Reading Order
10 series · 47 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder of a Small-Town Honey | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Murder of a Sweet Old Lady | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Murder of a Sleeping Beauty | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Murder of a Snake in the Grass | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Murder of a Barbie and Ken | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Murder of a Pink Elephant | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Murder of a Smart Cookie | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Murder of a Real Bad Boy | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Murder of a Botoxed Blonde | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Murder of a Chocolate-Covered Cherry | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Murder of a Royal Pain | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Murder of a Wedding Belle | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Murder of a Bookstore Babe | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Murder of a Creped Suzette | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | Murder of the Cat's Meow | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Murder of a Stacked Librarian | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Murder of a Needled Knitter | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Murder of an Open Book | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | Murder of a Cranky Catnapper | 2016 | Buy from Amazon |
Scumble River Mysteries Short Stories
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dead Blondes Tell No Tales (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Not a Monster of a Chance (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Shop of Homicide | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Dead Between the Lines | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Dying for a Cupcake | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Between a Book and a Hard Place | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Fly Me to the Tomb | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
Change Of Heart Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Girl Undone (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Good Girl Overboard | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Lucky Girl Hits the Jackpot | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Smart Girl Swept Away | 2015 | Buy from Amazon |
Stephanie Danielson Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Finger in Every Lie (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | All I Want for Christmas is You...Dead! (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon |
Welcome Back To Scumble River Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dead in the Water | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Die Me a River | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Come Homicide or High Water | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Body Over Troubled Waters | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
Chef-To-Go Mysteries Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tart of Darkness | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Leave No Scone Unturned | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Winner Cake All | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Chili Chili Bang Bang | 2023 | Buy from Amazon |
Delicious Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinfully Delicious | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Dangerously Delicious | 2018 | Buy from Amazon |
Forever Charmed Mysteries Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Call to Charms | 2019 | Buy from Amazon |
Denise Swanson Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ...And the Dying is Easy | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Drop-Dead Blonde | 2005 | Buy from Amazon |
Denise Swanson is an American author known for her popular historical mystery novels. Born in 1949, Swanson developed a passion for writing at a young age. After graduating from college, she worked as a teacher and editor before pursuing her writing career full-time. Swanson's notable works include the "Talia Inger" and "Scumble River" mystery series. Her historical mysteries are often praised for their vivid settings, well-developed characters, and intricate plots. Swanson has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Agatha Award, the Mary Higgins Clark Award, and the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award. Her books have also been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Swanson's critical success is attributed to her ability to blend captivating storytelling with historical accuracy. Her novels are a testament to her passion for history and her talent for creating compelling mysteries.