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ⓘ About Julia Spencer-Fleming
She studied history and acting at Ithaca College, receiving her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maine School of Law. Currently, she resides outside of Portland Maine with her husband and children as well as two dogs. The first novel that Julia Spencer-Fleming wrote is called ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’, and this is the first novel in this mystery series. Clare Fergusson, St. Alban’s new priest, barely fits in at the old-fashioned Episcopal parish. She’s not only a lady, she’s also a hardened ex-army chopper pilot and wise as an owl. When a newborn is left at her church door, she’s brought together with police boss Russ Van Alstyne. This town police chief is also ex military and a skeptical good shepherd of the lost sheep in his hometown.
All Book Series by Julia Spencer-Fleming
At Midnight Comes the Cry
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Julia Spencer-Fleming?
She studied history and acting at Ithaca College, receiving her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maine School of Law. Currently, she resides outside of Portland Maine with her husband and children as well as two dogs. The first novel that Julia Spencer-Fleming wrote is called 'In the Bleak Midwinter’, and this is the first novel in this mystery series.
Which Julia Spencer-Fleming series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries series, the earliest of Julia Spencer-Fleming's multi-book series: it opens with In the Bleak Midwinter (2002) and runs to 11 books across 2002–2025, ending with At Midnight Comes the Cry (2025).
How many books has Julia Spencer-Fleming written?
Julia Spencer-Fleming has 11 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2025. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries series with 11 books.
In what order should Julia Spencer-Fleming's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Julia Spencer-Fleming's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries (2002–2025, 11 books).
How are Julia Spencer-Fleming's books organised into series?
This guide splits Julia Spencer-Fleming's 11 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries (11 books, 2002–2025).