Susan Wittig Albert
China Bayles is an herb storeowner and former attorney living in Pecan Springs, Texas. Herb lore and small town tradition are important features of this series.
___ Thyme of Death - 1992
___ Witches' Bane - 1993
___ Hangman's Root - 1994
___ Rosemary Remembered - 1995
___ Rueful Death - 1995
___ Love Lies Bleeding - 1997
___ Chile Death - 1998
___ Lavender Lies - 1999
___ Mistletoe Man - 2000
___ Bloodroot - 2001
___ Indigo Dying - 2003
___ An Unthymely Death (stories) - 2003
___ A Dilly of a Death - 2004
___ Deadman's Bones - 2005
___ Bleeding Hearts - 2006
___ Spanish Dagger - 2007
___ Nightshade - 2008
___ Wormwood - 2009
___ Holly Blues - 2010

Recipes using herbs as well as "plant lore, garden mysteries, and herbal magic" can be found on the author's Web site: www.mysterypartners.com. Another site, www.abouthyme.com is a site specifically for this series; it includes podcasts, book reviews, blogs and links.

Sarah Andrews
The author is a geologist, as is her character Em Hansen. The first book is set at a Wyoming drilling rig and includes fascinating details of the tough world of oil as well as other facets of a geologist's work.
___ Tensleep - 1994
___ A Fall in Denver - 1995
___ Mother Nature - 1997
___ Only Flesh and Bones - 1998
___ Bone Hunter - 1999
___ An Eye for Gold - 2000
___ Fault Line - 2002
___ Killer Dust - 2003
___ Earth Colors - 2004
___ Dead Dry - 2005

The site www.sarahandrews.net includes author info and a geology sections for educators.

Jennifer Apodaca
Samantha Shaw finds out after her husband's death that he was not exactly a great guy. Determined to rely on only her self, Samantha opens Heart Mates dating service; it turns out, though, that dating can be murder. This series is somewhere between romance and mystery - a little craziness but not quite Stephanie Plum.
___ Dating Can be Murder - 2002
___ Dying to Meet You - 2003
___ Ninja Soccer Moms - 2004
___ Batteries Required - 2005
___ Thrilled to Death - 2006

Author and series information can be found at http://www.jenniferapodaca.com/.

Sandra Balzo
Author Balzo, former native of Brookfield, WI, has created a character that many can relate to. Newly divorced Maggy Thorsen opens a coffee shop in suburban Brookhills. Maggy is independent, witty and down-to-Earth. A fun and quirky cast of characters as well as references to the Milwaukee and Brookfield areas make this a great series.
___ Uncommon Grounds - 2004
___ Grounds for Murder - 2007
___ Bean There, Done That - 2008
___ Brewed, Crude, and Tattooed - 2009
___ From the Grounds Up - 2010

The author's Web site includes a bio and information/reviews for each book in the series: http://www.sandrabalzo.com/.

Linda Barnes
Six-foot one, redhead Carlotta Carlyle, former Boston cop and sometimes cab driver, sets herself up as an independent private investigator, ready to deal with anything.
___ A Trouble of Fools - 1987
___ The Snake Tattoo - 1989
___ Coyote - 1990
___ Steel Guitar - 1991
___ Snapshot - 1993
___ Hardware - 1995
___ Cold Case - 1997
___ Flash Point - 1999
___ The Big Dig - 2002
___ Deep Pockets - 2004
___ The Heart of the World - 2006
___ Lie Down with the Devil - 2008

The author's Web site includes a bio of the main character: http://www.lindabarnes.com/.

Nevada Barr
Anna Pigeon is a National Park ranger whose assignments take her all over the United States. Anna uncovers dark secrets in wilderness locales. This series is ingenious and riveting.
___ Track of the Cat - 1993
___ A Superior Death - 1994
___ Ill Wind - 1995
___ Fire Storm - 1996
___ Endangered Species - 1997
___ Blind Descent - 1998
___ Liberty Falling - 1999
___ Deep South - 2000
___ Blood Lure - 2001
___ Hunting Season - 2002
___ Flashback - 2003
___ High Country - 2004
___ Hard Truth - 2005
___ Winter Study - 2008
___ Borderline - 2009

Barr's first job as a Park Ranger was with Isle Royale National Park. To find out more, visit the author's Web site: http://www.nevadabarr.com.

Stephanie Barron (Francine Matthews)
In this mystery series, Jane Austen is a sleuth whose lively mind and acerbic tongue are useful in solving crimes. This is very entertaining reading, especially for those familiar with Jane Austens novels. Most titles start with : Jane and the
___ Unpleasantness of Scargrave Manor - 1996
___ Man of the Cloth - 1997
___ Wandering Eye - 1998
___ Genius of the Place - 1999
___ Stillroom Maid - 2000
___ Prisoner of Wool House - 2001
___ Ghosts of Netley - 2003
___ Jane and His Lordship's Legacy - 2005
___ the Barque of Frailty - 2006
___ Madness of Lord Byron - 2010
___ Canterbury Tale - 2011

For a preview of these titles, visit the author's Web site: http://www.stephaniebarron.com. This site includes an extensive list of books about Jane Austen's life and the time period in which she lived.

M.C. Beaton (Marion Chesney)
Agatha Raisin, former owner of a public relations firm in London, has now retired to the Cotswolds, where murders happen on a surprisingly regular basis. This series is a great example of the traditional British cozy. Most titles start with : Agatha Raisin and the
___ Quiche of Death - 1992
___ Vicious Vet - 1993
___ Potted Gardener - 1994
___ Walkers of Dembley - 1995
___ Murderous Marriage - 1996
___ Terrible Tourist - 1997
___ Wellspring of Death - 1998
___ Wizard of Evesham - 1999
___ Witch of Wyckhadden - 1999
___ Faeries of Fryfram - 2000
___ Love from Hell - 2001
___ Day the Floods Came - 2002
___ Case of the Curious Curate - 2003
___ Haunted House - 2003
___ Deadly Dance - 2004
___ The Perfect Paragon - 2005
___ Love, Lies and Liquor - 2006
___ Kissing Christmas Goodbye - 2007
___ Spoonful of Poison - 2008
___ There Goes the Bride - 2009

Information about the series can be found at http://www.agatharaisin.com.

