What reading level is the Crime Through Time series?

The Crime Through Time series by Bill Doyle is at a Grades 4.3–4.9 reading level (average Grade 4.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 3 books in the series.

What order should I read the Crime Through Time books?

The Crime Through Time series has 3 books in order: 1. Betrayed! The 1977 Journal of Zeke Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 4), 2. Nabbed! The 1925 Journal of G. Codd Fitzmorgan (Crime Through Time, No. 2), 3. Silenced! The 1969 Journal of Malcolm Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 3).

What age is the Crime Through Time series appropriate for?

The Crime Through Time series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2/5.

Crime Through Time Books in Order

3 books by Bill Doyle. Reading level: Grades 4.3–4.9. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Crime Through Time (3 books by Bill Doyle) lands at reading level Grades 4.3–4.9, with average content intensity 2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

Books

Grades 4.3–4.9

Reading Level

2/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Crime Through Time Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Betrayed! The 1977 Journal of Zeke Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 4) Bill Doyle	Level 4-5	Mild
2	Nabbed! The 1925 Journal of G. Codd Fitzmorgan (Crime Through Time, No. 2) Bill Doyle	Level 4-5	Mild
3	Silenced! The 1969 Journal of Malcolm Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 3) Bill Doyle	Level 4-5	Mild

All Crime Through Time Books

Betrayed! The 1977 Journal of Zeke Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 4)

Bill Doyle

Betrayed! The 1977 Journal of Zeke Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 4)

Bill Doyle

Level 4-5

Nabbed! The 1925 Journal of G. Codd Fitzmorgan (Crime Through Time, No. 2)

Bill Doyle

Nabbed! The 1925 Journal of G. Codd Fitzmorgan (Crime Through Time, No. 2)

Bill Doyle

Level 4-5

Silenced! The 1969 Journal of Malcolm Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 3)

Bill Doyle

Silenced! The 1969 Journal of Malcolm Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 3)

Bill Doyle

Level 4-5

Questions about the Crime Through Time series

What reading level is the Crime Through Time series?: The Crime Through Time series by Bill Doyle is at a Grades 4.3–4.9 reading level (average Grade 4.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the Crime Through Time books?: The reading-order table above lists all 3 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the Crime Through Time series appropriate for?: The Crime Through Time series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.