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The Molly Murphy Mysteries is a historical mystery series that began in 2001 with the publication of Murphy's Law, which won the Agatha Award for Best First Novel. The series follows Molly Murphy, an Irish immigrant who becomes a private investigator in New York City during the early 1900s. The author of the series is Rhys Bowen, who wrote the first twenty books. Starting in 2022, Clare Broyles joined as a co-author for subsequent titles. The series comprises twenty-one books and is set in early 20th-century New York, featuring Molly Murphy navigating cases within the social and cultural context of the time. New installments have been released annually, with the series continuing through 2025.
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In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Rhys Bowen
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Rhys Bowen
Death of Riley is a 2002 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 2 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2003 · Rhys Bowen
For the Love of Mike is a historical mystery novel by Rhys Bowen, published by St. Martin's Press on 30 November 2003. The book won the Anthony Award…
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2005 · Rhys Bowen
In Like Flynn is a 2005 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 4 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2006 · Rhys Bowen
Oh Danny Boy is a 2006 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 5 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2007 · Rhys Bowen
In Dublin's Fair City is a 2007 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 6 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2008 · Rhys Bowen
Tell Me, Pretty Maiden is a 2008 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 7 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2009 · Rhys Bowen
In a Gilded Cage is a 2009 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 8 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2010 · Rhys Bowen
The Last Illusion is a 2010 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 9 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2011 · Rhys Bowen
Bless the Bride is a 2011 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 10 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2012 · Rhys Bowen
Hush Now, Don't You Cry is a 2012 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 11 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2013 · Rhys Bowen
The Family Way is a 2013 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 12 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2014 · Rhys Bowen
City of Darkness and Light is a 2014 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 13 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2015 · Rhys Bowen
The Edge of Dreams is a 2015 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 14 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2015 · Rhys Bowen
Away in a Manger is a 2015 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 15 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2016 · Rhys Bowen
Time of Fog and Fire is a 2016 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 16 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2017 · Rhys Bowen
The Ghost of Christmas Past is a 2017 book by Rhys Bowen. It is book 17 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2022 · Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles
Wild Irish Rose is a 2022 book by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles. It is book 18 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2023 · Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles
All That is Hidden is a 2023 book by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles. It is book 19 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2024 · Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles
In Sunshine or in Shadow is a 2024 book by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles. It is book 20 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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2025 · Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles
Silent as the Grave is a 2025 book by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles. It is book 21 of the series Molly Murphy Mysteries.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Molly Murphy Mysteries books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Murphy's Law”. Start with “Murphy's Law.”
How many books are in the Molly Murphy Mysteries series?
We list 21 books by Rhys Bowen , published between 2001–2025.
Where can I buy the Molly Murphy Mysteries books?
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