Barbara Burnett Smith Reading Order
1 series · 15 books
Barbara Burnett Smith crafted cozy mysteries set in the fictional Texas town of Purple Sage, creating a distinctive series that blended small-town charm with puzzle-solving intrigue. Her creative approach to titling, which drew inspiration from classic Western author Zane Grey's work and reimagined it for her own purposes, gave her books a unique literary fingerprint. Publishing from 1994 to 2007, Smith built a devoted following among readers who appreciated her warmly drawn characters and the tight-knit community setting of her mystery novels.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books
Start with Writers of the Purple Sage, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bead on trouble |
| 2 | Beads of Doubt |
| 3 | Beads of doubt |
| 4 | Beads of doubt |
| 5 | Tis The Season For Murder |
| 6 | Writers of the Purple Sage |
| 7 | Writers of the Purple Sage 1994 |
| 8 | Dust devils of the Purple Sage 1995 |
| 9 | Celebration in Purple Sage 1996 |
| 10 | Mistletoe from Purple Sage 1997 |
| 11 | Mauve & murder 2000 |
| 12 | Skeletons in Purple Sage 2002 |
| 13 | Bead on trouble 2005 |
| 14 | Mauve & Murder (A Cassie Ferris Mystery) 2006 |
| 15 | Bead on Trouble 2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Barbara Burnett Smith written?
- Barbara Burnett Smith has written 15 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2007.
- Are Barbara Burnett Smith's series complete?
- Barbara Burnett Smith has 1 completed series.