Murdoch Mysteries Books in Order
Set in late-Victorian Toronto, the Murdoch Mysteries series follows Detective William Murdoch as he investigates crimes using groundbreaking forensic techniques. Written by Maureen Jennings, these atmospheric historical mysteries bring 1890s Toronto to vivid life, weaving real historical events and social issues into compelling whodunits. The series inspired the long-running Canadian television show of the same name.
Except the Dying
In 1895 Toronto, Detective William Murdoch investigates the death of a young kitchen maid found frozen in a laneway. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets connecting the city's wealthy elite to its poorest residents, exposing the vast social divide of Victorian-era Canada.
Published: 1997
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Under the Dragon's Tail
Detective Murdoch is called to investigate when a notorious backstreet abortionist is found murdered. The victim had many enemies among the desperate women she both helped and exploited, and Murdoch must navigate the moral complexities of Victorian society to find the killer.
Published: 1998
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Poor Tom Is Cold
When a police constable is found hanged in a privy behind a bawdy house, it looks like suicide. But Detective Murdoch suspects foul play and launches an investigation that leads him into the dangerous world of Toronto's secret societies and their hidden agendas.
Published: 2001
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Let Loose the Dogs
Murdoch's personal life collides with his professional duties when his estranged father is accused of murder during a bare-knuckle boxing match. Determined to uncover the truth, Murdoch must confront his painful past while navigating the brutal underground fighting scene of 1890s Toronto.
Published: 2003
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Night's Child
A young boy is found dead in a tenement, and Detective Murdoch must investigate the case while dealing with the plight of Toronto's most vulnerable children. The investigation leads him through orphanages, workhouses, and the dark underbelly of a city that often fails to protect its youngest residents.
Published: 2005
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Vices of My Blood
Detective Murdoch investigates the murder of a Unitarian minister found dead in his church. The victim's secret vices and hidden life gradually come to light as Murdoch peels back the respectable facade of Victorian Toronto society.
Published: 2006
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A Journeyman to Grief
When a coachman is found dead in his employer's stable, Detective Murdoch discovers connections to the American Civil War and the Underground Railroad. The investigation reveals that the echoes of slavery and racial injustice still reverberate through 1890s Toronto.
Published: 2007
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Let Darkness Bury the Dead
Set during the Great War, an older Murdoch investigates the death of a young woman found in a munitions factory. As he delves into the case, he must contend with the upheaval of wartime Toronto, where everything he knew has changed.
Published: 2017
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