Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scandal in Babylon | 2021 | Barbara Hambly | Buy |
| 2 | One Extra Corpse | 2023 | Barbara Hambly | Buy |
| 3 | Saving Susy Sweetchild | 2024 | Barbara Hambly | Buy |
| 4 | Death in the Palace | 2026 | Barbara Hambly | Buy |
| 5 | Bride of the Rat God | 1994 | Barbara Hambly | Buy |
The Silver Screen Historical Mystery series by Barbara Hambly is set in 1920s Hollywood, during the era of silent films and the early days of the movie industry. The protagonist is a British camera-woman navigating a world of studios, stars, and scandal.
The series includes Scandal in Babylon (2021), One Extra Corpse (2023), Saving Susy Sweetchild (2024), and Death in the Palace (2026), along with the earlier Bride of the Rat God (1994). The Hollywood setting gives Hambly fresh material for her signature blend of historical detail and murder mystery.