Smart Investigations, Inc. books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Smart Investigations, Inc. series?"

"There are two books in the Smart Investigations, Inc. series, published in 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the Smart Investigations, Inc. series?"

"The first book in the Smart Investigations, Inc. series is Smart Alex, published in 2016."

Q: "Are the Smart Investigations books romantic as well as mystery?"

"Cheever's PI fiction typically blends mystery plotting with romantic elements, and Smart Investigations, Inc. follows that pattern. Expect a central mystery thread alongside character relationships that develop across the two books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Smart Alex	2016	Sam Cheever	Buy
2	Street Smart	2016	Sam Cheever	Buy

Smart Alex and Street Smart, both published in 2016, make up this brief series from Sam Cheever. The private investigator premise is a familiar one in genre fiction, but Cheever brings her own voice to the format — lighter in tone than hard-boiled PI fiction, with more attention to character dynamics than gritty realism.

Two books is a short run, but the series is complete, making it a low-commitment option for readers curious about Cheever’s mystery work outside of her longer paranormal cozy runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Smart Investigations, Inc. series?

There are two books in the Smart Investigations, Inc. series, published in 2016.

What is the first book in the Smart Investigations, Inc. series?

The first book in the Smart Investigations, Inc. series is Smart Alex, published in 2016.

Are the Smart Investigations books romantic as well as mystery?

Cheever’s PI fiction typically blends mystery plotting with romantic elements, and Smart Investigations, Inc. follows that pattern. Expect a central mystery thread alongside character relationships that develop across the two books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order