Colonial American Historical Suspense books in order

The Colonial American Historical Suspense series by Marilyn Clay features five novels of mystery and intrigue set in colonial-era America, beginning with The Letter.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Letter 2012 Marilyn Clay Buy
2 Betsy Ross: Accidental Spy 2012 Marilyn Clay Buy
3 Dangerous Secrets 2015 Marilyn Clay Buy
4 Dangerous Deceptions 2016 Marilyn Clay Buy
5 Secrets and Lies 2017 Marilyn Clay Buy

The Colonial American Historical Suspense series by Marilyn Clay sets its mysteries during the colonial period of American history. The Letter (2012) opens the series, followed by Betsy Ross: Accidental Spy, which imagines the famous flag maker caught up in Revolutionary War espionage.

The later books, Dangerous Secrets (2015), Dangerous Deceptions (2016), and Secrets and Lies (2017), continue to mine the colonial era for intrigue and hidden plots. Clay uses the period setting to create stories where information is hard to come by, travel is slow, and keeping secrets can be a matter of life and death.

Readers who enjoy historical fiction set in early America with a suspenseful edge will find these books a change of pace from the more common Regency or Victorian mystery settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Colonial American Historical Suspense series?

There are five books in the Colonial American Historical Suspense series, published between 2012 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Colonial American Historical Suspense series?

The first book in the Colonial American Historical Suspense series is The Letter, published in 2012.

What is the Colonial American Historical Suspense series about?

The series features historical mysteries set in colonial America, blending real historical settings with fictional suspense plots. Betsy Ross: Accidental Spy takes a famous historical figure and reimagines her as caught up in espionage, while other titles like Dangerous Secrets and Dangerous Deceptions explore the hidden intrigues of the colonial era.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this site.

Privacy Policy