Barbara Ross Reading Order
9 series · 80 books
Barbara Ross is a prolific author known for her engaging mysteries, boasting an impressive collection of 80 books spanning nine series. Among her notable works are the Maine Clambake Mystery and Chief Ruth Murphy Mystery series, as well as the Jane Darrowfield series and several standalone novels. Active from 1991 to 2026, she has captured readers' imaginations with her compelling storytelling and rich character development.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete12 books (2006–2023)
Start with Seasmoke, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Seasmoke 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Thin Ice: Crime Stories by New England Writers 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Best New England Crime Stories 2012 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | 25 Years in the Rearview Mirror 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Blood Moon 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Best New England Crime Stories 2014 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Someone Wicked 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Best New England Crime Stories 2015 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Writes of Passage 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Edgar Allan Cozy 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Noir at the Salad Bar: Culinary Tales with a Bite 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Irish Coffee Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Chief Ruth Murphy Mystery Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Death of an Ambitious Woman 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jane Darrowfield Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2021)
Start with Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody and read in order.
Lucy Stone Series
Ongoing43 books (1991–2026)
Start with Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder(By: Leslie Meier), the first of 43 books in the Lucy Stone series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Tippy Toe Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Trick or Treat Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Back to School Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Christmas Cookie Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Valentine Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Turkey Day Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Wedding Day Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Birthday Party Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Father's Day Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Star Spangled Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | New Year's Eve Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Bake Sale Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  St. Patrick's Day Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Mother's Day Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Wicked Witch Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Chocolate Covered Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  English Tea Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Christmas Carol Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Easter Bunny Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  French Pastry Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Candy Corn Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  British Manor Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Eggnog Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Turkey Trot Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Silver Anniversary Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Yule Log Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Invitation Only Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Christmas Card Murder(By: Leslie Meier,Lee Hollis,Peggy Ehrhart) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Halloween Party Murder(With: Leslie Meier,Lee Hollis) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Irish Parade Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Easter Bonnet Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Haunted House Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Candy Canes of Christmas Past(By: Leslie Meier) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots(By: Leslie Meier) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | Irish Coffee Murder(With: Leslie Meier,Lee Hollis) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Mother of the Bride Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | The Christmas Thief(By: Leslie Meier) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | Easter Basket Murder(With: Leslie Meier,Lee Hollis) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | Patchwork Quilt Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Bridal Shower Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 |  Countdown to Christmas Murder(By: Leslie Meier) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 |  Easter Egg Murder(By: Leslie Meier,Lee Hollis,Peggy Ehrhart) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Maine Clambake Mystery Series
Ongoing16 books (2013–2024)
Start with Clammed Up, the first of 16 books in the Maine Clambake Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Clammed Up 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Boiled Over 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Musseled Out 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Fogged Inn 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Iced Under 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Nogged Off 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Stowed Away 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Steamed Open 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Sealed Off 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Halloween Party Murder(With: Leslie Meier,Lee Hollis) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Shucked Apart 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Muddled Through 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Hidden Beneath 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Scared Off 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Easter Basket Murder(With: Leslie Meier,Lee Hollis) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Torn Asunder 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Paysanne Cook Book(With: Bob Ross) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bread Baby 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2016–2018)
Start with Eggnog Murder and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2022–2022)
Start with Hallowed Out and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Barbara Ross written?
- Barbara Ross has written 80 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Barbara Ross series?
- Here are the first books in Barbara Ross's series: Anthologies: Seasmoke; Jane Darrowfield: Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody; Lucy Stone: Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder(By: Leslie Meier); Maine Clambake Mystery: Clammed Up; Short Story Collections: Eggnog Murder.
- What order should I read Barbara Ross's books?
- We recommend reading Barbara Ross's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Barbara Ross still writing new books?
- Yes, Barbara Ross has 2 ongoing series: Lucy Stone, Maine Clambake Mystery.