Detective Gemma Monroe books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Detective Gemma Monroe series?"

"There are four books in the Detective Gemma Monroe series, published between 2016 and 2019."

Q: "What is the first book in the Detective Gemma Monroe series?"

"The first book in the Detective Gemma Monroe series is Inherit the Bones, published in 2016."

Q: "Do the Detective Gemma Monroe books need to be read in order?"

"Yes, the Detective Gemma Monroe books are best read in publication order starting with Inherit the Bones. While each book features a self-contained mystery, Gemma's personal life and relationships develop across the series, and some plot threads carry over between books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Inherit the Bones	2016	Emily Littlejohn	Buy
2	A Season to Lie	2017	Emily Littlejohn	Buy
3	Lost Lake	2018	Emily Littlejohn	Buy
4	Shatter the Night	2019	Emily Littlejohn	Buy

The Detective Gemma Monroe series by Emily Littlejohn is set in the fictional mountain town of Cedar Valley, Colorado. Gemma is a young detective and new mother whose investigations pull her deeper into the secrets of her community with each book.

The series starts with Inherit the Bones and runs through four books, ending with Shatter the Night. Each novel features a standalone mystery, but the overarching character development rewards reading them in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective Gemma Monroe series?

There are four books in the Detective Gemma Monroe series, published between 2016 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Detective Gemma Monroe series?

The first book in the Detective Gemma Monroe series is Inherit the Bones, published in 2016.

Do the Detective Gemma Monroe books need to be read in order?

Yes, the Detective Gemma Monroe books are best read in publication order starting with Inherit the Bones. While each book features a self-contained mystery, Gemma’s personal life and relationships develop across the series, and some plot threads carry over between books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order