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How to Read the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series
Best Read in Order
· Start with Book 1
Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.
The series features interconnected stories with recurring characters, evolving relationships, Reg's growing acceptance of her gifts, and references to prior cases or town events. Reading in publication order is recommended to follow Reg's personal development, her deepening bonds (including a slow-burn romance), magical progression, and subtle continuity that enriches the overarching narrative. While each book delivers a self-contained mystery with satisfying resolution, sequential reading maximizes enjoyment of the character arcs and recurring supernatural threads.
About the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series
Series Premise
The core premise follows Reg Rawlins (short for Regina), a street-smart con artist and professional grifter who flees her past troubles and lands in the quiet desert town of Black Sands, Arizona. Posing as a psychic medium and fortune teller to make quick cash, her scam unexpectedly becomes real when she discovers genuine paranormal abilities—including seeing ghosts and communicating with the dead. Her life changes forever when she inherits a psychic cat and gets pulled into solving actual mysteries: suspicious deaths, thefts, disappearances, and supernatural crimes that baffle local authorities. Reg reluctantly teams up with ghosts (including those of victims), her sarcastic feline companion, and a handsome warlock to uncover truths, often while dodging danger and grappling with her own emerging powers.
Main Characters
Reg Rawlins anchors the series as the sharp-tongued, resourceful protagonist: a former con woman with a quick wit, street smarts, and a guarded heart who gradually transforms into a capable psychic investigator. Her journey from skeptic to believer adds depth and relatability.
Setting
The setting is the fictional small desert town of Black Sands, Arizona—a dusty, sun-baked community with a surprising undercurrent of magic and psychics. Quaint neighborhoods, local businesses, desert landscapes, and community gatherings provide cozy backdrops for investigations, while the paranormal elements add an otherworldly layer to everyday life in this seemingly ordinary place.
Tone & Themes
The tone is fun, witty, and cozy, with snappy banter, gentle suspense, and laugh-out-loud humor. Workman keeps things light and clean—no graphic violence, focusing instead on clever deduction, quirky antics, and feel-good moments. Themes explore redemption and second chances (even for con artists), embracing unexpected gifts, the power of found family, small-town secrets, and the blurred line between fraud and genuine ability. It celebrates resilience, friendship (living and ghostly), and the idea that truth often emerges from the most unlikely sources.
In the end, the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series captivates with its irresistible mix of humor, heart, and supernatural sleuthing, proving that even a lifelong con can find purpose—and magic—in the most unexpected places. Workman crafts a world where ghosts gossip, cats snark, and one plucky woman learns that real power comes from facing the truth, one mystery at a time. Readers finish each installment grinning, charmed by Reg's growth, and eager for her next quirky adventure in Black Sands. It's cozy paranormal perfection: clever, warm, and utterly addictive.
FAQ
How many books are in the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series?
27 books
When will the next book in the series be released?
The next book in the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series, The Hidden Hoard of Drakuntsee, will be published in Jul-2026.
When was the most recent book released?
Enchanted Mirror Maze was published in May 2026.
What was the first book in the series?
The first book in the series is What the Cat Knew, published in February 2019.
What genre is the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series?
The series primarily falls into the Cozy Paranormal Mystery genre.
Do you need to read the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series in order?
It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.
What is the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series about?
The core premise follows Reg Rawlins (short for Regina), a street-smart con artist and professional grifter who flees her past troubles and lands in the quiet desert town of Black Sands, Arizona. Posing as a psychic medium and fortune teller to make quick cash, her scam unexpectedly becomes real when she discovers genuine paranormal abilities—including seeing ghosts and communicating with the dead. Her life changes forever when she inherits a psychic cat and gets pulled into solving actual mysteries: suspicious deaths, thefts, disappearances, and supernatural crimes that baffle local authorities. Reg reluctantly teams up with ghosts (including those of victims), her sarcastic feline companion, and a handsome warlock to uncover truths, often while dodging danger and grappling with her own emerging powers.
Is the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective series finished?
The series is ongoing, with the next book currently scheduled.
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