Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark August | 2020 | Katie Tallo | Buy |
| 2 | Poison Lilies | 2022 | Katie Tallo | Buy |
| 3 | Buried Road | 2024 | Katie Tallo | Buy |
The Gus Monet series by Katie Tallo stars Augusta “Gus” Monet, a resourceful young woman who finds herself tangled in cold cases and criminal investigations. The series begins with Dark August (2020), where Gus starts looking into her mother’s supposedly accidental death and discovers something far more sinister.
Poison Lilies (2022) and Buried Road (2024) continue Gus’s story as she faces new threats and uncovers more secrets. Set in Canada, the novels combine suspenseful plotting with strong character work, and Tallo writes Gus as someone who is both vulnerable and fiercely determined. Readers who enjoy mysteries with a personal edge and atmospheric settings will find a lot to like in this series.