Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Dark and Stormy Murder | 2016 | Julia Buckley | Buy |
| 2 | Death in Dark Blue | 2017 | Julia Buckley | Buy |
| 3 | A Dark and Twisting Path | 2018 | Julia Buckley | Buy |
| 4 | Death Waits in the Dark | 2019 | Julia Buckley | Buy |
| 5 | A Dark and Silent Night | 2020 | Julia Buckley | Buy |
| 6 | Death with a Dark Red Rose | 2020 | Julia Buckley | Buy |
The Writer’s Apprentice Mystery series follows Lena London, a young woman who takes a job assisting famous mystery novelist Camilla Graham in the lakeside town of Blue Lake, Indiana. What starts as a dream job for a book lover quickly turns complicated when real-life murders begin piling up around her. With six books published between 2016 and 2020, the series has plenty to offer cozy mystery fans.
The books have a cozy, literary atmosphere that matches their setting. Lena’s work with Camilla means that fiction and reality are always bumping up against each other, and the mysteries often have a bookish twist. The series also develops a strong supporting cast over its run, including a romantic storyline that builds gradually across the books. Fans of mysteries set in the world of publishing and writing will find a lot to like here.