Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Sacrifice / Grand Canyon Sacrifice | 2014 | Scott Graham | Buy |
| 2 | Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park | 2022 | Scott Graham | N/A |
| 3 | Mountain Rampage | 2015 | Scott Graham | Buy |
| 4 | Yellowstone Standoff | 2016 | Scott Graham | Buy |
| 5 | Yosemite Fall | 2018 | Scott Graham | Buy |
| 6 | Arches Enemy | 2019 | Scott Graham | Buy |
| 7 | Mesa Verde Victim | 2020 | Scott Graham | Buy |
| 8 | Canyonlands Carnage | 2021 | Scott Graham | Buy |
| 9 | Saguaro Sanction | 2023 | Scott Graham | Buy |
| 10 | Death Valley Duel | 2024 | Scott Graham | Buy |
The National Park Mystery series by Scott Graham combines archaeological adventure with murder mystery. Each book is set in a different American national park, where archaeologist Chuck Bender finds himself caught up in deadly situations while pursuing his professional work. The series started with Canyon Sacrifice, set at the Grand Canyon, and has since visited Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Arches, Mesa Verde, Canyonlands, Saguaro, and Death Valley.
Graham uses real park locations and history to ground his plots, weaving together elements of archaeology, outdoor survival, and criminal investigation. Readers who enjoy mysteries with a strong sense of place will find the series rewarding, as each installment doubles as an exploration of a different corner of the national park system.
Here are the National Park Mystery books in order.