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Kerry Greenwood

Bestselling Author • 13 Series • 72 Books

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Series
72
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books
Start with: Cocaine Blues / Death by Misadventure / Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates (1989)
Popular Choice
Chronological Order of Three Days Books
Start with: The Broken Wheel (1996)

About Kerry Greenwood

First published through Mandarin Press in 1995, this was to be the second in the series of Kerry Greenwood’s ‘Delphic Women’ series of novels. Continuing the themes and ideas of the first, this further establishes the world and the tone that came before, building upon the foundations that were previously laid down. Part of a trilogy of novels, it’s an ideal book for anyone wanting to look into early entries into the career of this author and to those hoping to gain further insight into her development as a writer. Featuring the story of Cassandra, a princess with flowing golden hair and gifted with the ability to tell prophecies, who, along with Diomenes faces the prospect of being puppets of the gods. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series, Kerry Greenwood has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Kerry Greenwood

Publication Order of Three Days Books
4 books 1988–1997
1

Feral

Feral continues the Publication Order of Three Days Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
2

The Broken Wheel

The Broken Wheel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Three Days Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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1996
3

Whaleroad

Whaleroad is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Three Days Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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1996
4

Cave Rats

Cave Rats is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Three Days Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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1997
Chronological Order of Three Days Books
4 books 1996–1996
1

The Broken Wheel

The Broken Wheel is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Three Days Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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1996
2

Feral

Feral continues the Chronological Order of Three Days Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
3

Cave Rats

Cave Rats is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Three Days Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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1997
4

Whaleroad

Whaleroad is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Three Days Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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1996
Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books
23 books 1989–2025
1

Cocaine Blues / Death by Misadventure / Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates

A gripping mystery unfolds in Cocaine Blues / Death by Misadventure / Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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1989
2

Flying Too High

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books with Flying Too High, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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1990
3

Murder on the Ballarat Train

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder on the Ballarat Train as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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1991
4

Death at Victoria Dock

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death at Victoria Dock as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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1992
5

The Green Mill Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Green Mill Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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1993
6

Blood and Circuses

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood and Circuses as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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1994
7

Ruddy Gore

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books with Ruddy Gore, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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1995
8

Urn Burial

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books with Urn Burial, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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1996
9

Raisins and Almonds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books with Raisins and Almonds, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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1997
10

Death Before Wicket

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Before Wicket as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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1999
11

Away with the Fairies

Away with the Fairies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2001
12

Murder in Montparnasse

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder in Montparnasse as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2002
13

The Castlemaine Murders

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Castlemaine Murders as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2003
14

Queen of the Flowers

Queen of the Flowers continues the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
15

Death by Water

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death by Water as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2005
16

Murder in the Dark

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder in the Dark as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2006
17

Murder on a Midsummer Night

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder on a Midsummer Night as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2008
18

Dead Man's Chest

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Man's Chest as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2010
19

Unnatural Habits

Unnatural Habits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2012
20

Murder and Mendelssohn

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder and Mendelssohn as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2013
21

Death in Daylesford

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death in Daylesford as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2020
22

Murder in Williamstown

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder in Williamstown as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2022
23

Murder in the Cathedral

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder in the Cathedral as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2025
Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Collections
2 books 2007–2022
1

A Question of Death: An Illustrated Phryne Fisher Treasury

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Question of Death: An Illustrated Phryne Fisher Treasury as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Collections series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2007
2

The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions

Epic adventure awaits in The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Collections series that raises the stakes across the realm Kerry Greenwood has built.

