Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries series?"

"There are three books in the Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries series, published between 2016 and 2024."

Q: "What is the first book in the Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries series?"

"The first book in the Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries series is The Purloined Poodle, published in 2016."

Q: "Do I need to read the Iron Druid Chronicles to enjoy Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries?"

"It helps to be familiar with the Iron Druid world and characters, since Oberon is a beloved character from that series. But the Meaty Mysteries are lighter, self-contained mystery stories told from a dog’s point of view. Readers who know the basics of the Iron Druid setup will get the most out of them."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Purloined Poodle	2016	Chuck Wendig	Buy
2	The Squirrel on the Train	2017	Chuck Wendig	Buy
3	Canines and Cocktails	2024	Chuck Wendig	Buy

Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries is a companion series to Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid Chronicles, written from the point of view of Oberon, the Irish wolfhound belonging to the ancient druid Atticus O’Sullivan. Oberon can communicate telepathically with Atticus, and in the main series he provides comic relief with his obsession with food, pop culture references, and his own brand of canine logic.

The Meaty Mysteries novellas give Oberon his own cases to solve. The Purloined Poodle (2016) has him investigating a missing dog, while The Squirrel on the Train (2017) and Canines and Cocktails (2024) continue in the same lighthearted vein. The stories are shorter and funnier than the main Iron Druid novels, leaning into the humor of having a dog narrator who takes his detective work very seriously.

These novellas are part of the broader Iron Druid Chronicles world and are listed on Chuck Wendig’s author page because the database tracks all contributors to the series. Kevin Hearne is the primary author of the Iron Druid universe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries series?

There are three books in the Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries series, published between 2016 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries series?

The first book in the Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries series is The Purloined Poodle, published in 2016.

Do I need to read the Iron Druid Chronicles to enjoy Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries?

It helps to be familiar with the Iron Druid world and characters, since Oberon is a beloved character from that series. But the Meaty Mysteries are lighter, self-contained mystery stories told from a dog’s point of view. Readers who know the basics of the Iron Druid setup will get the most out of them.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order