Darlene Ryan

6 Series

Darlene Ryan is a Canadian author known for her young adult novels and cozy mystery series under the pen name Sofie Kelly. As Kelly, she has successfully written the Magical Cats Mysteries series. She began her writing career at a young age, notably winning a poetry contest in Grade 3.

In "A Mother's Adoption Journey," Darlene Ryan chronicles her unexpected path to motherhood. Initially doubting her maternal instincts, Darlene, at the age of 40, decides to adopt a child. The book explores the emotional rollercoaster of the adoption process, capturing both its challenges and rewards. Through her story, Ryan offers a poignant look at the highs and lows of becoming a mother through adoption.

Magical Cats Mystery (as Sofie Kelly)

Curiosity Thrilled the Cat

(2011)

Sleight of Paw

(2011)

Copycat Killing

(2012)

Cat Trick

(2013)

Final Catcall

(2013)

A Midwinter's Tail

(2014)

Faux Paw

(2015)

The Cat Burglar

(2016)

Paws and Effect

(2016)

A Tale of Two Kitties

(2017)

The Cats Came Back

(2018)

A Night's Tail

(2019)

A Case of Cat and Mouse

(2020)

Hooked on a Feline

(2021)

Whiskers and Lies

(2022)

Paws to Remember

(2023)

Furever After

(2024)

Second Chance Cat Mystery (as Sofie Ryan)

The Whole Cat and Caboodle

(2014)

Buy a Whisker

(2015)

A Whisker of Trouble

(2016)

No More Pussyfooting Around

(2016)

Telling Tails

(2017)

The Fast and the Furriest

(2018)

No Escape Claws

(2019)

Claw Enforcement

(2020)

Undercover Kitty

(2021)

Totally Pawstruck

(2022)

Scaredy Cat

(2023)

Fur Love or Money

(2024)

Standalone Novels

Rules for Life

(2004)

Five Minutes More

(2009)

Pieces of Me

(2012)

Non-Fiction

A Mother's Adoption Journey

(2001)

Orca Soundings

Bull Rider

(1989)(By: Marilyn Halvorson)

Refuge Cove

(2002)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Sticks and Stones

(2002)(By: Beth Goobie)

One More Step

(2002)(By: Sheree Fitch)

Kicked Out

(2002)(By: Beth Goobie)

Death Wind

(2002)(By: William Bell)

The Hemingway Tradition

(2002)(By: Kristin Butcher)

No Problem

(2003)(By: Dayle Campbell Gaetz)

Fastback Beach

(2003)(By: Shirlee Smith Matheson)

Who Owns Kelly Paddik?

(2003)(By: Beth Goobie)

Truth

(2003)(By: Tanya Lloyd Kyi)

The Trouble with Liberty

(2003)(By: Kristin Butcher)

Hit Squad

(2003)(By: James Heneghan)

Tough Trails

(2003)(By: Irene Morck)

Thunderbowl

(2004)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Zee's Way

(2004)(By: Kristin Butcher)

No More Pranks

(2004)(By: Monique Polak)

My Time as Caz Hazard

(2004)(By: Tanya Lloyd Kyi)

Blue Moon

(2004)(By: Marilyn Halvorson)

Overdrive

(2004)(By: Eric Walters)

Charmed

(2004)(By: Carrie Mac)

Juice

(2005)(By: Eric Walters)

Something Girl

(2005)(By: Beth Goobie)

Breathless

(2005)(By: Pam Withers)

Dead-End Job

(2005)(By: Vicki Grant)

Yellow Line

(2005)(By: Sylvia Olsen)

Home Invasion

(2005)(By: Monique Polak)

Saving Grace

(2006)

Exit Point

(2006)(By: Laura Langston)

Down

(2006)(By: Norah McClintock)

Exposure

(2006)(By: Patricia Murdoch)

Tell

(2006)(By: Norah McClintock)

Stuffed

(2006)(By: Eric Walters)

Crush

(2006)(By: Carrie Mac)

Chill

(2006)(By: Colin Frizzell)

Responsible

(2007)

Wave Warrior

(2007)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Bang

(2007)(By: Norah McClintock)

The Darwin Expedition

(2007)(By: Diane Tullson)

Bull's Eye

(2007)(By: Sarah N. Harvey)

House Party

(2007)(By: Eric Walters)

I.D.

