Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder in the One Percent | 2018 | Saralyn Richard | Buy |
| 2 | A Palette for Love and Murder | 2020 | Saralyn Richard | Buy |
| 3 | Crystal Blue Murder | 2022 | Saralyn Richard | Buy |
| 4 | Murder Outside the Box | 2024 | Saralyn Richard | Buy |
The Detective Parrott Mystery series by Saralyn Richard spans four books from 2018 to 2024. Detective Parrott investigates crimes in Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania, where old money and horse country create a world of privilege that hides dark secrets. As a young, African-American detective, Parrott is an outsider in these social circles, which gives him a clear perspective on the people he investigates.
Murder in the One Percent (2018) was the first book and won the Killer Nashville Readers’ Choice Silver Falchion. A Palette for Love and Murder (2020), Crystal Blue Murder (2022), and Murder Outside the Box (2024) continue Parrott’s career. Each book stands on its own as a mystery while building Parrott’s character over time.