Carol Lea Benjamin
Rachel Alexander and her Pit-Bull Dash are the stars of this series, which draws on the author's own areas of expertise - detective work and dog training.
___ This Dog for Hire - 1996
___ The Dog Who Knew Too Much - 1997
___ A Hell of a Dog - 1998
___ Lady Vanishes - 1999
___ Wrong Dog - 2000
___ Long Good Boy - 2001
___ Fall Guy - 2004
___ Without a Word - 2005
___ The Hard Way - 2006

The Web site features a slideshow of the locations Rachel and Dash have been: http://www.carolleabenjamin.com .

Eleanor Taylor Bland
Marti Macalister, mystery fiction's first African American female homicide detective, is a former Chicago cop who joins the very white, very suburban Lincoln Prairie police force after her husband dies.
___ Dead Time - 1992
___ Slow Burn - 1993
___ Gone Quiet - 1994
___ Done Wrong - 1995
___ Keep Still - 1996
___ See No Evil - 1998
___ Tell No Tales - 1999
___ Scream in Silence - 2000
___ Whispers in the Dark - 2001
___ Windy City Dying - 2002
___ Fatal Remains - 2003
___ A Cold and Silent Dying - 2004
___ A Dark and Deadly Deception - 2005
___ Suddenly a Stranger - 2007

Barbara Block (author also writes as Isis Crawford)
Robin Light is an unlicensed private investigator and pet storeowner. She does a better job of tracking down missing persons and solving crimes than even the professionals.
___ Chutes and Adders - 1994
___ Twister - 1995
___ In Plain Sight - 1996
___ Scent of a Murder - 1997
___ Vanishing Act - 1998
___ Endangered Species - 1999
___ Blowing Smoke - 2001
___ Rubbed Out - 2002
___ Salt City Blues - 2005
___ No Good Deed - 2007

J.S. Borthwick (J.S.W. Creighton)
Sarah Deane is an English professor at Eastern College, thus there are plenty of literary allusions throughout. These mysteries are written in the classical style, complete with character lists and maps.
___ The Case of the Hook-Billed Kites - 1982
___ The Down East Murders - 1985
___ The Student Body - 1986
___ Bodies of Water - 1990
___ Dude on Arrival - 1992
___ Bridled Groom - 1994
___ Dolly is Dead - 1995
___ Garden Plot - 1997
___ My Body Lies Over the Ocean - 1999
___ Coup De Grace - 2000
___ Murder in the Rough - 2002
___ Intensive Scare Unit - 2004
___ Foiled Again - 2007

Rhys Bowen
Fleeing from a murder she committed in self-defense, Molly Murphy abandons her home in a small Irish village and finds herself on a ship to America. Molly is a spunky, bold amateur sleuth unearthing far too much trouble in 19th century New York City.
___ Murphy's Law - 2001
___ Death of Riley - 2003
___ For the Love of Mike - 2003
___ In Like Flynn - 2005
___ Oh Danny Boy - 2006
___ In Dublins Fair City - 2007
___ Tell Me Pretty Maiden - 2008
___ In a Gilded Cage - 2009
___ The Last Illusion - 2010

http://jqh.home.netcom.com features Welsh recipes and travel information about Wales.

Edna Buchanan
Britt Montero is passionate about her work as a staff reporter covering the police beat for the Miami Herald. This series portrays the taut atmosphere of both newsroom and police headquarters.
___ Contents Under Pressure - 1992
___ Miami, It's Murder - 1994
___ Suitable for Framing - 1995
___ Act of Betrayal - 1996
___ Margin of Error - 1997
___ Garden of Evil - 1999
___ You Only Die Twice - 2001
___ The Ice Maiden - 2002
___ Love Kills - 2007

Alafair Burke
Ellie Hatcher is a rookie with the New York Police Department who gets reassigned to homicide. Tracking a serial killer, Ellie is reminded of her police officer fathers death. This is an exciting, suspenseful and gritty series.
___ Dead Connection - 2007
___ Angel's Tip - 2008
___ 212 - 2010

To read a bio of the character, send an e-card featuring book covers, or see pictures of the locales in the novels, visit the author's Web site: http://www.alafairburke.com/.

Jan Burke
Irene Kelly is a somewhat hard-edged reporter living in Southern California. Though she is a magnet for trouble, she manages to get the best of the bad guys by relying on her wit and friends.
___ Goodnight Irene - 1993
___ Sweet Dreams, Irene - 1994
___ Dear Irene - 1995
___ Remember Me Irene - 1996
___ Hocus - 1997
___ Liar - 1998
___ Bones - 1999
___ Flight - 2001
___ Bloodlines - 2004
___ Kidnapped - 2006
___ The Messenger - 2008

On the author's Web site are book summaries, excerpts and reviews as well as writing tips and info about the Crime Lab Project, which works to fund American crime labs: http://www.janburke.com/.

Dorothy Cannell
Ellie Haskell is the charming heroine of this amusing, almost slapstick British series. Ellie is surrounded by quirky characters, including her husband, twins, and gardener.
___ The Thin Woman - 1984
___ Widow's Club - 1988
___ Mum's the Word - 1991
___ Femmes Fatal - 1992
___ How to Murder Your Mother-in-law
___ How to Murder the Man of Your Dreams - 1995
___ God Save the Queen - 1997
___ The Spring Cleaning Murders - 1998
___ The Trouble with Harriet - 1999
___ Bridesmaid Revisited - 2000
___ The Importance of Being Ernestine - 2002
___ Withering Heights - 2007
___ Goodbye, Ms. Chips - 2008
___ She Shoots to Conquer - 2009

The author's Web site can be viewed at http://www.carolhigginsclark.com.

