P.J. Benson Mysteries books in order

Q: "How many books are in the P.J. Benson Mysteries series?"

"There are four books in the P.J. Benson Mysteries series, published between 2007 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the P.J. Benson Mysteries series?"

"The first book in the P.J. Benson Mysteries series is The Crows, published in 2007."

Q: "Does the P.J. Benson series need to be read in order?"

"Yes. The books build on prior events and P.J.'s relationships develop across the series, so reading from The Crows onward gives the best experience."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Crows	2007	Maris Soule	Buy
2	As the Crow Flies	2011	Maris Soule	Buy
3	Eat Crow and Die	2015	Maris Soule	Buy
4	Eye of the Crow	2016	Maris Soule	Buy

P.J. Benson is a certified public accountant in rural Michigan whose skills run to numbers and tax returns — not crime scenes. That changes in the first book when someone shoots at her in her own woods and leaves a man dying in her house, and she finds herself drawn into an investigation alongside Sheriff’s Detective Wade Kingsley.

The series has a consistent small-town setting, and Benson’s outsider status as an amateur gives each book its tension. Her professional background occasionally factors into the plots in practical ways, which helps ground the mysteries in something more specific than the usual cozy formula.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the P.J. Benson Mysteries series?

There are four books in the P.J. Benson Mysteries series, published between 2007 and 2016.

What is the first book in the P.J. Benson Mysteries series?

The first book in the P.J. Benson Mysteries series is The Crows, published in 2007.

Does the P.J. Benson series need to be read in order?

Yes. The books build on prior events and P.J.’s relationships develop across the series, so reading from The Crows onward gives the best experience.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order