Laura Alden

Laura Alden is a distinguished American author, best known for her cozy mystery novels. She has written several series, including the Beth Kennedy series. Alden grew up in Michigan and went on to attend Eastern Michigan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in geology in the 1980s. She has spent most of her life living in the Midwest, with the exception of one year in Connecticut.

In addition to writing under the name Laura Alden, the author also publishes work under the pen name Laurie Cass. When she is not writing, Alden can be found working at her day job, reading, singing in the church choir, or skiing. Her cozy mystery novels are known for their suspenseful and mysterious storylines, as well as their well-developed characters.

Alden's work has been praised for its unique and versatile approach to the cozy mystery genre. The Beth Kennedy series and the Bookmobile Cat Mystery series are two of her most popular and well-regarded series. Readers have been captivated by the intricate and suspenseful storylines that Alden crafts in her novels. Her ability to create memorable and engaging characters has also earned her a devoted following among cozy mystery fans.
Beth Kennedy Books
# Title Year
1 Murder at the PTA 2010
2 Foul Play at the PTA 2011
3 Plotting at the PTA 2012
4 Curse of the PTA 2013
5 Poison at the PTA 2014
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 Saying I'm Sorry 1982
2 When? 1983
3 I Read About God's Care 1983
4 Learning About Unicorns 1985
5 Still More Knock-Knocks, Limericks, and Other Silly Sayings 1986
6 Dinosaur Jokes 1988
7 Learning About Mummies 1988
Circle The Year With Holidays Books
# Title Year
1 Halloween Safety 1993
2 Kwanzaa 1993
3 Thanksgiving 1993
4 St. Patrick's Day 1994
5 Presidents' Day 1994
6 Something for Mother 1994
7 Father's Day 1994
8 Japanese Boys' Festival 1994
9 Cinco De Mayo 2000
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Houdini 1989
2 Ornithomimus 1990
3 Megalosaurus 1991
Read Around Alphabet Town Books
# Title Year
1 Cat's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1991
2 Goat's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1992
3 Walrus's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1992
4 Elfin's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1992
5 Little Lady's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1992
6 Nightingale's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1992
7 Owl's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1992
8 Squirrel's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1992
9 Umpire's Adventure in Alphabet Town 1992
10 Penguin's Adventure In Alphabet Town 1992
11 Jack and Jill's Adventure in Alphabet Town 2000
Bookmobile Cat Mysteries Books (as Laurie Cass)
# Title Year
1 Lending a Paw 2013
2 Tailing a Tabby 2014
3 Borrowed Crime 2015
4 Pouncing on Murder 2015
5 Cat with a Clue 2016
6 Wrong Side of the Paw 2017
7 Booking the Crook 2019
8 Gone with the Whisker 2020
9 Checking Out Crime 2021
10 The Crime That Binds 2022
11 A Troubling Tail 2023
Victoria Square Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 A Crafty Killing 2010
2 The Walled Flower 2012
3 One Hot Murder 2013
4 Dead, Bath, and Beyond 2016
5 Yule Be Dead 2018
6 Murder Ink 2019
7 A Murderous Misconception 2020
8 Dead Man's Hand 2021