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Set in 19th century New Orleans, The Benjamin January Mysteries follow the investigations of Benjamin January, a free man of color and voodoo practitioner. Each novel centers on his efforts to uncover the truth and clear the names of those wrongfully accused, often facing societal prejudice and complex moral dilemmas. The series explores themes of justice, race, and belief within the historical context of New Orleans.
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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In 19th century New Orleans, Benjamin January, a free man of color, works to clear the name of his sister, who is accused of providing arsenic to a…
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Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Graveyard dust”.
How many books are in the The Benjamin January Mysteries series?
We list 8 books by Barbara Hambly , published between 1999–2024.
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