Laurel and Helen New York Mystery books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery series?"

"There are three books in the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery series, published between 2011 and 2014."

Q: "What is the first book in the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery series?"

"The first book in the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery series is Telling Lies, published in 2011."

Q: "Do the Laurel and Helen books need to be read in order?"

"While the characters develop across the series, each book presents a self-contained mystery, so they can be read in any order."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Telling Lies	2011	Cathi Stoler	Buy
2	Keeping Secrets	2013	Cathi Stoler	Buy
3	The Hard Way	2014	Cathi Stoler	Buy

The Laurel and Helen series follows two women whose friendship keeps landing them in the middle of criminal investigations. Telling Lies (2011) kicks off the series, followed by Keeping Secrets (2013) and The Hard Way (2014). The New York City setting is central to the stories, with different neighborhoods and social scenes providing backdrops for each mystery.

Stoler writes the friendship between Laurel and Helen as the core of the series. The two women bring different strengths and personalities to their amateur investigations, and their dynamic gives the books a lighter tone despite the serious crimes involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery series?

There are three books in the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery series, published between 2011 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery series?

The first book in the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery series is Telling Lies, published in 2011.

Do the Laurel and Helen books need to be read in order?

While the characters develop across the series, each book presents a self-contained mystery, so they can be read in any order.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order