Charlie Parker Books in Order (28 Books, 1995

Q: What is the first Charlie Parker book?

The first book is Deadly Gamble, published in 1995.

Q: Is the Charlie Parker series finished?

The main series, Publication Order of Charlie Parker Books, has 25 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.

📖 About Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker is a series universe written by Connie Shelton. The complete collection runs to 28 books across 2 series, published between 1995 and 2026.

The main series is Publication Order of Charlie Parker Books with 25 books. It opens with Deadly Gamble (1995) and currently runs to Bestsellers Can Be Murder (2026).

Series included on this page:

Publication Order of Charlie Parker Books — 25 books, 1995–2026
Publication Order of Charlie Parker Non-Fiction Books — 3 books, 2016–2021

🎯 Where to Start with Charlie Parker

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Deadly Gamble (1995), book 1 of Publication Order of Charlie Parker Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 2 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Charlie Parker Books in Order

Publication Order of Charlie Parker Books

25 books

1Deadly Gamble1995Buy on Amazon

2Vacations Can Be Murder1995Buy on Amazon

3Partnerships Can Kill1996Buy on Amazon

4Small Towns can be Murder1998Buy on Amazon

5Memories Can Be Murder1999Buy on Amazon

6Honeymoons Can Be Murder2001Buy on Amazon

7Reunions Can Be Murder2002Buy on Amazon

8Competition Can Be Murder2004Buy on Amazon

9Balloons Can Be Murder2005Buy on Amazon

10Obsessions Can Be Murder2006Buy on Amazon

11Holidays Can Be Murder2009Buy on Amazon

12Gossip Can Be Murder2010Buy on Amazon

13Stardom Can Be Murder2011Buy on Amazon

14Phantoms Can be Murder2012Buy on Amazon

15Buried Secrets Can Be Murder2013Buy on Amazon

16Legends Can Be Murder2014Buy on Amazon

17Weddings Can Be Murder2016Buy on Amazon

18Alibis Can Be Murder2017Buy on Amazon

19Escapes Can Be Murder2019Buy on Amazon

20Old Bones Can Be Murder2020Buy on Amazon

21Money Can Be Murder2022Buy on Amazon

22Road Trips Can Be Murder2023Buy on Amazon

23Cruises Can Be Murder2024Buy on Amazon

24Deceptions Can Be Murder2025Buy on Amazon

25Bestsellers Can Be Murder2026Buy on Amazon

Publication Order of Charlie Parker Non-Fiction Books

3 books

1Parker: A Miscellany2016Buy on Amazon

2Horror Express2018Buy on Amazon

3Shadow Voices2021Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Charlie Parker books are there?

There are 28 books in the Charlie Parker collection, organised into 2 series and published between 1995 and 2026.

What is the first Charlie Parker book?

The first book is Deadly Gamble, published in 1995.

What order should I read the Charlie Parker books in?

Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.

Who wrote the Charlie Parker books?

The Charlie Parker books were written by Connie Shelton.

Is the Charlie Parker series finished?

The main series, Publication Order of Charlie Parker Books, has 25 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.

When did the Charlie Parker series start?

The earliest title in this collection was published in 1995, and the most recent in 2026.