Lisa Lutz

The Spellmans Strike Again, the fourth book in the series, is now available! Find out more about the book or buy the book.

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What's New

Meet the Spellmans—a highly functioning yet supremely dysfunctional family of private investigators in these funny stories of suspicion, surveillance, and surprise. Find out more about The Spellman Files, Curse of the Spellmans, Revenge of the Spellmans and The Spellmans Strike Again.

  • “...a series that keeps getting better and better.”

    —Publisher's Weekly, Starred review · read reviews
  • "Those in the market for mayhem and mirth will revel in Lutz's irresistible blend of suspense, irony, and wit.”

    —Allison Block, Booklist · read reviews
  • “Simply put, this tale of the Spellman family is irresistible, and you hate to see the romp end.”

    —Patricia Corrigan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch · read reviews
  • “Fans of The Spellman Files will laugh just as loudly at the comic antics chronicled in this sparkling sequel.”

    —Publisher's Weekly, Starred review · read reviews
  • “Like little sister Rae's beloved sugary confections, The Spellman Files goes down easy. ”

    —Cynthia Houng, KQED Arts & Culture · read reviews
  • “Once again, Lutz treats readers to a madcap roller-coaster ride.”

    —Shelley Mosley, Library Journal Reviews · read reviews
  • “A fresh story that works real issues through an offbeat premise.”

    —Kirkus, Starred review · read reviews
  • “Lutz magically pulls a rabbit out of her hat at almost every turn.”

    —Frank Bascombe, Aint It Cool News · read reviews
  • “Lutz is an excellent choice for readers in the market for steady laughs and a smattering of suspense.”

    —Allison Block, Booklist · read reviews
  • “Can the family that snoops together stay together? Stay tuned as a dynamic new series unfolds.”

    —Publisher's Weekly · read reviews
  • The Spellman Files is a zany and hilarious debut for Lisa Lutz.”

    —Marilyn Dahl, Shelf Awareness · read reviews

Release Date News

Curse of the Spellmans mass market paperback

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The Spellman Files mass market paperback

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