{"id":5048,"date":"2014-06-12T16:07:58","date_gmt":"2014-06-12T21:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/genealogy.julietarr.com\/blog\/?page_id=5048"},"modified":"2025-08-20T13:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T18:56:28","slug":"genealogical-fiction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/genealogy.julietarr.com\/blog\/genealogical-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Genealogical & Historical Mysteries"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Genealogical<\/a><\/p>\n

There are so many books out there with a genealogical and\/or historical twist that genealogists and mystery-lovers can enjoy. I decided to create a page to keep track of the books I have come across. This page is divided into three sections:\u00a0 \u201cSeries,\u201d \u201cStand-Alone Novels,\u201d and “Nonfiction Reads.” This page will be updated as I find new books.<\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0 For some books, you may have to purchase a used copy or borrow from the library as they are out of print.<\/p>\n

Note: This page uses Amazon affiliate links. See Disclaimer<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

This page was last updated August 20, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

**<\/span> denotes recently added to list<\/p>\n

Series<\/h6>\n

Mystery of the American Revolution, by Suzanne Adair<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Paper Woman<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
  2. The Blacksmith\u2019s Daughter<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
  3. Camp Follower<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Michael Stoddard American Revolution Mystery Series, by Suzanne Adair<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Deadly Occupation<\/a> (technically Book 3, but it\u2019s a prequel and is now being referred to as Book 1) (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
    2. Regulated for Murder<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
    3. A Hostage to Heritage<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
    4. Killer Debt<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Jude and Audie West Mysteries, by Laurie Alberswerth<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Bones & Bloodlines<\/a><\/li>\n
      2. Grain & Gravestones<\/a><\/li>\n
      3. Kin & Curses<\/a><\/li>\n
      4. **<\/span>Myrrh & Mayhem<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        A Rosalind Schmidt Genealogical Mystery, by Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Dead Reckoning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Family History Mystery, by Brynn Bonner <\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Paging the Dead<\/a><\/li>\n
          2. Death in Reel Time<\/a><\/li>\n
          3. Picture Them Dead<\/a><\/li>\n
          4. Dead in a Flash<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Home to Beulah Mystery, by Claudia Breland<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Home to Beulah<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            2. North to Naubinway<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            3. **<\/span>The Murder of Rhonda Jones<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Genetic Genealogy Cozy Mystery, by Christine Burke<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. Concrete Clues<\/a><\/li>\n
              2. Off The Rails<\/a><\/li>\n
              3. Fabric Of Deceit<\/a><\/li>\n
              4. Ancient History<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Michael Flint Series, by Diane Capri<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. Blood Trails<\/a><\/li>\n
                2. Trace Evidence<\/a><\/li>\n
                3. Ground Truth<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                4. Hard Money<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                5. Dead Lock<\/a> (coming October 2025, available for pre-order)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Jean Fairbairn\/Alasdair Cameron Mystery, by Lillian Stewart Carl<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  1. The Secret Portrait<\/a><\/li>\n
                  2. The Murder Hole<\/a><\/li>\n
                  3. The Burning Glass<\/a><\/li>\n
                  4. The Charm Stone<\/a><\/li>\n
                  5. The Blue Hackle<\/a><\/li>\n
                  6. The Mortsafe<\/a><\/li>\n
                  7. The Avalon Chanter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    The Aunt Edwina Series, by Lynne Christensen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    1. Aunt Edwina’s Fabulous Wishes<\/a><\/li>\n
                    2. Aunt Edwina’s Wonderful Legacy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                    3. An Aunt Edwina Christmas<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                    4. Aunt Edwina Would Be Shocked<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      A Genealogy Mystery, by ML Condike<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      1. The Desk from Hoboken<\/a><\/li>\n
                      2. The Doll from Dunedin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Museum Mystery, by Sheila Connolly<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. Fundraising the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                        2. Let\u2019s Play Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                        3. Fire Engine Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                        4. Monument to the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                        5. Razing the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                        6. Privy to the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                        7. Dead End Street<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                        8. Digging Up History<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\")<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Relatively Dead Mystery, by Sheila Connolly<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                          1. Relatively Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"; My Review<\/a>)<\/li>\n
                          2. Seeing the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                          3. Defending the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                          4. Watch for the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                          5. Search for the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                          6. Revealing the Dead<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Relatively Seeking, by Julie B. Cosgrove<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            1. One Leaf Too Many<\/a><\/li>\n
                            2. Fallen Leaf<\/a><\/li>\n
                            3. Leaf Me Alone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              Identity Detective, by Sandra Danby<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                              1. Ignoring Gravity<\/a><\/li>\n
                              2. Connectedness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Chloe Ellefson Mystery, by Kathleen Ernst<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. Old World Murder<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                2. The Heirloom Murders<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                3. The Light Keeper\u2019s Legacy<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                4. Heritage of Darkness<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                5. Tradition of Deceit<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                6. Death on the Prairie<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                7. A Memory of Muskets<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                8. Mining for Justice<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                9. The Lacemaker\u2019s Secret<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                10. Fiddling with Fate<\/a> (My Rating: \"\"\"\"\"\"\"\")<\/li>\n
                                11. The Weaver’s Revenge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n