Jane K. Cleland
Antiques dealer Josie Prescott owns an antiques/consignment shop in a small town on the New Hampshire coast. The series includes interesting lore about antiques. The author herself used to own a rare book and antiques store in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
___ Consigned to Death - 2006
___ Deadly Appraisal - 2007
___ Antique to Die For - 2008
___ Killer Keepsakes - 2009
___ Silent Auction - 2010

Visit the author's website to read her blog as well as watch videos on her YouTube channel: http://www.janecleland.net/.

Margaret Coel
Vicky Holden, an Arapaho lawyer, and Father John O'Malley, a recovering alcoholic and Jesuit Priest on the remote Wind River Indian Reservation, make an unlikely but effective pair of sleuths. This series offers vivid details about the countryside, Native American culture, history and conspiracy.
___ Eagle Catcher - 1995
___ Ghost Walker - 1996
___ Dream Stalker - 1997
___ Story Teller - 1998
___ Lost Bird - 1999
___ Spirit Woman - 2000
___ Thunder Keeper - 2001
___ Shadow Dancer - 2002
___ Killing Raven - 2003
___ Wife of Moon - 2004
___ Eye of the Wolf - 2005
___ The Drowning Man - 2006
___ The Girl with the Braided Hair - 2007
___ The Silent Spirit - 2009

Visit the author's Web site for a free map of the Wind River Indian Reservation http://www.margaretcoel.com/.

Susan Conant
Holly Winter, living in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a feisty columnist for Dog's Life magazine. She stumbles across murders while training and showing her Alaskan Malamute dogs. Readers with a love for dogs will truly enjoy this series.
___ A New Leash on Death - 1990
___ Dead and Doggone - 1991
___ A Bite of Death - 1991
___ Paws Before Dying - 1991
___ Gone to the Dogs - 1992
___ Bloodlines - 1992
___ Ruffly Speaking - 1994
___ Black Ribbon - 1995
___ Stud Rites - 1996
___ Animal Appetite - 1997
___ Barker Street Regulars - 1998
___ Evil Breeding - 1999
___ Creature Discomforts - 2000
___ The Wicked Flea - 2002
___ Dogfather - 2003
___ Bride and Groom - 2004
___ Gaits of Heaven - 2006
___ All Shots - 2007

Patricia D. Cornwell
Kay Scarpetta is Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia; she solves complex crimes using forensic evidence. This series is not for the faint of heart; most of the books contain graphic descriptions of the crime involved.
___ Post Mortem - 1990
___ Body of Evidence - 1992
___ All that Remains - 1992
___ Cruel and Unusual - 1993
___ Body Farm - 1994
___ From Potter's Field - 1995
___ Cause of Death - 1996
___ Unnatural Exposure - 1997
___ Point of Origin - 1998
___ Black Notice - 1999
___ Last Precinct - 2000
___ Blow Fly - 2003
___ Trace - 2004
___ Predator - 2005
___ Book of the Dead - 2007
___ Scarpetta - 2008
___ Scarpetta Factor - 2009

Visit the author's Web site to learn more about forensic science and the research used in her books: http://www.patriciacornwell.com/.

Cleo Coyle (Alice Alfonsi)
Clare Cosi manages the historic Village Blend in Greenwich Village. Clare is a fun character - spunky and nosy. There are various quotes about coffee scattered throughout the books, and there are recipes in the back for different coffee desserts.
___ On What Grounds  2003
___ Through the Grinder  2004
___ Latte Trouble  2005
___ Murder Most Frothy  2006
___ Decaffeinated Corpse  2007
___ French Pressed  2008
___ Espresso Shot - 2008
___ Holiday Grind  2009
___ Roast Mortem - 2010

Go online to meet the virtual staff of The Village Blend: http://www.coffeehousemystery.com/.

Mary Daheim
Emma Lord, editor of the local Alpine Advocate, lives in a small Pacific Northwest town. Using her interviewing skills, wry wit, and friendship with the sheriff, she also solves murders.
___ Alpine Advocate - 1992
___ Alpine Betrayal - 1993
___ Alpine Christmas - 1993
___ Alpine Decoy - 1994
___ Alpine Escape - 1995
___ Alpine Fury - 1995
___ Alpine Gamble - 1996
___ Alpine Hero - 1996
___ Alpine Icon - 1997
___ Alpine Journey - 1998
___ Alpine Kindred - 1999
___ Alpine Legacy - 1999
___ Alpine Menace - 2000
___ Alpine Nemesis - 2001
___ Alpine Obituary - 2002
___ Alpine Pursuit - 2004
___ Alpine Quilt - 2005
___ Alpine Recluse - 2006
___ Alpine Scandal - 2007
___ Alpine Traitor - 2008
___ Alpine Uproar - 2009
___ Alpine Vengeance - 2010

Author and series information can be found at http://www.authormarydaheim.com/.

Jeanne M. Dams
Hilda Johansson is a young Swedish immigrant maid in a wealthy home in South Bend, Indiana, at the turn of the century. The period details enrich the mysteries.
___ Death in Lacquer Red - 1999
___ Red, White, and Blue Murder - 2000
___ Green Grow the Victims - 2001
___ Silence is Golden - 2002
___ Crimson Snow - 2005
___ Indigo Christmas - 2008

The author's website is http://www.jeannedams.com/.

Diane Mott Davidson
Goldy Bear, owner of Goldilock's Catering, lives in a Denver suburb. The supporting cast, which includes her son Arch, is entertaining. Even Goldy's ex-husband, appropriately nicknamed the Jerk, lends interest to the stories. Even more enticing are Goldy's scrumptious recipes.
___ Catering to Nobody - 1990
___ Dying for Chocolate - 1992
___ The Cereal Murders - 1993
___ The Last Suppers - 1994
___ Killer Pancake - 1995
___ The Main Corpse - 1996
___ Grilling Season - 1997
___ Prime Cut - 1998
___ Tough Cookie - 2000
___ Sticks and Scones - 2001
___ Chopping Spree - 2002
___ Double Shot - 2004
___ Dark Tort - 2006
___ Sweet Revenge - 2007
___ Fatally Flaky - 2009

To learn more about the author and her books, or to join her online cooking club, visit her Web site: http://www.dianemottdavidson.com/.

Kyra Davis
San Francisco mystery writer and frappaccino addict Sophie Katz is a crime solver in her own right. The series is considered "chick lit" for its fun, pop-culture references, humor and hints of romance, but it has also been given credit for subtly exploring serious issues.
___ Sex, Murder and a Double Latte - 2005
___ Passion, Betrayal and Killer Highlights - 2006
___ Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate - 2007
___ Lust, Loathing and a Little Lipgloss - 2009

The author's bio and event information can be found at http://www.kyradavis.com/.

Jo Dereske
Helma Zukas is a very proper librarian at a small town public library in Washington. She uses her organized intellect, as befits a librarian, to solve the puzzles. Ruth, her flamboyant friend, assists her. Cat lovers will enjoy Boy Cat Zukas.
___ Miss Zukas and the Library Murders - 1994
___ Miss Zukas and the Island Murders - 1995
___ Miss Zukas and the Stroke of Death - 1995
___ Miss Zukas and the Raven's Dance - 1996
___ Out of Circulation - 1997
___ Final Notice - 1998
___ Miss Zukas in Death's Shadow - 1999
___ Miss Zukas Shelves the Evidence - 2001
___ Bookmarked to Die - 2006
___ Catalogue of Death - 2007
___ Index to Murder - 2008

Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Plum is always sassy and sexy, but successful - that's questionable. Her hamster Rex provides moral support, while her sidekicks - a zany grandmother and spandex wearing, ex-prostitute coworker Lula - provide both comic relief and back up.
___ One for the Money - 1994
___ Two for the Dough - 1996
___ Three to Get Deadly - 1997
___ Four to Score - 1998
___ High Five - 1999
___ Hot Six - 2000
___ Seven Up - 2001
___ Hard Eight - 2002
___ Visions of Sugar Plums - 2002
___ To the Nines - 2003
___ Ten Big Ones - 2004
___ Eleven on Top - 2005
___ Twelve Sharp - 2006
___ Plum Lovin' - 2007 (in between)
___ Lean Mean Thirteen - 2007
___ Plum Lucky - 2008 (in between)
___ Fearless Fourteen - 2008
___ Finger Lickin' Fifteen - 2009
___ Sizzling Sixteen - 2010

To read excerpts from these novels or to enter wacky contests, visit http://www.evanovich.com/.

Linda Fairstein
Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor Alexandra Cooper's greatest appeals lie in the warmth of her friendships, the humanness of her mistakes, and the depth of her dedication to protecting others from harm. The author's background as head of the New York District Attorney's Sex Crime Unit informs her fast-paced, intricately plotted thrillers.
___ Final Jeopardy - 1996
___ Likely to Die - 1998
___ Cold Hit - 1999
___ The Dead-House - 2001
___ The Bone Vault - 2003
___ The Kills - 2004
___ Entombed - 2005
___ Death Dance - 2006
___ Bad Blood - 2007
___ Killer Heat - 2008
___ Lethal Legacy - 2009
___ Hell Gate - 2010

Listen to chapters and download reading guides at http://www.lindafairstein.com/.

Jerrilyn Farmer
Madeline Bean is a caterer to the stars and party-planner extraordinaire. This series combines complex mysteries with insight into the world of the glitterati  perfect for readers who love People magazine.
___ Sympathy for the Devil - 1998
___ Immaculate Reception - 1999
___ Killer Wedding - 2000
___ Dim Sum Dead - 2001
___ Mumbo Gumbo - 2003
___ Perfect Sax - 2004
___ The Flaming Luau of Death - 2005
___ Desperately Seeking Sushi - 2006

The author's Web site includes recipes and interviews: http://www.jerrilynfarmer.com/.

Monica Ferris
Betsy Devonshire inherits a needle work shop in small town Minnesota after its owner - her younger sister - is murdered. At 55, Betsy's whole world changes - fresh from California and a bad divorce, she finds herself suddenly investigating murders.
___ Crewel World - 1999
___ Framed in Lace - 1999
___ A Stitch in Time - 2000
___ Unraveled Sleeve - 2001
___ A Murderous Yarn - 2002
___ Hanging by a Thread - 2003
___ Cutwork - 2004
___ Crewel Yule - 2004
___ Embroidered Truths - 2005
___ Sins and Needles - 2006
___ Knitting Bones - 2007
___ Thai Die - 2008
___ Blackwork - 2009
___ Buttons and Bones - 2010

Sharon Fiffer
Pack rat and antiques dealer Jane Wheel seems to be adding mysteries to her collections of unique items. Readers who love antiquing, flea markets or rummage sales will appreciate the details about Jane's finds as well as her sleuthing abilities.
___ Killer Stuff - 2002
___ Dead Guy's Stuff - 2003
___ Wrong Stuff - 2004
___ Buried Stuff - 2005
___ Hollywood Stuff - 2006
___ Scary Stuff - 2009

http://www.sharonfiffer.com offers all sorts of fascinating information regarding the unique items and collections mentioned in the series.

Joanne Fluke
When she isn't avoiding her mother's attempts to set her up on dates, Hannah Swensen is creating delicious desserts for her bakery The Cookie Jar nestled in the small town of Lake Eden, Minnesota. This is a warm cozy with subtle humor.
___ Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - 2000
___ Strawberry Shortcake Murder - 2001
___ Blueberry Muffin Murder - 2002
___ Lemon Meringue Pie Murder - 2003
___ Sugar Cookie Murder - 2004
___ Fudge Cupcake Murder - 2004
___ Peach Cobbler Murder - 2005
___ Cherry Cheesecake Murder - 2006
___ Key Lime Pie Murder - 2007
___ Candy Cane Murder - 2007
___ Carrot Cake Murder - 2008
___ Cream Puff Murder - 2009
___ Plum Pudding Murder - 2009
___ Apple Turnover Murder - 2010

Check out http://www.murdershebaked.com; this author site features yummy dessert recipes. Fluke also invites you to send a picture of your cat!

Earlene Fowler
Benni Harper, dedicated quilter, rancher turned museum curator, and wife of Police Chief Ortiz, uses all her amateur sleuthing talents when murder hits home in the small California town of San Salina. Fowler delivers cozy entertainment without resorting to unrealistically syrupy solutions.
___ Fool' Puzzle - 1994
___ Irish Chain - 1995
___ Kansas Troubles - 1996
___ Goose in the Pond - 1997
___ Dove in the Window - 1998
___ Mariner's Compass - 1999
___ Seven Sisters - 2000
___ Arkansas Traveler - 2001
___ Steps to the Altar - 2002
___ Sunshine and Shadow - 2003
___ Broken Dishes - 2004
___ Delectable Mountains - 2005
___ Tumbling Blocks - 2006
___ State Fair -

On her Web site, the author explains the inspirations for her novels as well as includes quilt patterns and photographs - a great site for both readers and quilters! http://www.earlenefowler.com.

Leslie Glass
April Woo and Sanchez have a unique cross-cultural relationship - a romance doomed to failure, according to Skinny Dragon, April's intriguing mother. The fast pace, gritty detail, and incredible intensity of each story will grab you.
___ Burning Time - 1993
___ Hanging Time - 1995
___ Loving Time - 1996
___ Judging Time - 1998
___ Stealing Time - 1999
___ Tracking Time - 2000
___ Silent Bride - 2002
___ Killing Gift - 2003
___ A Clean Kill - 2005

To read chapters from the above titles or to print April Woo's menus and recipes, visit the author's site: http://www.aprilwoo.com.

Sue Grafton
Wisecracking, staunchly independent, and chronically curious Kinsey Millhone, 32, twice divorced, ex-cop and ex-investigator for California Fidelity Insurance Company, is a private investigator in Santa Teresa. Kinsey's wit, charm, and energy make this a best-selling series.
___ A is for Alibi - 1982
___ B is for Burglar - 1985
___ C is for Corpse - 1986
___ D is for Deadbeat - 1987
___ E is for Evidence - 1988
___ F is for Fugitive - 1989
___ G is for Gumshoe - 1990
___ H is for Homicide - 1991
___ I is for Innocent - 1992
___ J is for Justice - 1993
___ K is for Killer - 1994
___ L is for Lawless - 1995
___ M is for Malice - 1996
___ N is for Noose - 1998
___ O is for Outlaw - 1999
___ P is for Peril - 2001
___ Q is for Quarry - 2002
___ R is for Ricochet - 2004
___ S is for Silence - 2005
___ T is for Trespass - 2007
___ U is for Undertow - 2009

To read more about the author and her work, visit http://www.suegrafton.com.

Christine Green
Kate Kinsella's ambition is to be a private detective specializing in medical cases. Her business, though, is not as successful as she had hoped it would be, so she continues to work as a nurse. Kate is a refreshing combination of lazy, rash, bright, inept, and brave.
___ Deadly Errand - 1991
___ Deadly Admirer - 1992
___ Deadly Practice - 1995
___ Deadly Partners - 1997
___ Deadly Bond - 2001
___ Deadly Echo - 2002
___ Deadly Choice - 2004
___ Deadly Night - 2004
___ Deadly Web - 2006
___ Deadly Retreat - 2007

To learn more about the author and her books, visit http://www.christine-green.co.uk.

Denise Hamilton
Intelligent, impulsive, and tenacious, LA Times reporter Eve Diamond is an engaging heroine. You can spot the author's background in journalism in the inquisitive, meticulous way she plumbs the economic and ethnic strata.
___ Jasmine Trade - 2001
___ Sugar Skull - 2003
___ Last Lullaby - 2004
___ Savage Garden - 2005
___ Prisoner of Memory - 2006

Additional author and series information can be found at http://www.denisehamilton.com.

Charlaine Harris
Aurora Teagarden lives in a small community outside Atlanta. She resigns from her librarian position after receiving a large inheritance. This is a Southern cozy with an edge.
___ Real Murders - 1990
___ A Bone to Pick - 1992
___ Three Bedrooms, One Corpse - 1994
___ The Julius House - 1995
___ Dead Over Heels - 1996
___ A Fool and His Honey - 1999
___ Last Scene Alive - 2002
___ Poppy Done to Death - 2003

Cora Harrison
This historical mystery series set in 16th century Ireland features Mara, Brehon of the Burren (judge). She is in her late 30's and takes it upon herself to solve murders. According to the laws of that time, she is responsible for a just solution to keep her people content.
___ My Lady Judge - 2007
___ A Secret and Unlawful Killing - 2008
___ The Sting of Justice - 2009
___ Writ in Stone - 2009
___ Eye of the Law - 2010

Visit http://http://www.coraharrison.com/ to find out more about the Burren.

Lee Harris (Syrell Rogovin Leahy)
Former nun Christine Bennet delves into mysteries, usually murders from the past, with the help of her boyfriend (later her husband)/police officer. This series is somewhere between cozy and hardboiled.
___ The Good Friday Murder - 1992
___ The Yom Kippur Murder - 1992
___ The Christening Day Murder - 1993
___ The St. Patrick's Day Murder - 1994
___ The Christmas Night Murder - 1994
___ The Thanksgiving Day Murder - 1995
___ The Passover Murder - 1996
___ The Valentine's Day Murder - 1997
___ The New Year's Eve Murder - 1997
___ The Labor Day Murder - 1998
___ The Father's Day Murder - 1999
___ The Mother's Day Murder - 2001
___ The April Fool's Day Murder - 2001
___ The Happy Birthday Murder - 2002
___ The Bar Mitzvah Murder - 2004
___ The Silver Anniversary Murder - 2005
___ The Cinco de Mayo Murder - 2006

Detective Jane Bauer is a tough New York City police officer. The books in this series are police procedurals with a humanistic element - great depth of character.
___ Murder in Hell's Kitchen - 2003
___ Murder in Alphabet City - 2005
___ Murder in Greenwich Village - 2006

