Discover books similar to "The Spellmans" series

Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

If you enjoy the witty and humorous tone of The Spellmans series, you'll appreciate the charm of this book. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency follows the story of Precious Ramotswe as she opens the first detective agency in Botswana, using her intuition and traditional wisdom to solve cases.

Jasper Fforde

The Eyre Affair

Fans of The Spellmans series will enjoy this genre-bending novel that combines elements of mystery, fantasy, and humor. The Eyre Affair takes place in an alternate reality where literature is taken very seriously, and features a literary detective who must solve a string of crimes related to classic novels.

Sue Grafton

A is for Alibi

If you're looking for a series with a strong female lead and a similar tone to The Spellmans, try Sue Grafton's Alphabet series. A is for Alibi introduces Kinsey Millhone, a private investigator who uses her wit and intelligence to solve cases in a small California town.

Mark Haddon

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

This novel shares The Spellmans' quirky and offbeat tone, telling the story of a 15-year-old autistic boy who sets out to solve the mystery of a neighbor's dog's death. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a unique and compelling read that will appeal to fans of unconventional mysteries.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

If you enjoy the puzzle-solving aspect of The Spellmans series, you'll love this classic children's novel. The Westing Game follows a group of strangers who are brought together to solve a series of clues and puzzles in order to inherit a wealthy man's fortune.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

Fans of The Spellmans series will appreciate the snappy dialogue and witty banter between the main characters in this classic detective novel. The Thin Man follows a retired detective and his socialite wife as they become embroiled in a murder investigation and a series of comic misadventures.

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

This cozy mystery series features a precocious and unconventional young heroine who shares some similarities with Izzy Spellman. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie introduces Flavia de Luce, an 11-year-old chemistry prodigy who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation in her small English village.

Donald E. Westlake

The Hot Rock

If you enjoy the fast-paced and humorous tone of The Spellmans series, you'll appreciate this classic crime caper. The Hot Rock follows a group of bumbling crooks as they attempt to steal a valuable emerald, leading to a series of misadventures and double-crosses.

Tim Powers

The Stress of Her Regard

If you're looking for a unique and imaginative mystery with a supernatural twist, try this novel by Tim Powers. The Stress of Her Regard follows a group of poets and artists in the 19th century as they become entangled in a web of vampiric intrigue and romance.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

If you enjoy the historical and puzzle-solving aspects of The Spellmans series, you'll appreciate this classic mystery novel. The Daughter of Time follows a detective as he becomes obsessed with solving the mystery of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower.