Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries books in order

The Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries by Colette Clark follow an amateur sleuth through 1920s New York and beyond in a long-running historical cozy mystery series.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Murder in Long Island 2022 Colette Clark Buy
2 The Missing White Lady 2022 Colette Clark Buy
3 Pearls, Poison & Park Avenue 2022 Colette Clark Buy
4 Murder in the Gardens 2022 Colette Clark Buy
5 A Murder in Washington Square 2022 Colette Clark Buy
6 The Great Gaston Murder 2022 Colette Clark Buy
7 A Murder After Death 2022 Colette Clark Buy
8 A Murder on 34th Street 2022 Colette Clark Buy
9 Spotting a Case of Murder 2023 Colette Clark Buy
10 The Girls and the Golden Egg 2023 Colette Clark Buy
11 Murder on the Atlantic 2023 Colette Clark Buy
12 Murder on the Atlantic: A 1920s Historical Mystery 2023 Colette Clark N/A
13 A Murder on the Côte d’Azur: A 1920s Historical Mystery - Colette Clark N/A
14 A Murder on the Côte d’Azur 2024 Colette Clark Buy
15 A Murder in Blue 2024 Colette Clark Buy
16 A Parisian Murder 2024 Colette Clark Buy
17 A Merry Little Murder 2024 Colette Clark Buy
18 A History of Murder: A 1920s Historical Mystery - Colette Clark N/A
19 A History of Murder 2025 Colette Clark Buy

Penelope Banks first appeared in A Murder in Long Island (2022) and has since appeared in nearly twenty mysteries. Set in the 1920s, the series drops Penelope into crimes across New York City and beyond. The books are quick reads with period settings, snappy dialogue, and plots that move at a brisk pace.

The series has expanded its geography over time, taking Penelope from Manhattan and Long Island to the Atlantic Ocean and the south of France. Colette Clark releases new entries regularly, so readers who enjoy 1920s-set mysteries have plenty of material to work through.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries series?

There are nineteen books in the Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries series, published between 2022 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries series?

The first book in the Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries series is A Murder in Long Island, published in 2022.

Where are the Penelope Banks mysteries set?

Most of the books are set in 1920s New York City, but the series also takes Penelope to locations including Long Island, Washington Square, the Atlantic, and the south of France.

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