Gilda Joyce books in order

Gilda Joyce is a six-book middle-grade mystery series by Jennifer Allison about a teenage psychic investigator, published between 2005 and 2011.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator 2005 Jennifer Allison Buy
2 The Ladies of the Lake 2006 Jennifer Allison Buy
3 Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata 2007 Jennifer Allison N/A
4 The Ghost Sonata 2007 Jennifer Allison Buy
5 The Dead Drop 2009 Jennifer Allison Buy
6 The Bones of the Holy 2011 Jennifer Allison Buy

Gilda Joyce is Jennifer Allison’s signature series, spanning six middle-grade mystery novels from 2005 to 2011. The books follow Gilda, a teenager who declares herself a psychic investigator and throws herself into mysteries that blend the spooky with the mundane. The series opens with Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator, in which Gilda visits a reclusive relative’s mansion and encounters what may be a genuine ghost.

Subsequent books — The Ladies of the Lake, The Ghost Sonata, The Dead Drop, and The Bones of the Holy — send Gilda to new locations and increasingly complex mysteries. The series balances genuine suspense with humor, and Gilda’s overconfident narration and elaborate disguises give the books a distinctive voice in the crowded middle-grade mystery field.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gilda Joyce series?

There are six books in the Gilda Joyce series, published between 2005 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Gilda Joyce series?

The first book in the Gilda Joyce series is Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator, published in 2005.

What is the Gilda Joyce series about?

The series follows Gilda Joyce, a self-appointed psychic investigator who uses a combination of intuition, research, and sheer determination to solve mysteries with supernatural overtones. Each book takes Gilda to a new setting — from a creepy San Francisco mansion to a lakeside boarding school — where she uncovers secrets and solves puzzles.

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