Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret of Dunhaven Castle | 2019 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 2 | Murder at Dunhaven Castle | 2020 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 3 | Holiday Heist at Dunhaven Castle | 2020 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 4 | Danger at Dunhaven Castle | 2021 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 5 | A Spy at Dunhaven Castle | 2022 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 6 | Missing from Dunhaven Castle | 2023 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 7 | Taken from Dunhaven Castle | 2023 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 8 | Trouble at Dunhaven Castle | 2024 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 9 | Reckoning at Dunhaven Castle | 2025 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
| 10 | Wedding at Dunhaven Castle | 2025 | Nellie H. Steele | Buy |
The Cate Kensie Mysteries is one of Nellie H. Steele’s flagship series. Set at Dunhaven Castle in Scotland, the ten books follow Cate Kensie as she uncovers the castle’s secrets and deals with crimes that keep finding their way to her doorstep. The first book, The Secret of Dunhaven Castle, came out in 2019, and the series wrapped up in 2025 with Wedding at Dunhaven Castle.
The Scottish castle setting gives the series a gothic atmosphere that sets it apart from typical cozy mysteries. Each book brings a new problem for Cate to solve, from murder and espionage to kidnapping and holiday heists. Fans of location-driven mysteries with a recurring sleuth will find a lot to enjoy.