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Beth Amos Reading Order

5 series · 29 books

Mystery & Thriller

Beth Amos is a prolific author known for her engaging mystery novels, with a career spanning from 1996 to 2026. She has crafted an impressive collection of 29 books across five distinct series, including the highly acclaimed Mattie Winston Mysteries and the unique Monster Hunter Mystery. Her storytelling blends suspense with relatable characters, making her work a favorite among mystery enthusiasts.

Helping Hands Mystery Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start with Needled to Death and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Needled to Death
Needled to Death
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Night Shift
Night Shift
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Mack's Bar Mystery Series

Complete

6 books (2013–2018)

Start with Murder on the Rocks, the first of 6 books in the Mack's Bar Mystery series.

#Title
1
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Murder on the Rocks
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Murder with a Twist
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
In the Drink
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Shots in the Dark
Shots in the Dark
2016Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of A Toast to Murder
A Toast to Murder
2017Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Last Call
Last Call
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Mattie Winston Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

12 books (2009–2021)

Start with Working Stiff, the first of 12 books in the Mattie Winston Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Working Stiff
Working Stiff
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Scared Stiff
Scared Stiff
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Frozen Stiff
Frozen Stiff
2011Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff
2013Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Board Stiff
Board Stiff
2014Buy 🇺🇸
6
Stiff Penalty
2015Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Stiff Competition
Stiff Competition
2016Buy 🇺🇸
8
Dead in the Water
2017Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of Dead Calm
Dead Calm
2019Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer
2020Buy 🇺🇸
11
Cover of Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter
2020Buy 🇺🇸
12
Cover of Dead Even
Dead Even
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Monster Hunter Mystery Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2026)

Start with A Death in Door County, the first of 4 books in the Monster Hunter Mystery series.

#Title
1
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A Death in Door County
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
Death in the Dark Woods
2023Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Beast of the North Woods
2025Buy 🇺🇸
4
Monster in the Moonlight
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1996–2013)

Start with Cold White Fury, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Cold White Fury
1996Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Eyes of Night
Eyes of Night
1997Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Second Sight
Second Sight
1998Buy 🇺🇸
4
Nick of Time
2013Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Face of Death
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Beth Amos written?
Beth Amos has written 29 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Beth Amos series?
Here are the first books in Beth Amos's series: Helping Hands Mystery: Needled to Death; Mack's Bar Mystery: Murder on the Rocks; Mattie Winston Mysteries: Working Stiff; Monster Hunter Mystery: A Death in Door County.
What order should I read Beth Amos's books?
We recommend reading Beth Amos's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Beth Amos still writing new books?
Yes, Beth Amos has 1 ongoing series: Monster Hunter Mystery.

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