Frank Bennett Adirondack Mystery Books in Order

New police chief Frank Bennett investigates a high school senior's disappearance along an isolated road near Trout Run. Reluctant relatives, friends, and clergy complicate his search as he uncovers secrets concealed within the close-knit Adirondack community.

Mary Pat Sheehan is found dead after a car crash, but an autopsy reveals complications from a concealed pregnancy. Frank Bennett searches for her missing baby and investigates adoption schemes entangled with the town's family secrets.

A wilderness expedition at a school for troubled teenagers ends with a teacher mauled by a bear. Evidence of sabotage draws Frank Bennett into an institution whose harsh practices and local economic importance complicate his search for the truth.

Three short mysteries follow Trout Run police chief Frank Bennett through cases involving a stolen Nativity statue, a disputed locket, and his attraction to the town librarian. Each investigation tests his judgment about wrongdoing, loyalty, and compassion.

Escaped prisoner Ronnie Gatrell uses his woodland skills to evade police across the Adirondacks, earning admiration from some townspeople. Frank Bennett recognizes the danger, but catching him requires identifying helpers whose loyalties may put valued friendships at risk.

Unusual behavior among Trout Run's residents and animals escalates into a violent death and a disappearance. Frank Bennett investigates whether a new church is responsible or simply a distraction from something powerful people are determined to conceal.

Unpopular Trout Run resident Tug O'Malley is murdered in an ice-fishing shack, leaving Frank Bennett with numerous plausible suspects. As he eliminates distractions, the investigation challenges his sense of justice and his loyalty to people the community values.

A vanished motel guest and a wealthy donor's interest in Trout Run's library draw Frank Bennett and his wife Penny into a puzzling situation. A visit to the benefactor's lakeside retreat exposes rivalry and ends in tragedy.