Reading Order
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder is Binding | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Bookmarked for Death | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Bookplate Special | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Chapter and Hearse | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Sentenced to Death | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Murder on the Half Shelf | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Not the Killing Type | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Book Clubbed | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | A Fatal Chapter | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Title Wave | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | A Just Clause | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Poisoned Pages | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | A Killer Edition | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Handbook for Homicide | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | A Deadly Deletion | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Clause of Death | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | A Questionable Character | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | A Controversial Cover | 2024 | Buy from Amazon |
Lorna Barrett, born in 1949, is an American author known for her historical fiction and young adult novels. Growing up in South Carolina, her childhood experiences shaped her writing, often exploring themes of family, identity, and the American South. Barrett's debut novel, "Inga's Journey," (1997) was critically acclaimed, winning the Coretta Scott King Award and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. Her subsequent novels, including "Jubilee" (2000) and "The Color of Hope" (2013), have also garnered praise for their compelling characters and evocative storytelling. Barrett's work has received numerous accolades, including the South Carolina Book Award, the Golden Kite Award, and an NAACP Image Award nomination. Her novels have been translated into multiple languages and are widely studied in schools and universities.