Kerry Greenwood

Kerry Greenwood

"If I ever saw my muse she would be an old woman with a tight bun and spectacles poking me in the middle of the back and growling, "Wake up and write the book!" "

Kerry Greenwood is the author of more than fifty novels, a book of short stories, six non-fiction works, and the editor of two collections of crime writing.

Her beloved Phryne Fisher series has become a successful ABC TV series, 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries', which sold around the world. She is also the author of the contemporary crime series featuring Corinna Chapman, baker and reluctant investigator. In addition, Kerry is the author of several books for young adults and the Delphic Women series.

When not writing, Kerry has been an advocate in magistrates' courts for the Legal Aid Commission and, in the 2020 Australia Day Honours, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to literature.

She is not married, has no children, is the co-warden of a Found Cats' Home and lives with an accredited wizard. In her spare time, she stares blankly out the window.

What genres does Kerry Greenwood write in?

She is best known for crime and mystery fiction. She also writes contemporary crime, novels for young adults, the Delphic Women series, short stories and non-fiction, and has edited crime-writing collections.

What series is she best known for and has it been adapted?

Her best-known series is the Phryne Fisher mysteries, which were adapted into the ABC TV series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries that sold internationally.

Where should I start reading Kerry Greenwood?

Start with the first book of the series that interests you. For Phryne Fisher begin with Cocaine Blues (Book 1). For the Corinna Chapman contemporary crime series begin with Earthly Delights (Book 1).

What is the recommended reading order for the Phryne Fisher books?

Read the Phryne Fisher books in their numbered series order. Cocaine Blues is Book 1, Flying Too High is Book 2 and Murder on the Ballarat Train is Book 3; subsequent titles continue sequentially.

Has Kerry Greenwood received notable recognition for her work?

Yes. She has published more than fifty novels and multiple other works, and in 2020 she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to literature.

Popular Books By Kerry Greenwood

Kerry Greenwood's Top Series


The Phryne Fisher Series

Raisins and Almonds : Phryne Fisher : Book 9 - Kerry Greenwood

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Flying Too High : Phryne Fisher : Book 2 - Kerry Greenwood

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Murder on the Ballarat Train : Phryne Fisher : Book 3 - Kerry Greenwood
Death Before Wicket : Phryne Fisher : Book 10 - Kerry Greenwood

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The Green Mill Murder : Phryne Fisher : Book 5 - Kerry Greenwood

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Death by Water : Phryne Fisher : Book 15 - Kerry Greenwood

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Cocaine Blues : Phryne Fisher : Book 1 - Kerry Greenwood

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Away with the Fairies : Phryne Fisher : Book 11 - Kerry Greenwood

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Murder in Montparnasse : Phryne Fisher : Book 12 - Kerry Greenwood

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The Castlemaine Murders : Phryne Fisher : Book 13 - Kerry Greenwood

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Death in Daylesford : A Phryne Fisher Mystery - Kerry Greenwood

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Dead Man's Chest : Phryne Fisher : Book 18 - Kerry Greenwood
Blood and Circuses : Phryne Fisher : Book 6 - Kerry Greenwood
Death at Victoria Dock : Phryne Fisher : Book 4 - Kerry Greenwood
Urn Burial : Phryne Fisher : Book 8 - Kerry Greenwood

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Ruddy Gore : Phryne Fisher : Book 7 - Kerry Greenwood

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Unnatural Habits : Phryne Fisher : Book 19 - Kerry Greenwood
Murder and Mendelssohn : Phryne Fisher : Book 20 - Kerry Greenwood
Murder in the Dark : Phryne Fisher : Book 16 - Kerry Greenwood
Queen of the Flowers : Phryne Fisher : Book 14 - Kerry Greenwood
Murder on a Midsummer Night : Phryne Fisher : Book 17 - Kerry Greenwood

The Corinna Chapman Series

Earthly Delights : Corinna Chapman : Book 1 - Kerry Greenwood

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The Spotted Dog : Corinna Chapman: Book 7 - Kerry Greenwood

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Devil's Food : Corinna Chapman : Book 3 - Kerry Greenwood

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Heavenly Pleasures : Corinna Chapman Series : Book 2 - Kerry Greenwood
Cooking the Books : Corinna Chapman Series : Book 6 - Kerry Greenwood
Trick or Treat : Corinna Chapman : Book 4 - Kerry Greenwood
Forbidden Fruit : Corinna Chapman Series : Book 5 - Kerry Greenwood

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