Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At Wits’ End | 2017 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
| 2 | Planet of the Grapes | 2018 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
| 3 | Close Encounters of the Curd Kind | 2019 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
| 4 | War of the Squirrels | 2021 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
| 5 | Gnome Alone | 2021 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
| 6 | The Woman from Planet X | 2022 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
| 7 | Night of the Cupid | 2022 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
| 8 | The Bantam Menace | 2023 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
| 9 | Revenge of the Ziti | 2023 | Kirsten Weiss | Buy |
Kirsten Weiss’s At Wits’ End Cozy Mystery series is set in a small town where UFO sightings and conspiracy theories are part of daily life. The titles riff on classic sci-fi movies and pop culture, from Planet of the Grapes to Close Encounters of the Curd Kind, giving the series a playful tone that cozy mystery fans enjoy.
The books follow a pattern familiar to cozy readers: a likable amateur sleuth, an eccentric supporting cast, and a murder that needs solving before the wrong person takes the blame. The UFO-enthusiast community adds a layer of humor and local color that sets these mysteries apart from more conventional small-town whodunits.
With nine books published between 2017 and 2023, the series has built up a solid roster of recurring characters and running jokes. Readers who like their mysteries light, funny, and full of quirky small-town charm will find a lot to like here.