Poppy Perkins Mystery Books in Order

Struggling writer Poppy Perkins publicly argues with a celebrity customer, who dies after eating the doughnut she serves him. Now the prime suspect, she must identify the poisoner while deciding whether a persistent journalist can be trusted.

After her editor is murdered beside her, Poppy enlists Ophelia to investigate and encounters a scandal in professional chess. Other cases, work troubles, and her relationship with Nick compete for attention as the killer draws closer.

A neighbor’s death in her building convinces Poppy that a serial killer may be active, despite police skepticism. Investigating with Ophelia and Nick uncovers strange developments that challenge their first understanding of the crime.

A plane crashes in Crissy Field, but one passenger was dead before impact. Poppy and Ophelia investigate the concealed murder while her mother’s visit, suspicious writing-group behavior, and Nick’s sudden silence complicate her life.

A professor’s death during a Napa Valley tour brings Poppy and Ophelia into a new investigation. Meanwhile, Nick’s move across the country strains their relationship, and a major trial adds to the pressures surrounding her search.

Police enlist Poppy and Ophelia to stop a San Francisco serial killer who craves attention. Once he recognizes Ophelia as an opponent, the investigation becomes a dangerous contest in which both women could become his next victims.

During an unusual San Francisco snowstorm, Poppy investigates an art-gallery theft with Ophelia. Growing attention for her book makes discreet inquiries harder, while the case develops complications that reach beyond a straightforward search for stolen art.