If you love pulse-pounding historical adventures mixed with cutting-edge science, romantic tension, and a heroine who can outsmart (and outfight) almost anyone, then the Cassiopeia Vitt series by Steve Berry and M.J. Rose is pure catnip. Cassiopeia Vitt – the brilliant, fearless architect and philanthropist first introduced in Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone universe – finally gets her own thrilling spin-off series, and readers can’t get enough.
Whether you’re a longtime Cotton Malone fan or completely new to the world, this is the ultimate, up-to-date guide to reading all the Cassiopeia Vitt books in order (including novellas and the full-length novels).
Cassiopeia Vitt Series: All Books in Chronological Order
The Cassiopeia Vitt series, a thrilling spin-off from Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone universe co-authored with M.J. Rose, features the intrepid heroine in high-stakes historical mysteries. Below is the complete list of all books in publication (and recommended reading) order, including the prequel short story and the four novellas. As of December 13, 2025, no new full-length novels have been released since 2021, despite earlier teases of upcoming titles.
| Order | Title | Type | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Balkan Escape | Short Story (eBook) | 2011 | Prequel; Cassiopeia’s first appearance (optional but recommended for fans). Included in paperback of The Emperor’s Tomb. |
| 2 | The Museum of Mysteries | Novella | 2018 | Standalone adventure involving Nostradamus secrets in France. |
| 3 | The Lake of Learning | Novella | 2019 | Explores Cathar mysteries and ancient learning in southern France. |
| 4 | The House of Long Ago | Novella | 2020 | Set in Spain, uncovering Inquisition-era secrets in Cassiopeia’s ancestral home. |
| 5 | The End of Forever | Novella | 2021 | Involves immortality experiments and personal stakes for Cassiopeia. |
| – | The Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure Series: Books 1-4 | Bundle/Omnibus | 2021 | Collects the four novellas (#2–5 above) in one volume for easy reading. |
Cassiopeia Vitt Books In Publication Order (Recommended Reading Order)
- The Museum of Mysteries (2018) A Cassiopeia Vitt Novella – Book 1 Cassiopeia’s very first solo adventure! While restoring a medieval castle in France, she discovers a cryptic 13th-century box that once belonged to Nostradamus. What starts as curiosity quickly turns deadly. → Perfect bite-sized introduction (about 150 pages).
- The Lake of Learning (2019) A Cassiopeia Vitt Novella – Book 2 Cassiopeia travels to the South of France chasing clues tied to the Cathars and a revolutionary learning method that someone will kill to keep hidden.
- The House of Long Ago (2020) A Cassiopeia Vitt Novella – Book 3 A haunted house in Andorra, a missing woman, and secrets from the Spanish Inquisition pull Cassiopeia into a centuries-spanning mystery.
- The End of Forever (2021) A Cassiopeia Vitt Novella – Book 4 The final novella (so far). Cassiopeia confronts a chilling experiment tied to immortality and faces her most personal case yet.
Important note: The four novellas above were originally published separately but are now conveniently bundled together in one volume:
The Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure Series: Books 1-4 (2021) If you’re just starting, grab the bundle – you’ll fly through all four stories in a weekend!
- The Balkan Escape (2011) – Optional Prequel This is actually a Cotton Malone short story (eBook single) that serves as Cassiopeia’s very first appearance ever. It’s set years earlier and not required reading, but die-hard fans love seeing baby Cassiopeia in action.
Full-Length Cassiopeia Vitt Novels
- The Oracle of the Nile (Expected 2026 – Title TBD) Steve Berry and M.J. Rose have confirmed the first full-length Cassiopeia Vitt novel is in the works! As of December 2025, no official title or exact release date has been announced, but Berry has teased an Egyptian setting and “the biggest adventure Cass has ever faced.” Keep your eyes peeled!
Quick Reading Order Cheat Sheet
- (Optional) The Balkan Escape – short story (2011)
- The Museum of Mysteries (2018)
- The Lake of Learning (2019)
- The House of Long Ago (2020)
- The End of Forever (2021) OR grab the 4-in-1 bundle and binge them all
- Upcoming full-length novel (2026)
Why Readers Are Obsessed with Cassiopeia Vitt
- Smarter, tougher, and more layered than most thriller heroines
- Gorgeous European settings you’ll want to book flights to immediately
- The perfect blend of Dan Brown-style historical puzzles and modern high-stakes action
- Subtle (and not-so-subtle) romantic sparks with a certain ex-DOJ agent we all know and love 😉
New to the Series? Start Here
If you only have time for one book right now, start with The Museum of Mysteries (or the 4-novella bundle). You’ll be hooked by page 20 – guaranteed.
Happy reading, adventurers – Cassiopeia is waiting! 🗝️✈️
Which Cassiopeia Vitt novella is your favorite so far? Drop it in the comments – let’s talk mysteries!
