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ⓘ About Jess Lourey
Jess Lourey is a critically acclaimed author that is most commonly associated with the ‘Murder-by-Month’ mystery books. Though, some readers might be more familiar with the author for her work in the Fantasy, thriller and Young Adult genres. Jess also has an affinity for magical realism. +Biography Jess Lourey was six when she began writing. She produced a poem about her grandfather that was so popular many of her relatives began to beg her for similar writings. This created in Jess a love for putting words together to paint vivid pictures. By the time she was in her mid twenties, Jess had written her first novel, a book that was inspired by road trips she had taken in earlier years and which, she admits, was a little wordy and self involved.
All Book Series by Jess Lourey
The Blackthorn Women / The Catalain Book of Secrets
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2014
Better Than Gin: A Coloring Book for Writers
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016 Pen name · Jessica Lourey, With: Tony Van Den Einde
Rewrite Your Life: Discover Your Truth Through the Healing Power of Fiction
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2017 Pen name · Jessica Lourey
Uncharted Waters
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Sally Hepworth
Shell Game
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Rumaan Alam
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jess Lourey?
Jess Lourey is a critically acclaimed author that is most commonly associated with the 'Murder-by-Month’ mystery books. Though, some readers might be more familiar with the author for her work in the Fantasy, thriller and Young Adult genres. Jess also has an affinity for magical realism. +Biography Jess Lourey was six when she began writing.
Which Jess Lourey series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Murder-By-Month Mystery series, the earliest of Jess Lourey's multi-book series: it opens with May Day (2006) and runs to 14 books across 2006–2022, ending with Monday Is Murder (2022). Jess Lourey's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jess Lourey written?
Jess Lourey has 47 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2006 and 2027. 31 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Murder-By-Month Mystery series with 14 books — and 16 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jess Lourey's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jess Lourey's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Murder-By-Month Mystery (2006–2022, 14 books), The Catalain Book of Secrets (2014, 2 books) and Salem's Cipher Mystery (2016–2018, 3 books), plus 4 more.
How are Jess Lourey's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jess Lourey's 47 books into 7 named series and 16 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Murder-By-Month Mystery (14 books, 2006–2022); Getaway (6 books, 2022); Salem's Cipher Mystery (3 books, 2016–2018); Steinbeck and Reed (3 books, 2023–2025); The Catalain Book of Secrets (2 books, 2014), plus 2 further series.