Haunted Guesthouse Books in Order
Complete reading order for the Haunted Guesthouse series.
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How to Read the Haunted Guesthouse series
Best Read in Order
· Start with Book 1
Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.
Reading the Haunted Guesthouse books in publication order provides the best experience. Every novel features a complete murder investigation with its own solution, but Alison's personal life, her friendships, and her relationships with the resident ghosts continue to evolve from book to book. New recurring characters are introduced, existing relationships deepen, and long-term storylines gradually develop throughout the series. Readers who jump into a later book will have no trouble following the mystery itself, but they will miss much of the character history and ongoing relationship development.
About the Haunted Guesthouse series
Series Premise
The Haunted Guesthouse series is a paranormal cozy mystery series centered on Alison Kerby, who leaves her former life behind to open a guesthouse on the Jersey Shore. Soon after moving in, she discovers the property is haunted by two ghosts who become unexpected partners in solving local murders. Each novel features a new mystery while continuing Alison's efforts to balance family life, running the inn, and communicating with the dead.
Main Characters
Alison Kerby is the series' central protagonist and the owner of the haunted guesthouse. Her young daughter, Melissa Kerby, is one of the few living people who can also see ghosts, while resident spirits Maxie Malone and Paul Harrison regularly assist with investigations. Police officers, family members, guests, and local residents form a recurring supporting cast that grows over the course of the series.
Setting
The series is set in a small shore town in New Jersey, with the haunted guesthouse serving as the center of the action. Beaches, local businesses, neighborhoods, and seasonal visitors provide a familiar backdrop for the mysteries. The combination of a coastal setting and a permanently haunted inn gives the series its distinctive atmosphere.
Tone & Themes
The Haunted Guesthouse series blends cozy mystery, paranormal fiction, and light humor. Common themes include friendship, family, second chances, justice, and learning to trust unlikely allies. Although every book revolves around murder, the stories maintain a warm, witty tone with an emphasis on character interactions.
Is This Series Worth Reading?
The Haunted Guesthouse series is a strong choice for readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a paranormal twist and a consistent cast of recurring characters. It also appeals to readers who like character-driven mysteries where relationships continue to develop alongside the individual cases.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
The books include murder investigations, references to death, and supernatural elements involving ghosts. Violence is generally mild and off-page, with very little graphic content. Romance is light, and there is no explicit sexual content.
Readers looking for the Haunted Guesthouse series order should begin with Night of the Living Deed to meet Alison, the resident ghosts, and the supporting cast. While each mystery reaches a satisfying conclusion, reading the books in order provides the fullest experience as the characters and their relationships grow over time.
FAQ
How many books are in the Haunted Guesthouse series?
12 books total: 10 main + 2 extra stories
When will the next book in the series be released?
No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Bones Behind the Wheel, was published in January 2019.
When was the most recent book released?
Bones Behind the Wheel was published in January 2019.
What was the first book in the series?
The first book in the series is Night of the Living Deed, published in June 2010.
What genre is the Haunted Guesthouse series?
The series primarily falls into the Cozy Mystery genre.
Do you need to read the Haunted Guesthouse series in order?
It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.
What is the Haunted Guesthouse series about?
The Haunted Guesthouse series is a paranormal cozy mystery series centered on Alison Kerby, who leaves her former life behind to open a guesthouse on the Jersey Shore. Soon after moving in, she discovers the property is haunted by two ghosts who become unexpected partners in solving local murders. Each novel features a new mystery while continuing Alison's efforts to balance family life, running the inn, and communicating with the dead.
Is the Haunted Guesthouse series finished?
The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.
Cover Art From the Haunted Guesthouse series
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