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Eric Hamilton Wilson Books in Order

Browse Eric Hamilton Wilson books in order, with short summaries, background on his Canadian mysteries, and practical suggestions for choosing a first read.

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Murder on The Canadian

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1976

Tom Austen boards the transcontinental train known as The Canadian expecting a memorable trip. When a passenger is murdered, his love of detective stories becomes dangerously real as he investigates the people sharing his railcar.

Vancouver Nightmare

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1978

Tom poses as a runaway on Vancouver's Skid Road to help police expose a gang supplying drugs to children. When the gang discovers his real purpose, he is trapped in a dangerous world far from home.

Terror in Winnipeg

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1979

After masked members of DEMON attack a Winnipeg industrialist's home, Tom and the man's daughter, Dianne, are kidnapped. The group claims to oppose a polluting factory, but Tom soon realizes there is a darker motive behind the terror.

The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1979

Tom and Liz arrive at Toronto's Casa Loma just as its millionaire owner disappears. With diamonds believed hidden in the castle and suspects everywhere, the siblings investigate kidnapping, betrayal, and danger that reaches Niagara Falls.

The Ghost of Lunenberg Manor

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1981

Tom and Liz visit a Nova Scotia fishing village, where an attack on Professor Zinck opens the door to a deadly mystery. Pirates, a supposedly haunted manor, and a dangerous family secret keep the siblings guessing.

Disneyland Hostage

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1982

Liz and her Aunt Melody take a California holiday, but strange disappearances at Disneyland point to something much larger. When terrorists seize hostages inside the park, Liz must stay calm and find a way to help.

The Unmasking of 'Ksan

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1986

At the 'Ksan historical village in northern British Columbia, Dawn borrows an ancient Raven mask for a dance, then watches it vanish. With her friend Graham, she searches for the thief while learning why the artifact matters.

The Case of the Golden Boy

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1987

When Tom's wealthy classmate Dianne Dorchester is kidnapped, he has a real case to solve close to home. Overheard conversations and clues from an empty house draw him into danger as he tries to find her.

The Green Gables Detectives

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1987

Liz and her friends visit Prince Edward Island, where eerie events at Green Gables lead them from an old cemetery to a haunted church and deserted lighthouse. Their holiday becomes a tense investigation into a murder.

Code Red at the Supermall

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1988

Tom and Liz arrive at West Edmonton Mall expecting a day of spectacular attractions. After a bomber strikes, they follow a trail through the enormous mall, where threats from a violent gang make every lead more dangerous.

Cold Midnight in Vieux Québec

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1989

Tom visits Quebec City for hockey and winter carnival, but a murder draws him into a plot against an international chemical-weapons treaty. With Dietmar beside him, he searches the old city for the people willing to stop peace at any cost.

The Ice Diamond Quest

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1991

Tom and Liz join cousins Sarah and Duncan in Newfoundland after a yacht sends a puzzling signal from offshore. Their search for the meaning of “ice diamond” leads to the Renegades, a shadowy figure called Hawk, and real danger.

The St. Andrews Werewolf

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1993

Liz lands a role in a summer production in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, but a local werewolf legend soon feels too close for comfort. With her friend Makiko, she investigates arsons, a lonely island mansion, and a frightening hidden threat.

The Inuk Mountie Adventure

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1995

On a school trip to Gjoa Haven in the high Arctic, Tom learns of a conspiracy that could reshape Canada's future. To expose it, he must locate a missing micro-cassette amid drum dances, snowmobile chases, and dangerous opponents.

Spirit in the Rainforest

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1996

While visiting Vancouver Island, Tom and Liz discover secrets on Nearby Island, where ancient rainforest is threatened by clear-cut logging. Eerie screams, a deserted school, and a shady insurance scheme turn an environmental fight into a dangerous mystery.

Summer of Discovery

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1996

Ian Danoff, a boy with spina bifida, attends a summer camp for children with disabilities and faces life beyond his family's protection. New friendships, rivalries, and a touch of mystery make the summer a hard-won step toward independence.

