Constable Molly Smith books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Constable Molly Smith series?"

"There are eight books in the Constable Molly Smith series, published between 2007 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the Constable Molly Smith series?"

"The first book in the Constable Molly Smith series is In the Shadow of the Glacier, published in 2007."

Q: "How does the Molly Smith series differ from Vicki Delany's cozy mysteries?"

"The Molly Smith books are darker and more grounded than Delany's cozy series. They deal with realistic crimes in a small mountain town and follow Molly's growth from a rookie cop to a more experienced officer, with ongoing personal storylines woven through each book."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	In the Shadow of the Glacier	2007	Vicki Delany	Buy
2	Valley of the Lost	2009	Vicki Delany	Buy
3	Winter of Secrets	2009	Vicki Delany	Buy
4	Negative Image	2010	Vicki Delany	Buy
5	Among the Departed	2011	Vicki Delany	Buy
6	A Cold White Sun	2013	Vicki Delany	Buy
7	Under Cold Stone	2014	Vicki Delany	Buy
8	Unreasonable Doubt	2016	Vicki Delany	Buy

The Constable Molly Smith series is set in the fictional town of Trafalgar, British Columbia, a small mountain community where serious crimes still find a way in. Molly Smith is a young constable navigating both the demands of police work and the complications of living in a tight-knit town where everyone knows her family. The first book, In the Shadow of the Glacier, was published in 2007.

With eight books in the series, Delany develops Molly and the supporting cast in detail over time. The novels tackle issues like drug trafficking, cold cases, and community tensions, giving the series a more serious tone than Delany’s cozy work. Readers who enjoy character-driven police fiction with strong sense of place will find a lot to like here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Constable Molly Smith series?

There are eight books in the Constable Molly Smith series, published between 2007 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Constable Molly Smith series?

The first book in the Constable Molly Smith series is In the Shadow of the Glacier, published in 2007.

How does the Molly Smith series differ from Vicki Delany's cozy mysteries?

The Molly Smith books are darker and more grounded than Delany’s cozy series. They deal with realistic crimes in a small mountain town and follow Molly’s growth from a rookie cop to a more experienced officer, with ongoing personal storylines woven through each book.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order