Kerry Greenwood

1954–2025

1 series 23 books in order

Kerry Greenwood is an Australian crime writer known for the Phryne Fisher series. She was born in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray and returned there to live after traveling. She holds a degree in English and Law from Melbourne University and was admitted to the legal profession on 1 April 1982. She has written twenty novels, several plays, and is an award-winning children's writer. Her 1996 book Things She Loves: Why women Kill explores female murderers. The Phryne Fisher series, beginning in 1989 with Cocaine Blues, includes thirteen books. Greenwood has worked in various roles, including as a solicitor and locum for Victorian Legal Aid. She lives with three cats and a computer named Apple. She enjoys reading science fiction and detective stories and has no children.

Born: 1954
Known for: Phryne Fisher

Series by Kerry Greenwood

Phryne Fisher

23 books in order · 1990–2023

Cocaine Blues

2006 · Kerry Greenwood

In 1920s London, the Honourable Phryne Fisher has become bored with the party season in this novel by Kerry Greenwood. She sets her sights on…
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Flying Too High

1990 · Kerry Greenwood

Flying Too High is a 1990 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 2 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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Murder on the Ballarat Train

1991 · Kerry Greenwood

Murder on the Ballarat Train is a 1991 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 3 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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Death at Victoria Dock

1992 · Kerry Greenwood

Death at Victoria Dock is a 1992 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 4 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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The Green Mill Murder

1993 · Kerry Greenwood

The Green Mill Murder is a 1993 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 5 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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Blood and Circuses

1994 · Kerry Greenwood

Blood and Circuses is a 1994 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 6 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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Ruddy Gore

1995 · Kerry Greenwood

Ruddy Gore is a 1995 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 7 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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Urn Burial

1996 · Kerry Greenwood

Urn Burial is a 1996 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 8 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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Raisins and Almonds

1999 · Kerry Greenwood

Raisins and Almonds is a 1999 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 9 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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Death Before Wicket

1999 · Kerry Greenwood

Death Before Wicket is a 1999 book by Kerry Greenwood. It is book 10 of the series Phryne Fisher.
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How many books has Kerry Greenwood written?

We list 23 books by Kerry Greenwood across 1 series, published between 1990–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

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