Cara Devlin Books in Order

Cara Devlin has written 21 books, published between 2020 and 2026. The first book is The Trouble We Keep (2020) and the newest is House of Peril (2026). One more title is announced: Invitation to Murder (2027). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
21 + 1 announced
Published
2020–2026
Confirmed
17 of 22 titles

Cara Devlin writes mysteries across three series: the Bow Street Duchess Mysteries, Spencer & Reid and Sage Canyon. The Trouble We Keep (2020) is the earliest catalogued title, and the run takes in Death at Fournier Downs, Murder at the Seven Dials and Penance for the Dead (2023). Twenty-two books reach House of Peril, with Invitation to Murder scheduled for 2027.

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How many Cara Devlin books are there?

Cara Devlin has 21 published books, released between 2020 and 2026. They include 3 series and 2 titles listed outside any series. One more, Invitation to Murder (2027), is announced.

Cara Devlin Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 22 Cara Devlin books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of November 2026.

  1. 1
    The Trouble We Keep2020 · confirmed 3/4
    2020–
  2. 2
    A Heart Worth HealingSage Canyon #12021 · confirmed 3/4
    2021–
  3. 3
    A Cure in the WildSage Canyon #22021 · confirmed 3/4
    2021–
  4. 4
    A Land of Fierce MercySage Canyon #32022 · confirmed 3/4
    2022–
  5. 5
    Murder at the Seven DialsBow Street Duchess Mystery #12023 · confirmed 3/4
    2023–
  6. 6
    Death at Fournier DownsBow Street Duchess Mystery #22023 · confirmed 3/4
    2023–
  7. 7
    Silence of DeceitBow Street Duchess Mystery #32023 · confirmed 3/4
    2023–
  8. 8
    Penance for the DeadBow Street Duchess Mystery #42023 · confirmed 3/4
    2023–
  9. 9
    Fatal by DesignBow Street Duchess Mystery #52023 · confirmed 3/4
    2023–
  10. 10
    Nature of the CrimeBow Street Duchess Mystery #62024 · confirmed 3/4
    2024–
  11. 11
    Taken to the GraveBow Street Duchess Mystery #72024 · confirmed 3/4
    2024–
  12. 12
    The Lady's Last MistakeBow Street Duchess Mystery #82024 · confirmed 3/4
    2024–
  13. 13
    Shadow at the MorgueSpencer & Reid Mysteries #12025 · confirmed 3/4
    2025–
  14. 14
    Method of RevengeSpencer & Reid Mysteries #22025 · confirmed 3/4
    2025–
  15. 15
    The Daring Times of Fern Adair2025 · confirmed 2/4
    2025–
  16. 16
    Courier of DeathSpencer & Reid Mysteries #32025 · confirmed 3/4
    2025–
  17. 17
    Cloaked in DeceptionSpencer & Reid Mysteries #42025 · confirmed 3/4
    2025–
  18. 18
    Tears for the ForsakenSpencer & Reid Mysteries #52026 · confirmed 3/4
    2026–
  19. 19
    Hazard of the PursuitSpencer & Reid Mysteries #62026 · confirmed 2/4
    2026–
  20. 20
    Proof of ViolenceSpencer & Reid Mysteries #72026 · confirmed 2/4
    2026–
  21. 21
    House of PerilBow Street Duchess Mystery #92026 · confirmed 2/4
    2026–
  22. 22
    Invitation to MurderSpencer & Reid Mysteries #82027 · confirmed 2/4
    2027–

Cara Devlin books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

Do you have to read Cara Devlin books in order?

You only need to read Cara Devlin books in order within each series: the books listed here span 3 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Cara Devlin

Start with The Trouble We Keep (2020), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Cara Devlin book?

House of Peril (2026) is the newest Cara Devlin book released so far.

Is there a new Cara Devlin book coming?

Yes. Invitation to Murder (2027) is the next Cara Devlin book announced in the catalogue. A publication year announced this far ahead moves, so it is worth rechecking: every announced title dated after 2026 sits on the upcoming book releases page.

Cara Devlin at a glance

Still publishing
Cara Devlin is still publishing. Invitation to Murder is announced for 2027.
Release pace
Cara Devlin books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Busiest decade
Most Cara Devlin books, 21 of 22, were published in the 2020s.