Carolyn Hart
Annie Laurence, owner of the mystery book store Death on Demand joins forces with Max Darling, a wealthy private investigator. The two solve murders on the island community of Broward's Rock. Well read mystery fans will enjoy the allusions to other authors and characters of the genre.
___ Death on Demand - 1987
___ Design for Murder - 1987
___ Something Wicked - 1988
___ Honeymoon with Murder - 1989
___ Little Class on Murder - 1989
___ Deadly Valentine - 1990
___ Christie Caper - 1991
___ Southern Ghost - 1992
___ Mint Julep Murder - 1995
___ Yankee Doodle Dead - 1998
___ White Elephant Dead - 1999
___ Sugar Plumb Dead - 2000
___ April Fool Dead - 2002
___ Engaged to Die - 2003
___ Murder Walks the Plank - 2004
___ Death of the Party - 2005
___ Dead Days of Summer - 2006
___ Death Walked in - 2007
___ Dare to Die - 2009

To read more the author and her work, visit http://www.carolynhart.com.

Ellen Hart (Patricia Boenhart)
Minneapolis restaurant owner Jane Lawless is a popular lesbian sleuth. This series is well written with wit and charm.
___ Hallowed Murder - 1989
___ Vital Lies - 1991
___ Stage Fright - 1992
___ A Killing Cure - 1993
___ A Small Sacrifice - 1994
___ Faint Praise - 1995
___ Robber's Wine - 1996
___ Wicked Games - 1998
___ Hunting the Witch - 1999
___ Merchant of Venus - 2001
___ Immaculate Midnight - 2002
___ Intimate Ghost - 2004
___ The Iron Girl - 2005
___ Night Vision - 2006
___ Mortal Groove - 2007
___ Sweet Poison - 2008

To read excerpts from these titles or to learn about Hart's other series starring Sophie Greenway, check the author's Web site: http://www.ellenhart.com.

Erin Hart
American pathologist Nora Gavin is working in Ireland with archaeologist Cormac Maguire to identify a body buried in the bogs. This new series includes fascinating information about archaeology and forensic science.
___ Haunted Ground - 2003
___ Lake of Sorrows - 2004
___ False Mermaid - 2009

More information is available at http://www.erinhart.com.

Sue Henry
Maxie McNabb is a 63 year old widow with an adventurous spirit, a Winnebago, and a wiener dog named Stretch. Maxie was introduced as a character in Henry's Alaska Mystery series. This spin-off promises a fun ride.
___ The Serpent's Trail - 2004
___ The Tooth of Time - 2006
___ The Refuge - 2008
___ The End of the Road - 2009

Joan Hess (Joan Hadley)
After a disastrous marriage in New York City, Arly (Ariel) Hanks returns to her hometown Maggody, Arkansas (population 852), to recuperate; Maggody seems like a nice, quiet place to recuperate, but Arly soon finds this isn't the case when she becomes the town's first woman sheriff. This series is full of Southern slapstick humor.
___ Malice in Maggody - 1987
___ Mischief in Maggody - 1988
___ Much Ado in Maggody - 1989
___ Madness in Maggody - 1990
___ Mortal Remains in Maggody - 1991
___ Maggody in Manhattan - 1992
___ O Little Town of Maggody - 1993
___ Martians in Maggody - 1994
___ Miracles in Maggody - 1994
___ Maggody Militia - 1997
___ Misery Loves Maggody - 1998
___ Murder@Maggody.com - 2000
___ Maggody and Moon Beams - 2001
___ Mule Train to Maggody - 2004
___ Malpractice in Maggody - 2006
___ Merry Wives of Maggody - 2009

Claire Malloy, another of Hess's characters is the owner of the Book Depot near Farber College. Claire and her teenage daughter Caron solve crimes in a truly entertaining manner.
___ The Murder at the Murder at the Mimosa Inn - 1986
___ Strangled Prose - 1986
___ Dear Miss Demeanor - 1987
___ A Really Cute Corpse - 1988
___ A Diet to Die For - 1989
___ Roll Over and Play Dead - 1991
___ Death by the Light of the Moon - 1992
___ Poisoned Pins - 1993
___ Tickled to Death - 1994
___ Busy Bodies - 1995
___ Closely Akin to Murder - 1996
___ A Holly Jolly Murder - 1997
___ A Conventional Corpse - 2000
___ Out on a Limb - 2002
___ The Good Bye Body - 2005
___ Damsels in Distress - 2007
___ Mummy Dearest - 2008

Marion Moore Hill
When invited to the reading of a will, Millie Kirchner discovers ancestors she never knew she had. How the past influences the present is detailed - historical facts plus antiques are a high point.
___ Deadly Will - 2006
___ Deadly Design - 2009

Hazel Holt
Sheila Malory is a widow and an expert on 19th century novelists. She's curious and enjoys investigating murder and its many motives. This series is written in classic British fashion.
___ Mrs. Malory Investigates - 1989
___ The Cruelest Month - 1991
___ Mrs. Malory and the Festival of Murders - 1993
___ Mrs. Mallory and the Shortest Journey - 1994
___ Mrs. Malory Detective in Residence - 1994
___ Mrs. Malory Wonders Why - 1995
___ Mrs. Malory: The Death of a Dean - 1996
___ Mrs. Malory and the Only Good Lawyer - 1997
___ Mrs. Malory: Death among Friends - 1999
___ Mrs. Malory and the fatal Legacy - 2000
___ Mrs. Malory and the Lilies that Fester - 2001
___ Mrs. Malory and the Delay of Execution - 2002
___ Mrs. Malory and Death by Water - 2003
___ Mrs. Malory and Death in Practice - 2003
___ Mrs. Malory and the Silent Killer - 2004
___ Mrs. Malory and No Cure for Death - 2005
___ Mrs. Malory and a Death in the Family - 2006
___ Mrs. Mallory and a Time to Die - 2008
___ Mrs. Mallory and Any Mans Death - 2009

Ink, India
Persia Vanderbilt returns to her hometown and the safety of her aunts quaint spa shop Venus Envy in the Puget Sound area of Washington after her marriage falls apart. The series features not only a smart and realistic main character but also beauty tips!
___ Scent to Her Grave - 2005
___ A Blush with Death - 2006
___ Glossed and Found - 2007

Jonnie Jacobs
Kali O'Brien returns to her rural California hometown after her father's death and her own professional burnout.
___ Shadow of Doubt - 1996
___ Evidence of Guilt - 1997
___ Motion to Dismiss - 1999
___ Witness for the Defense - 2001
___ Cold Justice - 2002
___ Intent to Harm - 2003
___ The Next Victim - 2007

Check http://www.nmomysteries.com for Jonnie Jacobs and a couple of other authors.

