Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cold Blue Blood | 2001 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 2 | The Hot Pink Farmhouse | 2002 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 3 | The Bright Silver Star | 2003 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 4 | The Burnt Orange Sunrise | 2004 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 5 | The Sweet Golden Parachute | 2006 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 6 | The Sour Cherry Surprise | 2008 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 7 | The Shimmering Blond Sister | 2010 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 8 | The Blood Red Indian Summer | 2011 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 9 | The Snow White Christmas Cookie | 2012 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 10 | The Coal Black Asphalt Tomb | 2014 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
| 11 | Lavender Lane Lothario | 2016 | Berger & Mitry | Buy |
The Berger and Mitry series spans eleven novels by David Handler, running from The Cold Blue Blood (2001) to Lavender Lane Lothario (2016). Set in the fictional Connecticut shoreline village of Dorset, the books follow Mitch Berger, a New York film critic turned small-town resident, and Desiree Mitry, the local state trooper, as they investigate murders among the village’s eccentric residents.
The series is known for its color-themed titles and Handler’s sharp, funny prose. The mysteries are set against the social dynamics of a wealthy Connecticut community, and the relationship between Berger and Mitry gives the books an ongoing personal storyline alongside the individual mysteries. Fans of the series appreciate how Handler balances humor with genuine suspense while developing two likeable, well-drawn protagonists.