Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder at Eastern Columbia | 2013 | Christopher Geoffrey McPherson | Buy |
| 2 | Sabotage at RKO Studio | 2013 | Christopher Geoffrey McPherson | Buy |
| 3 | Abduction at Griffith Observatory | 2014 | Christopher Geoffrey McPherson | Buy |
| 4 | Blackmail at Wrigley Field | 2015 | Christopher Geoffrey McPherson | Buy |
| 5 | Haunting at Ocean House | 2015 | Christopher Geoffrey McPherson | Buy |
| 6 | The James Murray Mysteries Companion | 2016 | Christopher Geoffrey McPherson | Buy |
The James Murray Mysteries by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson is a six-book historical mystery series set in 1930s Los Angeles. Each book takes place at a real landmark from the era, with Murder at Eastern Columbia, Sabotage at RKO Studio, and Abduction at Griffith Observatory placing their crimes against the backdrop of old Hollywood and pre-war California.
The series also includes Blackmail at Wrigley Field, Haunting at Ocean House, and a companion volume. McPherson uses the 1930s setting to create a specific atmosphere of glamour, corruption, and social tension that fuels his mystery plots. The location-based titles make each book feel grounded in a real place and time.