Deep South Mysteries books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Deep South Mysteries series?"

"There are 3 books in the Deep South Mysteries series, published between 2000 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the Deep South Mysteries series?"

"The first book in the Deep South Mysteries series is Cruel as the Grave, published in 2000."

Q: "Are the Deep South Mysteries connected to the Cat in the Stacks series?"

"The Deep South Mysteries are separate from the Cat in the Stacks series, though both are set in the American South. The Deep South books were published under Dean James's real name, while Cat in the Stacks uses the Miranda James pen name."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Cruel as the Grave	2000	Miranda James	Buy
2	Closer Than the Bones	2001	Miranda James	Buy
3	Death by Dissertation	2013	Miranda James	Buy

The Deep South Mysteries are among the earliest mystery novels from Dean James, published under his real name rather than the Miranda James pen name he would later become known for. The series is set in the American South and includes three books published between 2000 and 2013.

Cruel as the Grave (2000) and Closer Than the Bones (2001) came first, with Death by Dissertation arriving over a decade later in 2013. The academic setting of that last title reflects James’s own background as a librarian and researcher.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Deep South Mysteries series?

There are 3 books in the Deep South Mysteries series, published between 2000 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Deep South Mysteries series?

The first book in the Deep South Mysteries series is Cruel as the Grave, published in 2000.

Are the Deep South Mysteries connected to the Cat in the Stacks series?

The Deep South Mysteries are separate from the Cat in the Stacks series, though both are set in the American South. The Deep South books were published under Dean James’s real name, while Cat in the Stacks uses the Miranda James pen name.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order