Alex Harris Mystery Books in Order
Part ofElaine Macko Books in OrderRead Elaine Macko's Alex Harris Mystery books in order, with a guide to the amateur sleuth's cases, book summaries, and a clear starting point for the series.
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Alex Harris Mystery books in publication order
10 books
Armed
by Elaine Macko
2011
Temporary-agency owner Alex Harris discovers Mrs. Scott's body and becomes a murder suspect. With Christmas approaching, she recruits her sister and assistant to investigate before the police arrest her or the killer claims another victim.
Poisoned
by Elaine Macko
2012
A poisoned member of Indian Cove's elite turns Alex Harris's Halloween season into a murder investigation. Suspecting that an elderly woman was the intended target, Alex searches the family's secrets before another attempt can succeed.
Flossed
by Elaine Macko
2013
Alex Harris travels to Brussels for her honeymoon with her husband, sister, and brother-in-law. The discovery of a young Belgian woman's body interrupts their plans, replacing a romantic holiday with another puzzling murder investigation.
Mahjonged
by Elaine Macko
2013
Alex Harris hosts a mahjong evening during a storm, but tensions between guests worsen when the lights fail. A woman is found stabbed with Alex's cake knife, and flooded roads leave everyone trapped together overnight.
Smoked
by Elaine Macko
2013
The murder of a butcher's vegan wife places her husband under suspicion, but their daughter hires Alex Harris to prove him innocent. Alex discovers the victim's spiteful online behavior and an expanding list of people with motives.
Pickled
by Elaine Macko
2014
Alex Harris and her grandmother attend a pickleball supper to sell calendars, expecting an entertaining evening. When a disliked local bully is found dead with a pickle lodged in his throat, Alex begins another investigation.
Gunned
by Elaine Macko
2015
Alex Harris anticipates relaxing with visiting friends until a shooting disrupts the town. Her husband and their Belgian detective guest join forces, while Alex and Annie launch their own inquiries rather than letting the murder spoil the visit.
Nailed
by Elaine Macko
2016
Alex's anniversary plans collapse when her detective husband arrests her sister Samantha for murder. Samantha refuses to provide an alibi, and suspicion extends to her husband, leaving Alex determined to uncover who killed a local building inspector.
Dipped
by Elaine Macko
2017
A seaside getaway with friends turns investigative when Alex Harris discovers a body during a chocolate-factory tour. Hidden papers suggest the crime may be part of something larger, prompting the group to gather clues before their holiday ends.
Decked
by Elaine Macko
2019
An ominous text at a car dealership and a woman's fatal balcony fall convince Alex Harris that a planned murder has occurred. Investigating with Annie competes with year-end obligations and her assistant Millie's increasingly chaotic wedding preparations.
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