Sue Ann Jaffarian
Odelia Grey is a plus-size paralegal in California. This series is getting praise for its excellent plotting as well as characterization. Odelia Grey is a multi-dimensional character - confident, savvy, skilled, and yet flawed.
___ Too Big to Miss - 2006
___ Curse of the Holy Pail - 2007
___ Thugs and Kisses - 2008
___ Booby Trap - 2009
___ Corpse on the Cob - 2010

Judith A. Jance
Joanna Brady becomes a young widow after her husband is assassinated during his run for sheriff. Joanna herself soon takes on the difficult duty, developing the toughness necessary to protect the people of Cochise County.
___ Desert Heat - 1993
___ Tombstone Courage - 1994
___ Shoot, Don't Shoot - 1995
___ Dead to Rights - 1996
___ Rattlesnake Crossing - 1996
___ Skeleton Canyon - 1997
___ Outlaw Mountain - 1999
___ Devil's Claw - 2000
___ Birds of Prey - 2001
___ Paradise Lost - 2002
___ Partner in Crime - 2003
___ Exit Wounds - 2004
___ Dead Wrong - 2006
___ Fire and Ice - 2009

Visit the author's Web site for additional information about the series or to read her online newsletter: http://www.jajance.com.

Susan Kandel
Cece Caruso is a 39 year old former New Jersey beauty queen now living in California. She writes biographies of dead mystery writers (ie. the author of the Perry Mason series) to fund her obsession with vintage clothing.
___ I Dreamed I Married Perry Mason - 2004
___ Not a Girl Detective - 2005
___ Shamus in the Green Room - 2006
___ Christietown - 2007
___ Dial H for Hitchcock - 2009

To hear Susan Kandel speak, learn more about her fashion inspirations or to read more about the Cece Caruso books, visit http://www.susankandel.com/author.html.

Laurie R. King
San Francisco homicide detective, Kate Martinelli, seems to attract cases which cross the boundaries between her professional and personal life. Stylish prose and masterful plotting characterize this award winning series.
___ A Grave Talent - 1993
___ To Play the Fool - 1995
___ With Child - 1996
___ Night Work - 2001
___ The Art of Detection - 2006

Mary Russell, a teenage orphan, literally stumbles into Sherlock Holmes. With quick wit and deductive reasoning skills she soon becomes more than merely an apprentice detective.
___ The Beekeeper's Apprentice - 1994
___ A Monstrous Regiment of Women
___ A Letter of Mary - 1997
___ The Moor - 1998
___ O Jerusalem - 1999
___ Justice Hall - 2002
___ The Game - 2004
___ Locked Rooms - 2005
___ The Language of Bees - 2009
___ The God of the Hive - 2010

To read the author's blog, sign up for her newsletter, or watch short video clips of her speaking on various subjects, visit the author's website at http://www.laurierking.com. Also on the site are reading group discussion suggestions and ideas for educators.

Kate Kingsbury (Doreen Roberts)
The clients of the Pennyfoot Hotel are generally very wealthy Londoners taking a break from early 20th Century city life. Cecily St. Clair runs the hotel, but all too often, finds herself solving murders which take place on or near the premises.
___ Room with a Clue - 1993
___ Do Not Disturb - 1994
___ Service for Two - 1994
___ Eat, Drink and Be Buried - 1994
___ Check-Out Time - 1995
___ Grounds For Murder - 1995
___ Pay the Piper - 1996
___ Chivalry is Dead - 1996
___ Ring for Tomb Service - 1997
___ Dying Room Only - 1998
___ Death with Reservations - 1999
___ Maid to Murder - 1999
___ No Clue at the Inn - 2003
___ Slay Bells - 2006
___ Shrouds of Holly - 2007
___ Bringing in Murder - 2008
___ Decked with Folly - 2009

Elizabeth Hartleigh Compton continues the tradition of the Pennyfoot series into WWII. Hartleigh is a mature woman coping with changes brought by the war as well as those due to suspicious murders in the English Countryside.
___ A Bicycle Built For Murder - 2001
___ Death is in the Air - 2001
___ For Whom Death Tolls - 2002
___ Dig Deep for Murder - 2002
___ Paint By Murder - 2003
___ Berried Alive - 2003
___ Fire When Ready - 2003
___ Wedding Rows - 2006
___ An Unmentionable Murder - 2006

The author's website can be found at http://www.doreenrobertshight.com.

Harley Jane Kozak
Wollie Shelley, a greeting card artist from Los Angeles, finds out that dating can be more than terrifying, it can be downright deadly.
___ Dating Dead Men - 2004
___ Dating is Murder - 2005
___ Dead Ex - 2007
___ A Date You Can't Refuse - 2009

To find out more about this highly praised new series, check the author's website: http://www.harleyjanekozak.com.

Laura Lippman
Tess Monaghan has learned to survive the streets of Baltimore first as a reporter and most recently as a PI. This series, known for its dry, sardonic humor and unerring sense of place has won all of the major mystery awards.
___ Charm City - 1997
___ Baltimore Blues - 1997
___ Butchers Hill - 1998
___ In Big Trouble - 1999
___ The Sugar House - 2000
___ In a Strange City - 2001
___ The Last Place - 2002
___ By a Spider's Thread - 2004
___ No Good Deeds - 2006
___ Another Thing to Fall - 2008

More information about the author and her work can be found at http://www.lauralippman.com.

