Grave Theatrics books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Grave Theatrics series?"

"There are five books in the Grave Theatrics series, published between 2018 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Grave Theatrics series?"

"The first book in the Grave Theatrics series is Mourning Commute, published in 2018."

Q: "What does the theatrical setting add to the Grave Theatrics mysteries?"

"The theatrical angle — suggested by titles like Death and the Diva and An Unconventional Mourning — gives the series a dramatic, stagey atmosphere that sets it apart from Cheever's more rurally set cozies. The performance world brings in a cast of colorful characters and situations that suit cozy mystery plotting well."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Mourning Commute	2018	Sam Cheever	Buy
2	Mourning After	2018	Sam Cheever	Buy
3	Mourning Crisis	2018	Sam Cheever	Buy
4	Death and the Diva	2022	Sam Cheever	Buy
5	An Unconventional Mourning	2022	Sam Cheever	Buy

Grave Theatrics ran from 2018 to 2022, producing five books that combine the Mourning-titled early entries with two later additions — Death and the Diva and An Unconventional Mourning. The wordplay on “mourning” throughout the series is classic Cheever, and the theatrical backdrop gives the series a specific identity within her wider cozy mystery catalog.

The series has a slightly darker atmosphere than some of Cheever’s lighter paranormal cozies, with the theatrical world lending itself to more dramatic plotting. Readers who want a cozy that leans toward the mysterious end of the spectrum rather than pure comedy will find Grave Theatrics a good fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Grave Theatrics series?

There are five books in the Grave Theatrics series, published between 2018 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Grave Theatrics series?

The first book in the Grave Theatrics series is Mourning Commute, published in 2018.

What does the theatrical setting add to the Grave Theatrics mysteries?

The theatrical angle — suggested by titles like Death and the Diva and An Unconventional Mourning — gives the series a dramatic, stagey atmosphere that sets it apart from Cheever’s more rurally set cozies. The performance world brings in a cast of colorful characters and situations that suit cozy mystery plotting well.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order