Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Blood Memory |
2008 |
Margaret Coel |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Perfect Suspect |
2011 |
Margaret Coel |
Buy |
The Catherine McLeod series offered Coel a different setting and protagonist while maintaining her interest in Western history. Catherine McLeod is a history professor at a Denver university who gets drawn into investigating historical mysteries, often uncovering connections between past and present crimes. The two novels allow Coel to explore Colorado’s frontier history and the way historical events continue to resonate, using an academic protagonist rather than the priest-lawyer partnership of the Wind River books.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Catherine McLeod series?
There are 2 books in the Catherine McLeod series, published between 2008 and 2011.
What is the first book in the Catherine McLeod series?
The first book in the Catherine McLeod series is Blood Memory, published in 2008.
How do the Catherine McLeod mysteries differ from the Wind River series?
The Catherine McLeod mysteries are set in Denver rather than on the reservation, and focus on historical mysteries connected to Colorado’s frontier past. As a history professor, Catherine investigates crimes with roots in the 19th century, combining academic research with detective work.