The Adventures of Finn and Annie Books in Order
Part ofChristopher Greyson Books in OrderFollow The Adventures of Finn and Annie by Christopher Greyson in order, with quick mini mystery summaries, series background, and help choosing which short case to read first.
Last updated: January 17, 2026
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Publication Order
14 books
The Case of the Murder at the Zoo
by Christopher Greyson
2023
A body discovered near a zoo exhibit throws a quiet insurance job into chaos. Finn and Annie sort through frightened staff, faulty enclosures, and possible animal involvement to determine whether the death was an accident covered by policy or a carefully concealed murder.
The Case of the Lost Toys
by Christopher Greyson
2023
A daycare’s favorite toys vanish just before a costly insurance review. As Finn and Annie interview staff and pint sized witnesses, they uncover jealousy, cluttered storage rooms, and one very inventive child behind the so called theft.
The Case of the Fast Crook
by Christopher Greyson
2022
A brazen thief hits the same strip mall again and again, vanishing before security can respond. Finn and Annie map escape routes, timing, and unusual purchases to discover how the crook moves so quickly and who might be helping.
The Case of the Hot Car
by Christopher Greyson
2021
On a sweltering day, a child is pulled from a locked car and fingers point in every direction. Finn and Annie piece together phone records, parking lot cameras, and panicked testimony to learn whether this was a tragic mistake or a staged incident.
The Case of Lightning Strikes Twice
by Christopher Greyson
2020
After a property is hit by lightning for the second suspicious time, Finn and Annie question whether bad luck or arson is to blame. Their investigation into wiring, weather reports, and neighbors uncovers more than one shocking secret.
The Case of the Wayward Ride
by Christopher Greyson
2019
An ordinary car ride ends in a wreck and a contested insurance claim. Finn and Annie dig into black box data, road conditions, and passenger stories to uncover who is telling the truth about the wayward trip.
The Case of The Slippery Dog
by Christopher Greyson
2019
A dog owner insists a fall was caused by a stranger’s misbehaving pet, but the story keeps changing. Finn and Annie track down witnesses and the elusive dog to see whether liability lies with a careless walker or a claimant cutting corners.
The Case of the Phantom Pet
by Christopher Greyson
2019
A nervous homeowner insists a ghostly animal is wrecking the house, but neighbors suspect an opportunistic claim. Finn and Annie follow paw prints, noises, and half told stories to learn whether the culprit is a scammer, a stray, or something stranger.
The Case of the Missing Gift
by Christopher Greyson
2019
An expensive holiday present disappears before it can be unwrapped, leaving an insurance claim and a broken family gathering. Finn and Annie sort through receipts, party photos, and hurt feelings to find out who really took the missing gift.
The Case of the Dropped Groceries
by Christopher Greyson
2019
A slip and fall at a grocery store leaves a shopper claiming serious injuries and a big payout. Finn and Annie review the video, interview witnesses, and test timelines to learn whether it was an honest accident or a staged scam.
The Case of the Disappearing Diamond
by Christopher Greyson
2019
When a valuable diamond vanishes during what should have been a routine appraisal, Finn and Annie must decide whether the stone was stolen, lost, or never existed. Their search through security footage and family tensions reveals who is really playing tricks.
The Case of the Attic Door
by Christopher Greyson
2019
A homeowner’s murder looks like a simple break in, but the details do not add up. Insurance investigator Finnian Church and deaf videographer Annie Summers team up to examine a mysterious attic door and discover whether the crime is tragedy or clever fraud.
The Case of Raining Nails
by Christopher Greyson
2019
A client swears nails rained from the sky and destroyed his roof. As Finn and Annie inspect the scene, they look for ladders, grudges, and construction shortcuts that might explain the bizarre damage without invoking a freak act of nature.
The Case of a Mouse in my Soup
by Christopher Greyson
2019
A mouse floating in a restaurant customer’s soup might mean a costly lawsuit. Finn and Annie examine kitchen practices, timelines, and motives to determine if it is a genuine health scare or a clumsy attempt at a payday.
Series background & context
Finnian Church and Annie Summers live in the same world as Jack Stratton, but their stories are smaller in scope and warmer in tone. The Adventures of Finn and Annie is a collection of short, snack sized mysteries built around two people who look broken on paper and prove anything but.
Finn is a decorated veteran who lost his leg in combat and saw his plan to follow his father into law enforcement disappear overnight. When the series opens, he has reinvented himself as an insurance investigator, using a sharp eye and stubborn sense of fairness to sort honest accidents from elaborate scams.
Annie is a single mother of two who lost her hearing as a child and has had to fight for every bit of independence. She joins Finn as a videographer, documenting accident scenes and witness interviews. Where he is guarded and methodical, she is open, empathetic, and quick to spot the small details people overlook.
Each mini mystery, from The Case of the Attic Door and The Case of the Dropped Groceries through later tales like The Case of Lightning Strikes Twice and The Case of the Murder at the Zoo, focuses on one claim or incident. A suspicious fall, a missing gift, a damaged car, or an animal incident may hide fraud, carelessness, or something more serious.
Because the stories are short, the crimes stay tightly focused, often unfolding in just a few scenes. The real draw is watching Finn and Annie learn how to work together. He has to let someone into a life built around self reliance. She pushes through the barriers that come with being deaf in a hearing world and proves that her perspective is a quiet superpower.
The series sits on the cozy end of Greyson’s universe. Violence happens mostly off the page, the emphasis falls on puzzles and human motives, and there is a gentle thread of possible romance. Readers can dip in and out in any order, but starting with The Case of the Attic Door lets you watch their partnership grow from its first awkward job.
Taken together, these little cases paint a picture of two people piecing their lives back together through work that matters, one claim and one client at a time.
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