Does this page include every Aaron Stander book?

This catalog lists the Aaron Stander books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Aaron Stander series listed separately?

Yes. Each Aaron Stander series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Aaron Stander books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Aaron Stander Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read Aaron Stander books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Aaron Stander bibliography.

Find every Aaron Stander book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 12 books / 1 series

American author Aaron Stander is best known for his Ray Elkins mystery series, set in the Great Lakes region. His novels have earned critical acclaim, including multiple Michigan Notable Book Awards. This page lists Aaron Stander’s books in order, covering both chronological publication and the series reading order.

All Aaron Stander Books in Chronological Order

2000 Summer People POoREMB / 1 Buy

2006 Color Tour POoREMB / 2 Buy

2009 Deer Season POoREMB / 3 Buy

2010 Shelf Ice POoREMB / 4 Buy

2011 Medieval Murders POoREMB / 5 Buy

2012 Cruelest Month POoREMB / 6 Buy

2013 Death in a Summer Colony POoREMB / 7 Buy

2016 Murder in the Merlot POoREMB / 8 Buy

2017 Gales of November POoREMB / 9 Buy

2018 The Center Cannot Hold POoREMB / 10 Buy

2020 Destination Wedding POoREMB / 11 Buy

2024 Smoke and Mirrors POoREMB / 12 Buy

Aaron Stander Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

Ray Elkins Mystery Books in Reading Order 12 books / 2000-2024

01 Summer People 2000 Buy

02 Color Tour 2006 Buy

03 Deer Season 2009 Buy

04 Shelf Ice 2010 Buy

05 Medieval Murders 2011 Buy

06 Cruelest Month 2012 Buy

07 Death in a Summer Colony 2013 Buy

08 Murder in the Merlot 2016 Buy

09 Gales of November 2017 Buy

10 The Center Cannot Hold 2018 Buy

11 Destination Wedding 2020 Buy

12 Smoke and Mirrors 2024 Buy

Where to start with Aaron Stander

What is the best order to read Aaron Stander books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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Source note: Sequencebooks organizes author, book, and series records from its catalog data. Publication years and series order are shown when available.