Charlie Moon books in order

The Charlie Moon series by James D. Doss follows Ute tribal investigator Charlie Moon and shaman Daisy Perika as they solve mysteries in southwestern Colorado across eighteen books.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Shaman Sings 1994 James D. Doss Buy
2 The Shaman Laughs 1995 James D. Doss Buy
3 The Shaman’s Bones 1997 James D. Doss Buy
4 The Shaman’s Game 1998 James D. Doss Buy
5 The Night Visitor 1999 James D. Doss Buy
6 Grandmother Spider 2001 James D. Doss Buy
7 White Shell Woman 2002 James D. Doss Buy
8 White Shell Woman: A Charlie Moon Mystery 2002 James D. Doss N/A
9 Dead Soul 2003 James D. Doss Buy
10 The Witch’s Tongue 2004 James D. Doss Buy
11 Shadow Man 2005 James D. Doss Buy
12 Stone Butterfly 2006 James D. Doss Buy
13 Three Sisters 2007 James D. Doss Buy
14 Snake Dreams 2008 James D. Doss Buy
15 The Widow’s Revenge 2009 James D. Doss Buy
16 A Dead Man’s Tale 2010 James D. Doss Buy
17 Coffin Man 2011 James D. Doss Buy
18 The Old Gray Wolf 2012 James D. Doss Buy

The Charlie Moon series by James D. Doss spans eighteen novels published between 1994 and 2012, set in and around the fictional town of Granite Creek in southwestern Colorado. The books follow Charlie Moon, a tall, easygoing Ute rancher who moonlights as an investigator, and his formidable Aunt Daisy, a traditional Ute shaman who claims regular contact with the spirit world.

Beginning with The Shaman Sings, the series weaves together conventional mystery plotting with elements drawn from Ute mythology and Southwestern folklore. Each novel features a new case that draws Moon away from his ranch and into the kind of trouble that requires both sharp detective instincts and an open mind about the unexplainable. Doss had a talent for balancing humor, cultural detail, and genuine suspense, and the series maintained a devoted readership throughout its run.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Charlie Moon series?

There are 17 books in the Charlie Moon series, published between 1994 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Charlie Moon series?

The first book in the Charlie Moon series is The Shaman Sings, published in 1994.

Who are the main characters in the Charlie Moon series?

The main characters are Charlie Moon, a Ute rancher and part-time investigator, and his aunt Daisy Perika, a sharp-witted Ute shaman who often provides supernatural insights into the cases.

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