Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stalking Jack: The Hunt Begins… | 2014 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 2 | The Harrison: A Beautiful Place to Die | 2014 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 3 | The Mystery at Belle Magnolia | 2015 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 4 | Some Saints Prey | 2015 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 5 | Silver Bells Slaying | 2016 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 6 | A Smidgeon of Ghosts | 2016 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 7 | Devil on Deck | 2018 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 8 | Sweet Murder | 2018 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 9 | Smoked in Ybor | 2019 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 10 | Death at The Detroit | 2020 | Madison Kent | Buy |
| 11 | A Gypsy’s Grave | 2023 | Madison Kent | Buy |
The Madeline Donovan Mysteries by Madison Kent is a historical mystery series set in the late 19th century. The books follow Madeline Donovan, a journalist who has a habit of stumbling into dangerous situations and criminal investigations. The series began in 2014 with Stalking Jack: The Hunt Begins… and has continued for eleven books through 2023.
One of the series’ strengths is its variety of settings. Each book places Madeline in a new location, from elegant Southern estates to urban hotels to ships at sea. The Gilded Age setting gives Kent plenty of material to work with, and the mysteries are grounded in the social customs and dangers of the period. Readers who enjoy historical mysteries with a strong female lead and a sense of place will find a lot to explore in this series.