Discover books similar to "Mary Russell" series

Laurie R. King

The Beekeeper's Apprentice

If you enjoyed the Mary Russell series, you might like to go back to the beginning and see how it all started. The Beekeeper's Apprentice introduces the reader to Mary Russell, a young woman with a keen intellect and a love for mystery, who stumbles upon the retired Sherlock Holmes in Sussex.

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Fans of Mary Russell's youthful curiosity and intelligence will enjoy meeting Flavia de Luce, an 11-year-old chemist and aspiring detective living in 1950s England. When a dead bird turns up on her doorstep, Flavia sets out to solve the mystery.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

No list of Sherlock Holmes-inspired mysteries would be complete without this classic. If you enjoyed the Mary Russell series' exploration of the moors and the supernatural, you'll appreciate this spooky tale of a family curse and a mysterious hound.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

This metafictional mystery novel features a modern-day detective who becomes obsessed with the historical mystery of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. If you enjoyed the historical aspects of the Mary Russell series, you'll appreciate Tey's attention to detail and thoughtful exploration of the past.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

If you enjoyed the darker, more psychological aspects of the Mary Russell series, you'll appreciate this historical thriller set in 1896 New York. A series of murders leads a criminal psychologist, a newspaper illustrator, and a police commissioner to team up to solve the case.

Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

Often considered the first detective novel in the English language, this classic features a young heroine who sets out to solve the mystery of a stolen diamond. If you enjoyed the intricate plotting and multiple perspectives of the Mary Russell series, you'll appreciate Collins' innovative storytelling.

Agatha Christie

The Secret Adversary

This early Christie novel features a young couple who team up to solve a mystery involving a missing woman, a stolen document, and a dangerous adversary. If you enjoyed the fast-paced adventures and daring feats of the Mary Russell series, you'll appreciate Christie's thrilling tale.