Rose Gardner Investigations books in order

The Rose Gardner Investigations series by Denise Grover Swank in order. Complete reading guide for all 11 books starting with Family Jewels (2016).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Family Jewels 2016 Denise Grover Swank Buy
2 For the Birds 2017 Denise Grover Swank Buy
3 Hell in a Handbasket 2018 Denise Grover Swank Buy
4 Up Shute Creek 2018 Denise Grover Swank Buy
5 Up Shute Creek: Rose Gardner Investigations #4 2018 Denise Grover Swank N/A
6 Come Rain or Shine 2019 Denise Grover Swank Buy
7 The Rose Journal: Rose Gardner Journal Entries 2020 Denise Grover Swank Buy
8 When the Bough Breaks 2020 Denise Grover Swank Buy
9 It All Falls Down 2021 Denise Grover Swank Buy
10 All I Want for Christmas 2024 Denise Grover Swank Buy
11 Trouble Comes in Threes 2024 Denise Grover Swank Buy

The Rose Gardner Investigations series continues Rose Gardner’s story beyond the original mystery series. Starting with Family Jewels in 2016, the eleven books follow Rose as her investigative work becomes more organized and the cases more complex.

The series runs through 2024, making the Rose Gardner world one of the longest-running in Swank’s catalog. Readers should start with the original Rose Gardner Mystery series for the full background on Rose and the Fenton County community before jumping into the Investigations line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Rose Gardner Investigations series?

There are eleven books in the Rose Gardner Investigations series, published between 2016 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Rose Gardner Investigations series?

The first book in the Rose Gardner Investigations series is Family Jewels, published in 2016.

How is Rose Gardner Investigations different from the original Rose Gardner Mystery series?

Rose Gardner Investigations picks up where the original mystery series transitions and follows Rose as she takes on more formal investigative work. The tone shifts slightly as Rose becomes a more experienced and confident detective figure.

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