(2007)(By: Vicki Grant)

Big Guy

(2008)(By: Robin Stevenson)

Lockdown

(2008)(By: Diane Tullson)

Spiral

(2008)(By: K.L. Denman)

Middle Row

(2008)(By: Sylvia Olsen)

Learning to Fly

(2008)(By: Paul Yee)

Pain & Wastings

(2008)(By: Carrie Mac)

First Time

(2008)(By: Meg Tilly)

Battle of the Bands

(2008)(By: K.L. Denman)

Scum

(2008)(By: James C. Dekker)

In the Woods

(2009)(By: Robin Stevenson)

Running the Risk

(2009)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Back

(2009)(By: Norah McClintock)

Riley Park

(2009)(By: Diane Tullson)

Impact

(2009)(By: James C. Dekker)

Jacked

(2009)(By: Carrie Mac)

Hannah's Touch

(2009)(By: Laura Langston)

Reaction

(2010)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Comeback

(2010)(By: Vicki Grant)

Cellular

(2010)(By: Ellen Schwartz)

Rock Star

(2010)(By: Adrian Chamberlain)

Plastic

(2010)(By: Sarah N. Harvey)

Sea Change

(2010)(By: Diane Tullson)

Grind

(2010)(By: Eric Walters)

Masked

(2010)(By: Norah McClintock)

Fallout

(2011)(By: Nikki Tate)

Last Ride

(2011)(By: Laura Langston)

Outback

(2011)(By: Robin Stevenson)

Viral

(2011)(By: Alex Van Tol)

B Negative

(2011)(By: Vicki Grant)

Knifepoint

(2011)(By: Alex Van Tol)

Shattered

(2011)(By: Sarah N. Harvey)

Picture This

(2011)(By: Norah McClintock)

Redline

(2011)(By: Alex Van Tol)

Infiltration

(2011)(By: Sean Rodman)

Cuts Like a Knife

(2012)

Breaking Point

(2012)(By: Lesley Choyce)

One Way

(2012)(By: Norah McClintock)

Riot Act

(2012)(By: Diane Tullson)

Rat

(2012)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Coming Clean

(2012)(By: JeffRoss)

Dead Run

(2012)(By: Sean Rodman)

Shallow Grave

(2012)(By: Alex Van Tol)

Tagged

(2013)(By: Eric Walters)

Deadly

(2013)(By: Sarah N. Harvey)

Damage

(2013)(By: Robin Stevenson)

My Side

(2013)(By: Norah McClintock)

Crash

(2013)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Triggered

(2013)(By: Vicki Grant)

Skylark

(2014)(By: Sara Cassidy)

Final Crossing

(2014)(By: Sean Rodman)

Bike Thief

(2014)(By: Rita Feutl)

Breathing Fire

(2014)(By: Sarah Yi-Mei Tsiang)

Snitch

(2014)(By: Norah McClintock)

The Way Back

(2014)(By: Carrie Mac)

Homecoming

(2014)(By: Diane Dakers)

Tap Out

(2015)(By: Sean Rodman)

Off the Grid

(2015)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Foolproof

(2015)(By: Diane Tullson)

Sleight of Hand

(2015)(By: Natasha Deen)

Under Threat

(2016)(By: Robin Stevenson)

Scam

(2016)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Another Miserable Love Song

(2016)(By: Brooke Carter)

Enough

(2016)(By: Mary Jennifer Payne)

River Traffic

(2016)(By: Martha Brack Martin)

A Dark Truth

(2016)(By: JeffRoss)

Desert Slam

(2017)(By: Steven Barwin)

In Plain Sight

(2017)(By: Laura Langston)

Pinch Me

(2017)(By: Gabrielle S. Prendergast)

Identify

(2017)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Up North

(2017)(By: JeffRoss)

Firewall

(2017)(By: Sean Rodman)

Caged

(2017)(By: Norah McClintock)

Learning Seventeen

(2018)(By: Brooke Carter)

Kryptonite

(2018)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Impossible

(2018)(By: Jocelyn Shipley)

Shark

(2018)(By: JeffRoss)

The Thing You're Good At

(2018)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Hide and Shriek

(2018)(By: AlisonHughes)

Mayan Murder

(2018)(By: Martha Brack Martin)

Cub

(2019)(By: Paul Coccia)

Thicker Than Water

(2019)(By: Natasha Deen)

The Unbroken Hearts Club

(2019)(By: Brooke Carter)

The Bodyguard

(2019)(By: Sean Rodman)

Girls Like Me

(2019)(By: Kristin Butcher)

Watch Out

(2019)(By: Alison Hughes)

Crime Club

(2019)(By: Melodie Campbell)

The Ledge

(2020)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Blood Sport

(2020)(By: Tash McAdam)

Stella Rising

(2020)(By: Nancy Belgue)

Easy Street

(2020)(By: JeffRoss)

Stranded

(2020)(By: Jocelyn Shipley)

Double or Nothing

(2020)(By: Brooke Carter)

Dreaming in Color

(2020)(By: Melanie Florence)

Hey Jude

(2020)(By: Star Spider)

Mr. Universe

(2021)(By: Arthur Slade)

Tornado

(2021)(By: Sharon Jennings)

The Rules Have Changed

(2021)(By: Lesley Choyce)

Pickpocket

(2021)(By: Karen Spafford-Fitz)

Sink or Swim

(2021)(By: Tash McAdam)

I Dare You

(2021)(By: JeffRoss)

Shock Wave

(2024)(By: Sigmund Brouwer)

Anthologies

The Whole She-Bang 3

(2016)

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