Alice Kimberly

1 series 5 books in order

Cleo Coyle is a pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. Both are New York Times bestselling authors of the Coffeehouse Mysteries (Dead to the Last Drop, Once Upon a Grind, Billionaire Blend)—now celebrating more than ten years in print. As Alice Kimberly, they also write the nationally bestselling Haunted Bookshop Mysteries. Alice has worked as a journalist in Washington, DC, and New York, and has written popular fiction for adults and children. A former magazine editor, Marc has authored espionage thrillers and nonfiction for adults and children. Alice and Marc are also bestselling media tie-in writers who have penned properties for Lucasfilm, NBC, Fox, Disney, Imagine, and MGM. They live and work in New York City, where they write independently and together.

Known for: Haunted Bookshop Mystery

Series by Alice Kimberly

Haunted Bookshop Mystery

9 books in order · 2004–2023

The Ghost and Mrs. McClure

2004 · Alice Kimberly

THE FIRST HAUNTED BOOKSHOP MYSTERY FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CLEO COYLE—WRITING AS ALICE KIMBERLY “Part cozy and part hard-boiled…
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The Ghost and the Dead Deb

2005 · Alice Kimberly

When a visiting author is murdered, bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure and her ghostly companion must spook out the devious killer in this…
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The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library

2006 · Alice Kimberly

Bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure and her ghostly companion must solve the case of a literary killer in this Haunted Bookshop mystery from…
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The Ghost and the Femme Fatale

2008 · Alice Kimberly

A film festival gone noir gives bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure and her ghostly companion a big screen caper to solve in this Haunted…
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The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion

2009 · Alice Kimberly

When the local mailman inherits a haunted house and demands an exorcism, Pen must act fast to save her favorite ghost in this Haunted Bookshop…
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The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller

2018 · Cleo Coyle

Penelope Thornton-McClure and her bookshop's ghost-in-residence Jack Shepard are back on a new case in this delightful paranormal mystery from New…
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The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait

2020 · Cleo Coyle

Bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure and her gumshoe ghost team up to solve the stunning mystery at the heart of a madwoman’s self-portrait in…
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The Ghost and the Stolen Tears

2022 · Cleo Coyle

With the help of her gumshoe ghost, bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure sets out to clear an innocent woman of a shocking crime in this all-new…
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The Ghost Goes to the Dogs

2023 · Cleo Coyle

A stray dog leads bookseller Penelope McClure and her gumshoe ghost on a chase for a clever killer in this brand-new entry in the “utterly charming”…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Alice Kimberly written?

We list 5 books by Alice Kimberly across 1 series, published between 2004–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Alice Kimberly's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Ghost and Mrs. McClure.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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