The Kootenay Kidnapper

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1996

Tom and his friend Dietmar arrive in British Columbia's Kootenay region just as local children begin disappearing. A ghost town, the Cody Caves, and a trail of suspicious strangers pull Tom into a race to stop the kidnapper.

The Prairie Dog Conspiracy

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1996

During a bitter Winnipeg winter, Tom notices strange activity around an abandoned house. His search takes him onto the historic Prairie Dog Central railway and toward a secret that puts one of his friends in serious danger.

Vampires of Ottawa

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1996

In Ottawa for a public-speaking competition, Liz stays in a former jail and meets the unsettling Baron Nicolai Zaba. Strange events at his gloomy estate make vampire legends feel alarmingly real, and Liz must uncover who is threatening him.

Escape From Big Muddy

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

1998

Twelve-year-old Liz finds a mysterious book after a biker gang fugitive collapses on a Saskatchewan bus. Its coded disk may lead to a stolen golden statue, but Liz must outrun ruthless treasure hunters to learn the truth.

The Emily Carr Mystery

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

2000

Liz travels to Victoria for her friend Tiffany's wedding and becomes tangled in the secrets of the deMornay family. When a valuable Emily Carr painting disappears from Thirteen Oaks mansion, Liz investigates a growing list of suspects.

Red River Ransom

by Eric Hamilton Wilson

2006

When a movie production comes to Tom Austen's Winnipeg school, a child star is kidnapped. Tom follows the clues through a case involving ransom, film-world secrets, and criminals who are ready to keep him quiet.

Where to start with Eric Hamilton Wilson

For the classic first case: Murder on The CanadianVancouver NightmareTerror in Winnipeg.
For brother-and-sister investigations: The Lost Treasure of Casa LomaThe Ghost of Lunenberg ManorSpirit in the Rainforest.
For a Liz-led mystery: Disneyland HostageVampires of OttawaThe Green Gables Detectives.
For later adventures: The Inuk Mountie AdventureThe Emily Carr MysteryRed River Ransom.

Eric Hamilton Wilson sub-series and character series

The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Murder on The Canadian"

    Murder on The Canadian

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1976The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Vancouver Nightmare"

    Vancouver Nightmare

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1978The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Terror in Winnipeg"

    Terror in Winnipeg

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1979The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 18
  4. Book cover for "The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma"

    The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1979The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 19
  5. Book cover for "The Ghost of Lunenberg Manor"

    The Ghost of Lunenberg Manor

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1981The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 17
  6. Book cover for "Disneyland Hostage"

    Disneyland Hostage

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1982The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 4
  7. Book cover for "The Case of the Golden Boy"

    The Case of the Golden Boy

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1987The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 3
  8. Book cover for "The Green Gables Detectives"

    The Green Gables Detectives

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1987The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Code Red at the Supermall"

    Code Red at the Supermall

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1988The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Cold Midnight in Vieux Québec"

    Cold Midnight in Vieux Québec

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1989The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "The Ice Diamond Quest"

    The Ice Diamond Quest

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1991The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "The St. Andrews Werewolf"

    The St. Andrews Werewolf

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1993The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 13
  13. Book cover for "The Inuk Mountie Adventure"

    The Inuk Mountie Adventure

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1995The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 14
  14. Book cover for "Spirit in the Rainforest"

    Spirit in the Rainforest

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 7
  15. Book cover for "The Kootenay Kidnapper"

    The Kootenay Kidnapper

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 5
  16. Book cover for "The Prairie Dog Conspiracy"

    The Prairie Dog Conspiracy

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 12
  17. Book cover for "Vampires of Ottawa"

    Vampires of Ottawa

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 6
  18. Book cover for "Escape From Big Muddy"

    Escape From Big Muddy

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1998The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 15
  19. Book cover for "The Emily Carr Mystery"

    The Emily Carr Mystery

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    2000The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 16
  20. Book cover for "Red River Ransom"

    Red River Ransom

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    2006The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 20

The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Murder on The Canadian"

    Murder on The Canadian

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1976The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Vancouver Nightmare"

    Vancouver Nightmare

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1978The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Case of the Golden Boy"

