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ⓘ About Dorothy Cannell
One of the most famous authors is Dorothy Cannell. Ms. Cannell is a Briton, who comes from Nottingham in England, though she later on moved to the US in ’63. Dorothy Cannell married Julian Cannell in 1965. They then resided in Peoria, Illinois. Dorothy later on moved to the Maine coast, which she has stayed till now. The two have 4 children, Shana, Jason, Racheal and Warren. Shana resides in Missouri, while the other three are in Central Illinois. She also owns the King Charles Spaniel, a tiny dog breed, which she stays with, in the Maine Coast. She has written a number of novels. Some of her novels have been rated among the top in the whole world. She took an English 110 course at the Illinois Central College, which is where she developed her writing aspirations.
All Book Series by Dorothy Cannell
The Fine Art of Murder: The Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion
Book 3 of 11 · published 1993
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dorothy Cannell?
One of the most famous authors is Dorothy Cannell. Ms. Cannell is a Briton, who comes from Nottingham in England, though she later on moved to the US in ’63. Dorothy Cannell married Julian Cannell in 1965.
Which Dorothy Cannell series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Ellie Haskell Mystery series, the earliest of Dorothy Cannell's multi-book series: it opens with The Thin Woman (1984) and runs to 13 books across 1984–2009, ending with She Shoots to Conquer (2009). Dorothy Cannell's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Dorothy Cannell written?
Dorothy Cannell has 35 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1984 and 2025. 17 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Ellie Haskell Mystery series with 13 books — and 18 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Dorothy Cannell's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Dorothy Cannell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Ellie Haskell Mystery (1984–2009, 13 books), Tessa Fields (1985, 1 book) and Florence Norris (2014–2022, 3 books).
How are Dorothy Cannell's books organised into series?
This guide splits Dorothy Cannell's 35 books into 3 named series and 18 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Ellie Haskell Mystery (13 books, 1984–2009); Florence Norris (3 books, 2014–2022); Tessa Fields (1 book, 1985).