Paula Bernstein Books in Order

This collection ranges across genres and includes Joanna’s Tale, Bernstein’s account of the murder of a close friend and cousin. That true story also underlies the fictional crime explored in her Hannah Kline novel Murder in the Family.

Obstetrician Hannah Kline investigates when her friend's former husband, a Beverly Hills surgeon, is murdered in an operating suite. Determined to clear Sara's name, she encounters a puzzle of motives and opportunities while the killer strikes again.

A child is murdered at the exclusive school attended by Hannah Kline's daughter Zoe. A personal connection to the victim draws Hannah into the investigation, despite her detective partner's concern that she is placing herself in danger.

Recently widowed obstetrician Hannah Kline is struggling to balance work and motherhood when her sister-in-law is murdered. Helping Detective Daniel Ross investigate reveals a hidden life among Beth's friends and lovers that may explain her death.

A Nobel-winning astronomer's murder interrupts Hannah Kline and Daniel Ross's plans for a new home. The victim's pregnant wife is Hannah's patient, forcing the obstetrician to weigh medical confidentiality against clues that could help her fiancé solve the crime.

Obstetrician Hannah Kline becomes an infertility patient, only for her doctor to disappear before treatment is complete. Investigating with Detective Daniel Ross reveals a concealed life involving dangerous secrets, business dealings, and a possible terrorism connection.

Psychiatrist Andrea Marcus suspects that a controlling patient's nightmares conceal a terrible crime. When she disappears, her friend Hannah Kline and detective Daniel Ross must determine what happened before the patient's dangerous fixation leads to another tragedy.

Obstetrician Hannah Kline and detective Daniel Ross arrive at an island bed-and-breakfast for their honeymoon, only to find its celebrated chef murdered. With a small pool of guests and staff under suspicion, they must solve the case while Daniel's past strains their marriage.

Detective Brenda Jordan investigates a body found in a Los Angeles homeless encampment, where evidence suggests an anti-LGBTQ hate crime. Working without her usual partner, she uncovers a conspiracy while confronting the risks of concealing her own sexuality within the police department.

Dr. Alanna Davidson investigates unexpected deaths after routine hospital operations, while police pursue a killer with surgical methods. The cases lead toward a stolen medical robot, her father's unsolved shooting, and a healthcare company's ambitions, placing her own life in danger.