Leonie Swann Books In Order

Publication Order of Miss Sharp Investigates Books

Publication Order of Sheep Detective Story Books

Leonie Swann is a bestselling cozy mystery fiction novelist best known for his Sheep Detective and Agnes Sharp Murder Mysteries. She was born in Munich Germany in 1975 and has become one of the most celebrated authors in the mystery and crime genres in Germany. Earlier on, Leonie went to college where she studied English literature, psychology, and philosophy at the universities of Berlin and Munich. She now uses her knowledge of the subjects she studied as inspiration for her thematic and narrative style. Over the years, Swann has lived in various cities including Cambridge in England and Berlin in Germany.

Swann’s literary career began in 2005 when she published one of her most popular novels, Three Bags Full. The work introduced readers to one of the most unusual detective teams- a flock of sheep who will do anything to get to the bottom of the mysterious murder of their shepherd. Leonie Swann wrote the novel with engaging storytelling and inventive premise which made it very popular with a wide audience. The work would become a bestselling title in Germany for months on end. It would then become a success on the international stage and would sell more than 100,00 copies within six months of it being published. It has also been translated into at least 32 languages across the world. Swann would go on to publish several other titles and now has at least four titles to his name.

During her career, Leonie Swann has won several accolades. In 2006, Three Bags Full her debut novel was the winner of the Friedrich Glauser Prize in addition to the Bloody Cover Award in the same year. In 2007, she same title would win the Buchliebling award in Germany. While Swann achieved much success in crime and mystery, she has never been a conformist when it comes to genre classifications. She has developed a reputation for well-paced storylines, intricate world-building, and engaging characters over strictly adhering to genre conventions. Her perspective makes it possible for her to come up with quirky heroes in offbeat narratives which encourages readers to see the world from different vantage points. By utilizing some familiar elements of the crime genre, she usually crafts comfortable spaces for readers in which she introduces humor and deviates from conventional paths. Leonie Swann’s distinctive characters and innovative storytelling have made her one of the most prominent figures in contemporary literature.

Leonie Swann published her debut novel Three Bags Full as a surprising and funny mystery that features some of the most interesting detectives. At the opening of the story, something is very wrong with George the shepherd from the Irish village of Glennkill. His sheep have come around him as they are concerned about the man who cared for them and read to them every night. He is now lying on the ground pinned down by a spade and his flock led by Miss Maple the leader will do anything to find his killer. Among the investigators is Mopple the Whale known for his never-ending hunger and excellent memory, Othello from the Dublin Zoo, and an existential ewe named Zora. Together, they look into the crime late into the night as they make wild speculations. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they go on exploratory missions and soon encounter some possible suspects. There is a sinister priest named Father Will, a secretive village newcomer named Rebecca, and a terrifying butcher named Ham. With heart and wit, it is a savory mystery with a very good plot and characterization.

Swann published her second novel in the series Garou in 2009. This time around, the sheep of Glennkill are about to go on an electrifying wool-raising adventure. Working with Rebecca the shepherdess, they left their home in Glennkill Ireland, and headed to continental Europe. They move into winter quarters in France, a stone throw’s away from a remote castle. It could have been very comfortable except for the neighboring pasture that is full of goats. There is also a general unease about the snow and a mysterious warning about a strange sheep. Could it be A werewolf, a human in sheep’s clothing? A Loup Garou! Or maybe it is all in their minds. When someone stumbles upon a dead body near the forest they don’t know who to fear more between the Garou and his hunters. But what they are certain about is that they will need to get to the bottom of the mystery to protect their own lives and that of their shepherdess. It is not long before their investigations lead them on a trail through the forest and snow flurries and through the castle’s corridors.