Reading Order
9 series · 33 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Christie Curse | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Sayers Swindle | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Wolfe Widow | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Marsh Madness | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Hammett Hex | 2016 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speak Ill of the Dead | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Icing on the Corpse | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Little Boy Blues | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Devil's in the Details | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Dead Don't Get Out Much | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Law & Disorder | 2009 | Buy from Amazon |
Fiona Silk Mystery Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lament For A Lounge Lizard | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Too Hot to Handle | 2007 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organize Your Corpses | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Cluttered Corpse | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Death Loves a Messy Desk | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Closet Confidential | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Busy Woman's Guide to Murder | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Death Plans a Perfect Trip | 2022 | Buy from Amazon |
Cozy Chicks Kitchen Non-Fiction Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cozy Chicks Kitchen ( By: Ellery Adams, Leann Sweeney, Maggie Sefton, Kate Collins, Lorraine Bartlett, Deb Baker, Heather Webber) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Tea Time with the Cozy Chicks ( With: Ellery Adams, Leann Sweeney, Maggie Sefton, Kate Collins, Lorraine Bartlett, Duffy Brown, Mary Kennedy) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Cozy Chicks Picnic (Short Story) ( By: Lorraine Bartlett, Duffy Brown, Mary Kennedy) | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menopause Is Murder | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Fit to Die | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Bone Dance | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | When Boomers Go Bad | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Going Out With a Bang | 2008 | Buy from Amazon |
Mary Jane Maffini Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | So Much in Common | 2010 | Buy from Amazon |
Victoria Abbott Picture Books as Victoria Abbott
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What I Want to Be (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Perfect Jack-O'-Lantern (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy from Amazon |
Mary Jane Maffini Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 3 | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Blood on the Holly | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Little Treasures | 2011 | Buy from Amazon |
Mary Jane Maffini is an American mystery novelist and short story writer known for her cozy mysteries featuring antiques dealer Sarah Booth Delaney. Born in 1943 in Alabama, Maffini began her writing career in her late thirties. Her first Sarah Booth Delaney novel, "The Body in the Bayou," was published in 1999 and introduced readers to the charming and resourceful protagonist. Maffini has penned 26 books in the series, including "Charmed to Death" and "Dead Heat." Her work has been praised for its intriguing mysteries, well-developed characters, and vibrant Southern setting. Maffini's novels have won numerous awards, including the Agatha Award for Best First Novel for "The Body in the Bayou" and multiple nominations for the Anthony Award and Macavity Award. Her work has garnered critical acclaim for its clever plotting, engaging dialogue, and portrayal of strong female characters.