Linda Reilly

2 series 8 books in order

Linda Reilly, author of the Deep Fried Mysteries, including Fillet of Murder, lives with her husband in southern New Hampshire. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and its subchapter, the Guppies. When she’s not prowling the shelves of a bookstore or library in search of a cozy read, she can be found tapping away at the keyboard creating her own cozy adventure.

Known for
A Cat Lady Mystery, A Deep Fried Mystery

Series by Linda Reilly

A Cat Lady Mystery

5 books in order · 2017–2020

  1. Cover of Escape Claws

    Escape Claws

    2017 · Linda Reilly

    Here, killer, killer, killer . . . For the first time in sixteen years, Lara Caphart has returned to her hometown of Whisker Jog, New Hampshire. She…

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  2. Cover of Claws of Death

    Claws of Death

    2018 · Linda Reilly

    The meow of death . . . Whisker Jog, New Hampshire, is a long way from Hollywood, but it’s the place legendary actress Deanna Daltry wants to call…

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  3. Cover of Claws for Celebration

    Claws for Celebration

    2018 · Linda Reilly

    Fur flies between contestants during a holiday bake-off leading to a not-so-festive fatality in this charming mystery from the author of Claws of…

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  4. Cover of Claws of Action

    Claws of Action

    2019 · Linda Reilly

    Purr-suing a killer . . . The only thing that could make the High Cliff Shelter for Cats even cozier is a reading room where kids can snuggle up with…

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  5. Cover of The Girl with the Kitten Tattoo

    The Girl with the Kitten Tattoo

    2020 · Linda Reilly

    The fur is going to fly . . . Wedding bells will soon be ringing in Whisker Jog, New Hampshire. But instead of church bells, they may be tinkling…

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A Deep Fried Mystery

3 books in order · 2016–2017

  1. Cover of Fillet of Murder

    Fillet of Murder

    2016 · Linda Reilly

    Talia Marby serves up delectable English deep fried fare in the heart of the Berkshires—but she soon discovers there’s something fishy going on in…

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  2. Cover of Out of the Dying Pan

    Out of the Dying Pan

    2016 · Linda Reilly

    Revenge is set to sizzle in the tasty new Deep Fried Mystery from the author of Fillet of Murder. For Talia Marby, the sweet smell of success is a…

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  3. Cover of A Frying Shame

    A Frying Shame

    2017 · Linda Reilly

    A cooking contest becomes a fry to the finish in the new Deep Fried Mystery from the author of Out of the Dying Pan. Fry another day. The town of…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Linda Reilly written?

We list 8 books by Linda Reilly across 2 series, published between 2016–2020 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Linda Reilly's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Escape Claws.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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