Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Helen Back | 2014 | Susan McBride | Buy |
| 2 | Mad as Helen | 2014 | Susan McBride | Buy |
| 3 | Mad as Helen: A River Road Mystery | 2014 | Susan McBride | N/A |
| 4 | Not a Chance in Helen | 2014 | Susan McBride | Buy |
| 5 | Come Helen High Water: A River Road Mystery | TBD | Susan McBride | N/A |
| 6 | Come Helen High Water | 2017 | Susan McBride | Buy |
The River Road series by Susan McBride is a set of cozy mysteries centered on Helen Evans, a resident of a small town along a Missouri river. Starting with To Helen Back in 2014, the books follow Helen as she gets mixed up in local crimes that the police would rather she leave alone.
The series uses wordplay in its titles and keeps the tone light, with Helen’s stubbornness and curiosity driving each story forward. Six books were published between 2014 and 2017, giving readers a breezy mystery series with a strong sense of small-town community.