Elizabeth Peters

  • 103

    Catalog books

  • 88

    Works

  • 1983 to 2017

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Elizabeth Peters here writes as a novelist of mystery and adventure; the Vicky Bliss entry, Street of the Five Moons, showcases her talent for combining art-world intrigue with wry, resourceful protagonists. Expect layered plotting, archaeological and artistic detail, and a heroine who navigates danger with sharp humor and resolve.

Street of the Five Moons reflects Peters’s flair for blending suspense, historical threads, and vivid setting. The novel balances a clever puzzle with character-driven scenes, offering readers a brisk, intelligent mystery rooted in art theft, international movement, and a central investigator who refuses to be boxed in.

Best Place To Start

Here I Stay

Harpercollins • 2007 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Vicky Bliss mysteries featuring art, archaeology, and suspense • Witty first-person narration • Clever plotting with romantic tension

Genres and themes: Mystery • Art theft & archaeology • Romantic suspense • Historical settings

Who this author is best for: Readers who enjoy smart, globe-trotting mysteries with art-world detail and a touch of romance will appreciate these books.

Start with any Vicky Bliss title for the blend of art-world sleuthing and light romance; check publication dates for preferred era or tone.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Here I Stay

    Harpercollins • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 340 pages.

  2. Street of the Five Moons (A Vicky Bliss Mystery)

    Harpercollins • 2000 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 384 pages.

  3. Children of the Storm

    Harpercollins • 2003 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2003 • 617 pages.

  4. Be Buried in the Rain

    Harpercollins • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 322 pages.

  5. Greygallows

    Harpercollins • 2007 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 342 pages.

  6. Search the Shadows

    Harpercollins • 2007 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 389 pages.

  7. Shattered Silk

    Harpercollins • 2007 • standard commitment

    readers who want one of the clearer starting points on this page

  8. The Grey Beginning

    Harpercollins • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 324 pages.

  9. The Wizard's Daughter

    Harpercollins • 2007 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 352 pages.

  10. House of Many Shadows

    Harpercollins • 2006 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2006 • 352 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Here I Stay is the easier short commitment, while Street of the Five Moons (A Vicky Bliss Mystery) asks for more reading time up front.
  • Street of the Five Moons (A Vicky Bliss Mystery) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Here I Stay leans later in the catalog.

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