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2022
Publication Order of Delphic Women Books
3 books 1995–1997
1

Cassandra

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Delphic Women Books with Cassandra, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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1995
2

Electra

Electra is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Delphic Women Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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1996
3

Medea

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Delphic Women Books with Medea, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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1997
Publication Order of Corinna Chapman Books
7 books 2004–2019
1

Earthly Delights

Earthly Delights is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Corinna Chapman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2004
2

Heavenly Pleasures

Heavenly Pleasures is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Corinna Chapman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2005
3

Devil's Food

Devil's Food is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Corinna Chapman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2006
4

Trick or Treat

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Corinna Chapman Books with Trick or Treat, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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2007
5

Forbidden Fruit

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Corinna Chapman Books with Forbidden Fruit, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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2009
6

Cooking the Books

Cooking the Books is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Corinna Chapman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2011
7

The Spotted Dog

The Spotted Dog continues the Publication Order of Corinna Chapman Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
Publication Order of Stormbringer Books
3 books 2005–2006
1

The Rat and the Raven

The Rat and the Raven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Stormbringer Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2005
2

Raven's Rising

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Stormbringer Books with Raven's Rising, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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2006
3

Lightning Nest

Lightning Nest continues the Publication Order of Stormbringer Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
Publication Order of Adventures In Love & Time Books
3 books 2016–2016
1

Herotica

Herotica continues the Publication Order of Adventures In Love & Time Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
2

Herotica 2

Herotica 2 continues the Publication Order of Adventures In Love & Time Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
3

Mytherotica

Mytherotica continues the Publication Order of Adventures In Love & Time Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
9 books 1992–2013
1

The Wandering Icon

The Wandering Icon continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
2

The Childstone Cycle

The Childstone Cycle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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1994
3

Quest

Epic adventure awaits in Quest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that raises the stakes across the realm Kerry Greenwood has built.

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1996
4

The Three-Pronged Dagger

The Three-Pronged Dagger continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
5

Danger

Danger continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
6

The Long Walk

The Long Walk continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
7

Journey to Eureka

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Journey to Eureka, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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2005
8

Out of the Black Land

Out of the Black Land is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2010
9

Evan's Gallipoli

Evan's Gallipoli continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books 2013–2013
1

Salmancis / Jetsam

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Salmancis / Jetsam, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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2013
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
2 books 1996–2012
1

The Thing She Loves

The Thing She Loves explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Kerry Greenwood.

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1996
2

Tamam Shud: The Somerton Man Mystery

Tamam Shud: The Somerton Man Mystery continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
Publication Order of On Murder: True Crime Writing In Australia Books
2 books 2004–2004
1

On Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in On Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of On Murder: True Crime Writing In Australia Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2004
2

On Murder 2

A gripping mystery unfolds in On Murder 2 as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of On Murder: True Crime Writing In Australia Books series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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2004
Publication Order of Anthologies
9 books 1993–2022
1

Crosstown Traffic

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Crosstown Traffic, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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1993
2

More Crimes for a Summer Christmas

The investigation intensifies in More Crimes for a Summer Christmas, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Kerry Greenwood's creation.

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1993
3

Weddings and Wives

Weddings and Wives continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
4

Murder at Home

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at Home as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Kerry Greenwood's mastery of suspense.

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1994
5

Shadow Alley: Nine Crime Stories

The investigation intensifies in Shadow Alley: Nine Crime Stories, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Kerry Greenwood's creation.

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1995
6

Recipes for Crime

The investigation intensifies in Recipes for Crime, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Kerry Greenwood's creation.

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1995
7

Malice Domestic 6

Malice Domestic 6 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kerry Greenwood's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
8

Bound by Mystery

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Bound by Mystery, another outstanding contribution from Kerry Greenwood.

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2017
9

Dark Deeds Down Under

Dark Deeds Down Under is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kerry Greenwood have come to expect.

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2022

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kerry Greenwood?

Kerry Greenwood is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 72 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Three Days Books, Chronological Order of Three Days Books, Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Kerry Greenwood series to start with?

For readers new to Kerry Greenwood's work, the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 23 books. Begin with Cocaine Blues / Death by Misadventure / Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Kerry Greenwood written?

Kerry Greenwood has written over 72 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Kerry Greenwood books in order?

Yes, reading Kerry Greenwood's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Kerry Greenwood write in?

Kerry Greenwood writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 72 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Kerry Greenwood's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Kerry Greenwood's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Kerry Greenwood's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Kerry Greenwood's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Phryne Fisher Books series. The first book, Cocaine Blues / Death by Misadventure / Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.