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Smoky Mountain Inquest Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Smoky Mountain Inquest books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Smoky Mountain Inquest series? Start with "Staccato" (2009) and follow publication order through all 24 books.
The complete Smoky Mountain Inquest reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Staccato
2009
Snare
2010
Crescendo
2013
Causing Chaos
2015
The Spot
2013
Sighted Brother
2013
Screaming Horses
2013
El Dragón
2023
Cuba Bound
2023
How NOT to Survive the Holidays
2009
Mystery in the Wind
2009
Murder in the Wind
2010
How NOT to Survive a Vacation
2010
SoWest, So Wild
2011
Change is in the Wind
2012
Rubicon Ranch: Riley's Story
2012
SoWest: Desert Justice
2012
Novel Writing Tips and Techniques
2012
Rubicon Ranch: Necropieces
2013
SoWest: Crime Time
2013
SoWest: Killer Nights
2017
SoWest: Ladykillers
2020
SoWest: Love Kills
2021
SoWest: Wrong Turn
2023
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