Charlotte and Jamie's first case
Begin with A Study in Charlotte; the later mysteries assume the reader knows their shared history and trauma.
Book Series · 4 Books
Charlotte Holmes Books
In order from A Study in Charlotte to A Question of Holmes.
Four young-adult mysteries pair the teenage descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson as they solve crimes and confront the damage left by their famous families.
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Reading order
How to Read the Charlotte Holmes Series
Read A Study in Charlotte, The Last of August, The Case for Jamie, and A Question of Holmes in publication order. The mysteries change, but Charlotte and Jamie's relationship, family history, and recovery from trauma continue across all four books.
Brittany Cavallaro lists these four novels together as the Charlotte Holmes series. A Question of Holmes closes the sequence; there are no author-listed novellas or companion books to insert between the numbered novels.
Sources: Brittany Cavallaro's official books page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These are mature YA mysteries, not middle-grade Sherlock Holmes adaptations. They include murder, physical violence, blood, kidnapping, drug use and addiction, sexual assault and its aftermath, abusive family dynamics, strong language, alcohol, sexual situations, and ongoing trauma. Charlotte's recovery and the complicated, sometimes unhealthy bond between Charlotte and Jamie are central to the series.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2016
A Study in Charlotte
Teen descendants of Holmes and Watson face a deadly mystery at boarding school.
352 pages· 84,088 words· Est. 8 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes, descendants of the legendary detective duo, find themselves at a Connecticut boarding school. Charlotte, with her inherited quirks and vices, isn't seeking friendship. But when a student with ties to both is found dead under eerie circumstances, they must unite. As danger looms and trust is scarce, can they solve the mystery before it's too late?
In reading order
Charlotte Holmes Series
4 books · Published 2016–2019
#1
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A Study in Charlotte
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2016
Teen descendants of Holmes and Watson face a deadly mystery at boarding school.
#2
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$1049
The Last of August
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2017
A European chase reveals shocking family secrets and tests growing bonds.
#3
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$1139
The Case for Jamie
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2018
A year after tragedy, estranged partners face a deadly plot forcing them back together.
#4
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$1049
A Question of Holmes
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2019
At Oxford, mysterious accidents and a missing student pull Holmes and Watson into a chilling new case.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Charlotte Holmes series?
There are 4 books in the Charlotte Holmes series. It began with A Study in Charlotte in 2016, and the newest book, A Question of Holmes, was published in 2019.
What order should you read the Charlotte Holmes books in?
Start with A Study in Charlotte and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.
What ages are the Charlotte Holmes books best for?
The series is best for ages 13–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring Charlotte Holmes to life.
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