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John Moss

6 Series • 16 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Lindsom Trilogy Books
Start with: Lindstrom Alone (2018)
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Publication Order of Quin and Morgan Mysteries Books
Start with: Still Waters (2008)
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Publication Order of Silver Medallion Books
Start with: The Jewel in the Cave (2018)

ⓘ About John Moss

Coming from Canada, the long-time Canadian author John Moss has been well known for his engaging and exciting fast paced thrillers. Not only that, but he’s also highly regarded for his literary criticism that’s concise and in-depth, with him speaking at a number of events. A professor at the University of Ottawa, he has a keen insight into the mind of his characters, something that his many readers worldwide have come to appreciate. Early and Personal Life Born on the 7th of February in 1940, John Errington Moss was born and raised in the area of Galt in Ontario, Canada. Growing up in the village of Blair, he would harness his passion for both reading and writing throughout his upbringing.

All Book Series by John Moss

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Lindstrom Alone

Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2018

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2018
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Lindstrom's Progress

Book 2 of 3 · published 2018

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2018
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Lindstrom Unbound

Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019

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2019
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Still Waters

Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2008

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2008
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Grave Doubts

Book 2 of 5 · published 2009

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2009
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The Dead Scholar

Book 3 of 5 · published 2013

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2013
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Blood Wine

Book 4 of 5 · published 2014

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2014
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Reluctant Dead

Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2017

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2017
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The Jewel in the Cave

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2018

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2018
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Surviving the End of the World

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019

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2019
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The Girl in a Coma

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016

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2016
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To Set the Stone Trembling

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022

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2022
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Enduring Dreams

Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1994

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1994
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Paradox of Meaning

Book 2 of 3 · published 1999

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1999
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Finding the Right Words

Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025

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2025
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Sex and violence in the Canadian novel

Single-title series · published 1977

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1977

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Moss?

Coming from Canada, the long-time Canadian author John Moss has been well known for his engaging and exciting fast paced thrillers. Not only that, but he's also highly regarded for his literary criticism that's concise and in-depth, with him speaking at a number of events. A professor at the University of Ottawa, he has a keen insight into the mind of his characters, something that his many readers worldwide have come to appreciate.

Which John Moss series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Quin and Morgan Mysteries series, the earliest of John Moss's multi-book series: it opens with Still Waters (2008) and runs to 5 books across 2008–2017, ending with Reluctant Dead (2017). John Moss's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.

How many books has John Moss written?

John Moss has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1977 and 2025. 10 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Quin and Morgan Mysteries series with 5 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.

In what order should John Moss's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. John Moss's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Quin and Morgan Mysteries (2008–2017, 5 books), Lindsom Trilogy (2018–2019, 3 books) and Silver Medallion (2018–2019, 2 books).

How are John Moss's books organised into series?

This guide splits John Moss's 16 books into 3 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Quin and Morgan Mysteries (5 books, 2008–2017); Lindsom Trilogy (3 books, 2018–2019); Silver Medallion (2 books, 2018–2019).