Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery Books in Order
Part ofVicki Delany Books in OrderExplore Vicki Delany's Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mysteries in order, with summaries and a starting guide to Gemma Doyle's murder investigations on Cape Cod.
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Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery books in publication order
11 books
Body on Baker Street
by Vicki Delany
2017
A controversial mystery author dies during a signing at Gemma Doyle's Sherlock Holmes bookshop after arguing with a devoted fan. Gemma and Jayne Wilson investigate publishing rivals, employees, and enthusiasts to prevent the arrest of an innocent friend.
Elementary, She Read
by Vicki Delany
2017
Bookshop owner Gemma Doyle discovers a rare magazine containing the first Sherlock Holmes story and searches for its owner. Finding a dead woman instead makes Gemma a suspect, forcing her to apply her observational skills to clear her name.
A Scandal in Scarlet
by Vicki Delany
2018
Gemma Doyle and Jayne Wilson help organize a fundraising auction after a museum fire. When the museum's board chair is found murdered before the sale begins, Gemma investigates a crowded suspect list to assist another shopkeeper under suspicion.
The Cat of the Baskervilles
by Vicki Delany
2018
An aging star arrives on Cape Cod to play Sherlock Holmes, then dies after a fundraising tea. Evidence points toward Jayne Wilson's mother, leaving Gemma Doyle and Jayne to investigate theatrical rivalries and clear her name.
There's a Murder Afoot
by Vicki Delany
2020
Gemma Doyle travels to London for a Sherlock Holmes convention and a family visit. An encounter with a relative involved in art forgery leads to murder, forcing Gemma and her friends to investigate before her retired-detective father is imprisoned.
A Curious Incident
by Vicki Delany
2021
After helping a girl find her missing cat, Gemma Doyle receives a more serious request: clear the child's mother of murder. A vandalized garden and rivalry over a club trophy lead Gemma and Jayne into another local investigation.
A Three Book Problem
by Vicki Delany
2022
Gemma Doyle and Jayne Wilson cater a Sherlock Holmes-themed country-house weekend for a wealthy host and his uneasy guests. A poisoned dart interrupts the gathering, leaving Gemma to unravel relationships that make the assembled suspects difficult to trust.
The Game Is a Footnote
by Vicki Delany
2023
Gemma Doyle investigates reports of ghostly activity at Scarlet House, a historical museum in Massachusetts. When she and Jayne discover a body there, strange happenings give way to a murder investigation with plenty of possible suspects.
The Sign of Four Spirits
by Vicki Delany
2024
Excluded from a séance, bookshop owner Gemma listens outside until screams summon her to a dead participant. With locked windows and the only door under her watch, she must identify a murderer among the people gathered in the room.
The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime
by Vicki Delany
2025
Visiting London for her sister’s wedding, Gemma agrees to inspect a rare book for her former husband. Finding him dead and the book missing sends her and Jayne through his troubled connections to uncover the truth before another attack.
The Devil in the Details
by Vicki Delany
2026
Jayne’s birthday party turns disastrous when a guest is found dead in the water below the café. With her wedding a week away and her fiancé a prime suspect, Gemma investigates the guests’ secrets to protect him from arrest.
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