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ⓘ About D.B. Borton
D.B. Borton is American author of mystery and fiction novels. She is famously known for her series Cat Caliban Mystery that debuted in 1993 when One for the Money, the first book in the series was published. Borton is a resident of a small Midwestern town where she teaches film, writing, and literature at Ohio Wesleyan University. She has published over a dozen mystery novels in two distinct series, Gilda Liberty series, and Cat Caliban series. Borton is also an academic writer, and she has published some of her work on women literature, film, and supernatural. Nancy Drew, a fictional American character created by Edward Stratemeyer became one of Borton’s greatest inspirations at a young age. Borton also took part in political activism but only worked for the candidates who lost.
All Book Series by D.B. Borton
One for the Money / One Deadly Take
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 1993
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is D.B. Borton?
D.B. Borton is American author of mystery and fiction novels. She is famously known for her series Cat Caliban Mystery that debuted in 1993 when One for the Money, the first book in the series was published. Borton is a resident of a small Midwestern town where she teaches film, writing, and literature at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Which D.B. Borton series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Cat Caliban series, the earliest of D.B. Borton's multi-book series: it opens with One for the Money / One Deadly Take (1993) and runs to 13 books across 1993–2026, ending with Death by the Dozen (2026).
How many books has D.B. Borton written?
D.B. Borton has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1993 and 2026. 14 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Cat Caliban series with 13 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should D.B. Borton's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. D.B. Borton's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Cat Caliban (1993–2026, 13 books) and Harry and Dizzy Lark (2019, 1 book).
How are D.B. Borton's books organised into series?
This guide splits D.B. Borton's 16 books into 2 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Cat Caliban (13 books, 1993–2026); Harry and Dizzy Lark (1 book, 2019).