local connections as she pieces together clues that the authorities overlook. The Zoe Wilder series collects both novels in reading order.
Reading Order#
See the complete Zoe Wilder reading order for all books in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zoe Wilder?
Zoe Wilder is the protagonist of Caroline Clemmons’s cozy mystery series. She is an amateur detective who stumbles into murder investigations in a small Texas community, relying on her wits and local knowledge to uncover the truth.
How many books feature Zoe Wilder?
There are two books in the Zoe Wilder series: Death In The Perfect House and Death In A Grave Yard, both published in 2022.
Is the Zoe Wilder series connected to Clemmons's other work?
The Zoe Wilder books are a departure from Clemmons’s Western historical romances. They are contemporary cozy mysteries with a focus on puzzle-solving and small-town dynamics rather than romance.