Jo Dereske is an American author of mystery and children’s novels. She writes the Miss Zukas series. Jo grew up in Michigan, and couldn’t wait to leave. With that said, she embraces her Michigan roots by involving it in her fiction. Much like her character Helma Zukas, she has worked as a librarian. Jo lives in the foothills of Mount Baker, near Bellingham, Washington.
Jo Dereske made her debut as a published author in 1985 with the novel Glom Gloom. Below is a list of Jo Dereske’s books in order of when they were first published:
Publication Order of Miss Zukas Books
Publication Order of Ruby Crane Books
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Jo Dereske Synopses: Savage Cut is a mystery novel by Jo Dereske. After an accident leaves her a widow and her daughter injured, Ruby Crane abandons her job as a LAPD graphologist, retreating to her peaceful Michigan hometown, but she will have to put her crime-solving talents to use when a murderous scheme erupts nearby.
The Lone Sentinel is a children’s science fiction novel by Jo Dereske. After his father’s passing, a teenager assumes control of a light tower at the bleak and lonely outpost of the universe – a job he feels capable of handling until the arrival of two teenaged girls and a group of aliens.