    The Case of the Golden Boy

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1987The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Disneyland Hostage"

    Disneyland Hostage

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1982The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Kootenay Kidnapper"

    The Kootenay Kidnapper

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Vampires of Ottawa"

    Vampires of Ottawa

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Spirit in the Rainforest"

    Spirit in the Rainforest

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "The Green Gables Detectives"

    The Green Gables Detectives

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1987The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Code Red at the Supermall"

    Code Red at the Supermall

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1988The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Cold Midnight in Vieux Québec"

    Cold Midnight in Vieux Québec

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1989The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "The Ice Diamond Quest"

    The Ice Diamond Quest

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1991The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "The Prairie Dog Conspiracy"

    The Prairie Dog Conspiracy

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "The St. Andrews Werewolf"

    The St. Andrews Werewolf

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1993The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "The Inuk Mountie Adventure"

    The Inuk Mountie Adventure

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1995The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "Escape From Big Muddy"

    Escape From Big Muddy

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1998The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "The Emily Carr Mystery"

    The Emily Carr Mystery

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    2000The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 16
  17. Book cover for "The Ghost of Lunenberg Manor"

    The Ghost of Lunenberg Manor

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1981The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "Terror in Winnipeg"

    Terror in Winnipeg

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1979The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 18
  19. Book cover for "The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma"

    The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1979The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 19
  20. Book cover for "Red River Ransom"

    Red River Ransom

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    2006The Tom and Liz Austen Mysteries, Book 20

Standalone Eric Hamilton Wilson books

  1. Book cover for "The Unmasking of 'Ksan"

    The Unmasking of 'Ksan

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1986
  2. Book cover for "Summer of Discovery"

    Summer of Discovery

    by Eric Hamilton Wilson

    1996

Author bio

Eric Hamilton Wilson was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on November 24, 1940. His father was an RCMP detective, so Wilson spent parts of his childhood moving between communities in Canada. Those early travels gave him a close look at the country that would later fill his books, from busy cities to small towns and wide-open northern landscapes.

He earned a degree in education from the University of British Columbia in 1963, then became a teacher in White Rock, British Columbia. He taught both elementary and secondary students, and paid close attention to the kids who saw reading as a chore rather than an escape.

Some of his Grade 8 students told him that books were boring. Wilson took that personally, in the useful way. He began writing short adventure stories with the things his students wanted, quick openings, plenty of dialogue, real danger, and chapters that ended at the worst possible moment. The students liked them. Publishers initially did not, and his first five manuscripts were rejected.

He kept going.

Wilson's first published novel, Murder on The Canadian, arrived in 1976. It introduced Tom Austen, a young mystery fan who finds himself facing a real murder aboard a cross-country passenger train. The book set the pattern for many stories to come, young people caught in trouble, clues hidden in plain sight, and a Canadian setting that matters as much as the plot.

Tom's sister Liz soon became just as important to the series. Sometimes the siblings investigate together, as in The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma and The Ice Diamond Quest. Other books let one of them take the lead, including Liz's Ottawa adventure Vampires of Ottawa and Tom's northern mystery The Inuk Mountie Adventure. Their cases take readers to places such as Vancouver, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Quebec City, the Arctic, and Victoria.

Wilson also wrote outside the Austen mysteries. In Summer of Discovery, a boy named Ian Danoff attends a camp for children with disabilities and faces fears that have shaped his life. The Unmasking of 'Ksan follows Dawn and Graham after an ancient Raven mask is stolen from a museum in northern British Columbia. Both books show Wilson's interest in putting young characters in real places with problems they can't simply ignore.

By 1985, Wilson was writing full time. His work has been recognized by Canadian booksellers and crime writers, and he received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for his efforts to encourage literacy. His books have reached readers in several languages, but their purpose has stayed simple: give young readers a story that pulls them forward.

Wilson has long made his home in Victoria, British Columbia. He has continued to visit schools and talk with students about reading, research, and the practical work of building a mystery. For a former teacher, it is a fitting second act. The classroom that pushed him to start writing never really left the story.

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