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Publication Order of Claire Rollins Mystery Books
Start with: Good Fortunes (2016)
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Start with: A Haunted Murder (2015)
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Publication Order of Seeing Colors Mystery Books
Start with: Shades of Murder (2019)
ⓘ About J. A. Whiting
The Killings is the first book in Oliver Miller Mysteries Series. It is during the fall in Olivia Miller’s senior college year when Mellisa together with her friends discover a crime scene in the living room when they attend a Halloween party. Curious they decide to investigate but getting involved in solving the mystery could end up putting Mellisa and her friends in great danger. Mellisa and her friends have fallen victims to a serial killer leaving three of their friends dead. They embark on an epic journey to unravel the mysteries that surround them only being limited by fear of falling next victims. It is very evident that the killer is after male students giving Melissa and her friend’s clues on the serial killer.
All Book Series by J. A. Whiting
1
Good Fortunes
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2016
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2
Reversal of Fortune
Book 2 of 19 · published 2017
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3
Murder and Misfortune
Book 3 of 19 · published 2017
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4
Fortune's Wheel
Book 4 of 19 · published 2017
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5
Fortune's Favors
Book 5 of 19 · published 2018
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6
A Fortunate Encounter
Book 6 of 19 · published 2018
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7
When Fortune Knocks
Book 7 of 19 · published 2019
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8
Hostage to Fortune
Book 8 of 19 · published 2019
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9
The Fortune Teller
Book 9 of 19 · published 2020
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10
Fame and Fortune
Book 10 of 19 · published 2022
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11
The Fortune Cookie
Book 11 of 19 · published 2023
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12
Frosty Fortune
Book 12 of 19 · published 2023
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13
Fortune Hunting
Book 13 of 19 · published 2024
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14
Fortune's Secrets
Book 14 of 19 · published 2024
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15
Fortune's Folly
Book 15 of 19 · published 2025
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16
Fortune's Smile
Book 16 of 19 · published 2025
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17
Fatal Fortune
Book 17 of 19 · published 2025
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18
Hidden Fortune
Book 18 of 19 · published 2026
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19
Silent Fortune
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2026
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1
A Haunted Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 24 · published 2015
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2
A Haunted Disappearance
Book 2 of 24 · published 2015
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3
The Haunted Bones
Book 3 of 24 · published 2016
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4
A Haunted Theft
Book 4 of 24 · published 2016
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5
A Haunted Invitation
Book 5 of 24 · published 2016
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6
The Haunted Lighthouse
Book 6 of 24 · published 2016
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7
The Haunted Valentine
Book 7 of 24 · published 2017
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8
The Haunted Inn
Book 8 of 24 · published 2018
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9
The Haunted Island
Book 9 of 24 · published 2018
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10
The Haunted Stroll
Book 10 of 24 · published 2018
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11
The Haunted Past
Book 11 of 24 · published 2019
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12
The Haunted Wedding
Book 12 of 24 · published 2019
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13
The Haunted Hotel
Book 13 of 24 · published 2020
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14
The Haunted Dwelling
Book 14 of 24 · published 2021
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15
The Haunted Secret
Book 15 of 24 · published 2022
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16
A Haunted November
Book 16 of 24 · published 2022
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17
The Haunted Fire
Book 17 of 24 · published 2023
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18
The Haunted Shipwreck
Book 18 of 24 · published 2024
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19
The Haunted Violin
Book 19 of 24 · published 2024
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20
The Haunted Garden
Book 20 of 24 · published 2025
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21
The Haunted Mill
Book 21 of 24 · published 2025
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22
The Haunted Heart
Book 22 of 24 · published 2025
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23
The Haunted Widow
Book 23 of 24 · published 2026
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24
A Haunted Rose
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 2026
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1
Shades of Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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3
Catastrophe Cliff
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019
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1
The Jade Dagger
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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3
The Hercules Killer
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
The Pine Hill Inn
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2019
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2
A Murder on Poet's Hill
Book 2 of 4 · published 2020
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3
Secrets on Nipmuc Hill
Book 3 of 4 · published 2020
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4
Goose Hill Cemetery
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021
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1
Sew Dead
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2021
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2
Say It Ain't Sew
Book 2 of 9 · published 2021
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4
Holiday Sew Storm
Book 4 of 9 · published 2021
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9
Not Sew Bad
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2024
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1
Harvest Moon Murder
Single-title series · published 2021
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1
Silver Linings
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 2020
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3
The Holiday Slay
Book 3 of 16 · published 2020
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7
Yesterday's Stories
Book 7 of 16 · published 2021
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8
Murder and Deception
Book 8 of 16 · published 2022
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9
Deadly Mistakes
Book 9 of 16 · published 2022
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10
Answered Questions
Book 10 of 16 · published 2022
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11
Time Will Tell
Book 11 of 16 · published 2023
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12
The Christmas Tree Farm
Book 12 of 16 · published 2023
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13
Taking Chances
Book 13 of 16 · published 2023
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14
Dreams and Schemes
Book 14 of 16 · published 2024
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15
Christmas Wishes
Book 15 of 16 · published 2024
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16
Endings and Beginnings
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2024
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1
Improbable Magic
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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2
Magical Decisions
Book 2 of 3 · published 2021
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3
Magical Practice
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Murder in the Moonlight
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2022
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3
Murder on Main Street
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2023
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1
Red Julie
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2014
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2
The Stone of Sadness
Book 2 of 4 · published 2014
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4
