Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Only Witness | 2011 | Pamela Beason | Buy |
| 2 | The Only Clue | 2013 | Pamela Beason | Buy |
| 3 | The Only One Left | 2018 | Pamela Beason | Buy |
The Neema Mystery series has an unusual premise: a gorilla named Neema who communicates through sign language and gets caught up in criminal cases. The three books (The Only Witness, The Only Clue, The Only One Left) use Neema’s limited but real ability to communicate as a plot device in mystery investigations.
Published between 2011 and 2018, the series draws on Beason’s interest in wildlife and animal behavior. The “Only” naming pattern runs through all three titles, connecting them as a set.