Mary Logue
After her husband is killed in Minnesota, Claire Watkings and her young daughter move to a small town in northern Wisconsin where she works for the sheriff's department.
___ Blood Country -1999
___ Dark Coulee - 2000
___ Glare Ice - 2001
___ Bone Harvest - 2004
___ Poison Heart - 2005
___ Maiden Rock - 2007
___ Point No Point - 2008

Mary Jane Maffini
Feisty Charlotte Adams, formerly of Manhattan, has moved back to her small home town and works as a professional organizer. Charlotte has a knack for coming across dead bodies while doing her job. The plots are surprisingly complex. Her friends from years ago are part of the charm, as are her two miniature dachshunds. Basic cleaning tips are included.
___ Organize Your Corpses - 2007
___ The Cluttered Corpse - 2008
___ Death Loves a Messy Desk - 2009

To learn more about this series and the other two series written by Maffini, visit http://www.maryjanemaffini.ca/.

Margaret Maron
Judge Deborah Knott of the Colton, North Carolina, District Court knows everyone in the county and is never shy about poking her nose into suspicious happenings. Deborah is the youngest of 12 children and is always surrounded by her very Southern family.
___ Bootlegger's Daughter - 1992
___ Southern Discomfort - 1993
___ Shooting at Loons - 1994
___ Up Jumps the Devil - 1996
___ Killer Market - 1997
___ Home Fires - 1998
___ Storm Track - 2000
___ Uncommon Clay - 2001
___ Slow Dollar - 2002
___ High Country Fall - 2004
___ Rituals of the Season - 2005
___ Winters Child - 2006
___ Hard Row - 2007
___ Deaths Half Acre - 2008
___ Sand Shark - 2009

The author's website includes a Knott family tree: http://www.margaretmaron.com.

Sujata Massey
Rei Shimura is a young Japanese American antiques dealer living in Tokyo. Intricate plots, exceptional characters, and subtle cultural lessons are as beautifully arranged as a Japanese garden.
___ The Salaryman's Wife - 1997
___ Zen Attitude - 1998
___ The Flower Master - 1999
___ The Floating Girl - 2000
___ The Brides Kimono - 2001
___ Samurais Daughter - 2003
___ The Pearl Diver - 2004
___ The Typhoon Lover - 2005
___ Girl in a Box - 2006
___ Shimura Trouble - 2008

The author's Web site includes pictures of her life in Japan as well as the many depictions of Rei Shimura on book covers from around the world: http://www.sujatamassey.com.

Amanda Matetsky
Paige Turner (that's really the character's name) is the only female editor and writer on staff at Daring Detective, a true crime magazine that covers the perils of 1950's New York City. She's known for her signature red beret and white gloves, her fiery romance with Detective Dan Street and her passion for the city. This series has been praised for capturing the nostalgia and atmosphere of the Big Apple and the time period.
___ Murderers Prefer Blondes - 2003
___ Murder is a Girls Best Friend - 2004
___ How to Marry a Murderer - 2005
___ Murder on a Hot Tin Roof - 2006
___ Dial Me for Murder - 2008

G.A. Mckevett (Sonja Massie)
Forty year old Southerner Savannah Reid was kicked off the police force in California for having a weight problem. She is determined, though, to become a private eye and opens her own agency, the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency. Savannah is irreverent and has a wicked sense of humor.
___ Just Desserts - 1995
___ Bitter Sweets - 1996
___ Killer Calories - 1997
___ Cooked Goose - 1998
___ Sugar and Spite - 2001
___ Sour Grapes - 2001
___ Peaches and Screams - 2002
___ Death by Chocolate - 2003
___ Cereal Killer - 2004
___ Murder á la Mode - 2005
___ Corpse Suzette - 2006
___ Fat Free and Fatal - 2007
___ Poisoned Tarts - 2008

Marcia Muller
Sharon McCone is tough, loyal, and only occasionally vulnerable. Sharon begins as an investigator for All Souls, a San Francisco legal co-op, but she eventually forms her own agency.
___ Edwin of the Iron Shoes - 1977
___ Ask the Cards a Question - 1982
___ Cheshire Cat's Eyes - 1983
___ Leave a Message for Willie - 1984
___ Games to Keep the Dark Away - 1984
___ Double - 1984
___ There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of - 1985
___ Shape of Dread - 1987
___ Eye of the Storm - 1988
___ There's Something in a Sunday - 1989
___ Trophies and Dead Things - 1990
___ Where Echoes Live - 1991
___ Pennies on a Dead Woman's Eyes 1992
___ Wolf in the Shadows - 1993
___ A Wild and Lonely Place - 1995
___ The Broken Promise Land - 1996
___ While Other People Sleep - 1998
___ A Walk Through the Fire - 1999
___ Listen to the Silence - 2000
___ Point Deception - 2001
___ Dead Midnight - 2002
___ Dangerous Hour - 2004
___ Cape Perdido - 2005
___ Vanishing Point - 2006
___ The Ever-Running Man - 2007
___ Burnout - 2008
___ Locked In - 2009

The author's Web site is located at http://www.marciamuller.com.

Tamar Myers
The Den of Antiquity mysteries feature Abigail Timberlake, owner of an antiques store in Charlotte, North Carolina. Readers will find fascinating details about antiques interspersed.
___ Larceny and Old Lace - 1996
___ By Association - 1996
___ The Mink and I - 1997
___ So Faux, So Good - 1998
___ Baroque and Desperate - 1999
___ Estate of Mind - 1999
___ A Penny Urned - 2000
___ Nightmare in Shining Armor - 2001
___ Splendor in the Glass - 2002
___ Tiles and Tribulations - 2003
___ Statue of Limitations - 2004
___ Monet Talks - 2005
___ The Cane Mutiny - 2006
___ Death of a Rug Lord - 2008
___ Poison Ivory - 2009

Read about the author's truly unique upbringing in the Congo at http://www.tamarmyers.com.