Magical Sleuth Mystery books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series?"

"There are three books in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series, published in 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series?"

"The first book in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series is Improbable Magic, published in 2021."

Q: "Who is Mackie Fleming in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series?"

"Mackie Fleming is 42 years old when the series begins: widowed two years earlier, recently out of work, her life unraveled. She discovers a friend unconscious on his living room floor and becomes a suspect in his death. While investigating to clear her name, she realizes she has latent magical abilities she was not aware of before. The series belongs to the paranormal women's fiction subgenre, where the protagonist's supernatural discovery is as much about personal transformation as about solving the crime."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Improbable Magic	2021	May Stenmark	Buy
2	Magical Decisions	2021	May Stenmark	Buy
3	Magical Practice	2021	May Stenmark	Buy

Improbable Magic, Magical Decisions, and Magical Practice all appeared in 2021, published together as an indie series through Amazon’s KDP platform. The quick release of three books simultaneously allowed readers to follow Mackie Fleming’s story without waiting between volumes, a release strategy common in the indie cozy mystery market.

The Magical Sleuth Mystery series follows the paranormal women’s fiction template: a protagonist at a low point in her life, an unexpected discovery of supernatural abilities, and a mystery that forces her to use those abilities before she fully understands them. The three-book structure gives the series a contained arc while leaving room for further entries if the readership supports them.

May Stenmark writes the series in collaboration with J.A. Whiting, whose experience in indie cozy mystery publishing shapes the series’ approach to the subgenre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series?

There are three books in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series, published in 2021.

What is the first book in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series?

The first book in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series is Improbable Magic, published in 2021.

Who is Mackie Fleming in the Magical Sleuth Mystery series?

Mackie Fleming is 42 years old when the series begins: widowed two years earlier, recently out of work, her life unraveled. She discovers a friend unconscious on his living room floor and becomes a suspect in his death. While investigating to clear her name, she realizes she has latent magical abilities she was not aware of before. The series belongs to the paranormal women’s fiction subgenre, where the protagonist’s supernatural discovery is as much about personal transformation as about solving the crime.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order