Justice
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2018
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1
Peril in Paxton Park
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2017
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2
Panic in Paxton Park
Book 2 of 5 · published 2017
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3
A Puzzle in Paxton Park
Book 3 of 5 · published 2018
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4
Payback in Paxton Park
Book 4 of 5 · published 2018
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5
A Problem in Paxton Park
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2019
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1
Overdue to Die
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2020
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2
Murder is the Pits
Book 2 of 4 · published 2020
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3
Murder in the Cards
Book 3 of 4 · published 2020
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4
A Not So Hallowed Eve
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021
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1
Secrets and Lies
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2026
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2
Silk and Silence
Book 2 of 4 · published 2026
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3
Vows and Shadows
Book 3 of 4 · published 2026
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4
Tunes and Traitors
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026
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1
Pages and Premonitions
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2024
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2
Secrets and Psychics
Book 2 of 12 · published 2024
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3
Myths and Magic
Book 3 of 12 · published 2024
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4
Poison and Potions
Book 4 of 12 · published 2024
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5
Legends and Luck
Book 5 of 12 · published 2024
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6
Shadows and Shamans
Book 6 of 12 · published 2025
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7
Hoaxes and Hauntings
Book 7 of 12 · published 2025
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8
Music and Madness
Book 8 of 12 · published 2025
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9
Spells and Specters
Book 9 of 12 · published 2025
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10
Holidays and Homicide
Book 10 of 12 · published 2025
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11
Danger and Demons
Book 11 of 12 · published 2026
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12
Relics and Reckoning
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026
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1
The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop
Series opener · book 1 of 30 · published 2015
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2
Murder So Sweet
Book 2 of 30 · published 2015
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5
Sweetness and Light
Book 5 of 30 · published 2015
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6
Home Sweet Home
Book 6 of 30 · published 2015
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7
Sweet Fire and Stone
Book 7 of 30 · published 2016
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8
Sweet Friend of Mine
Book 8 of 30 · published 2016
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9
Sweet Hide and Seek
Book 9 of 30 · published 2016
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10
Sweet Vows and Promises
Book 10 of 30 · published 2017
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11
Sweet Time in Seconds
Book 11 of 30 · published 2017
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12
Sweet Lies and Deception
Book 12 of 30 · published 2017
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13
Sweet Spirits of Three
Book 13 of 30 · published 2018
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14
Sweet Love and Devotion
Book 14 of 30 · published 2018
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15
The Bitter With The Sweet
Book 15 of 30 · published 2018
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16
Sweet Obsession
Book 16 of 30 · published 2019
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17
Sweet Additions
Book 17 of 30 · published 2019
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18
Sweet Avengers
Book 18 of 30 · published 2020
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19
Sweet Violet's Ghost
Book 19 of 30 · published 2020
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20
Sweet Sun and Shadow
Book 20 of 30 · published 2021
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21
Sweet Thanksgiving
Book 21 of 30 · published 2022
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22
Sweet Blue Water
Book 22 of 30 · published 2022
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23
Sweet Intuition
Book 23 of 30 · published 2023
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24
Sweet Christmas Conundrum
Book 24 of 30 · published 2023
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25
Sweet Now and Forever
Book 25 of 30 · published 2024
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26
Sweet Paper Flowers
Book 26 of 30 · published 2024
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27
Sweet Lost and Found
Book 27 of 30 · published 2025
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28
Sweet Farewell
Book 28 of 30 · published 2025
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29
Sweet Suspicion
Book 29 of 30 · published 2026
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30
Sweet Silent Night
Latest in the series · book 30 of 30 · published 2026
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1
A Fatal New Year
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 2020
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2
The Diamond Deception
Book 2 of 18 · published 2020
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3
The Halloween Coachman
Book 3 of 18 · published 2020
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4
A Silver Christmas
Book 4 of 18 · published 2020
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8
Double Calamity
Book 8 of 18 · published 2021
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9
Lights, Camera, Fireworks
Book 9 of 18 · published 2021
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10
Murder On Stage
Book 10 of 18 · published 2021
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11
The Summer Storm
Book 11 of 18 · published 2021
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12
County Fair Mystery
Book 12 of 18 · published 2022
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13
The Holiday Movie
Book 13 of 18 · published 2022
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14
The One-Time Crime
Book 14 of 18 · published 2022
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15
The Horse Knows the Way
Book 15 of 18 · published 2022
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16
Irish Rose Gold
Book 16 of 18 · published 2023
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17
Death in Dublin
Book 17 of 18 · published 2023
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18
Third Time Charm
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2023
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J. A. Whiting?
The Killings is the first book in Oliver Miller Mysteries Series. It is during the fall in Olivia Miller’s senior college year when Mellisa together with her friends discover a crime scene in the living room when they attend a Halloween party. Curious they decide to investigate but getting involved in solving the mystery could end up putting Mellisa and her friends in great danger.
Which J. A. Whiting series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Olivia Miller Mystery series, the earliest of J. A. Whiting's multi-book series: it opens with Red Julie (2014) and runs to 4 books across 2014–2018, ending with Justice (2018). J. A. Whiting's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has J. A. Whiting written?
J. A. Whiting has 162 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2014 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 17 named series — the largest being the Sweet Cove Mystery series with 30 books.
In what order should J. A. Whiting's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J. A. Whiting's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Olivia Miller Mystery (2014–2018, 4 books), Sweet Cove Mystery (2015–2026, 30 books) and Lin Coffin Mystery (2015–2026, 24 books), plus 14 more.
How are J. A. Whiting's books organised into series?
This guide splits J. A. Whiting's 162 books into 17 named series, with no standalone titles: Sweet Cove Mystery (30 books, 2015–2026); Lin Coffin Mystery (24 books, 2015–2026); Claire Rollins Mystery (19 books, 2016–2026); Tipperary Carriage Company Mystery (18 books, 2020–2023); Hope Herring Mystery (16 books, 2020–2024), plus 12 further series.
