Beth Byers Reading Order
18 series · 156 books
Beth Byers is a prolific fantasy and mystery author who has published over 150 books across 17 series since 2017. Her work spans cozy mysteries, paranormal fiction, and historical adventures, with popular series including the Ginger Gold Mysteries and the Bright Young Witches books. Known for blending humor, supernatural elements, and intricate plots, Byers has built a devoted following among readers who enjoy character-driven stories with both magical and grounded mystery elements.
2nd Chance Diner Series
Likely Complete12 books (2017–2021)
Start with Spaghetti, Meatballs, & Murder, the first of 12 books in the 2nd Chance Diner series.
Start this series with Spaghetti, Meatballs, & Murder
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Bright Young Witches Series
Complete2 books (2019–2019)
Start with Bright Young Witches & the Restless Dead and read in order.
Start this series with Bright Young Witches & the Restless Dead
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Brightwater Bay Cozy Mystery Series
Complete4 books (2018–2019)
Start with A Little Taste of Murder(By: Carolyn L. Dean), the first of 4 books in the Brightwater Bay Cozy Mystery series.
Start this series with A Little Taste of Murder(By: Carolyn L. Dean)
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Denny Stumbles Through Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2024)
Start with Chocolate Dipped Intrigue and read in order.
Start this series with Chocolate Dipped Intrigue
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleGinger Gold Mysteries Series
Ongoing33 books (2017–2026)
Start with Murder at Bray Manor(By: Lee Strauss), the first of 32 books in the Ginger Gold Mysteries series.
Start this series with Murder at Bray Manor(By: Lee Strauss)
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Jane Austen Midlife Variations Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022–2023)
Start with Loss & Liberation and read in order.
Start this series with Loss & Liberation
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleJosephine West 1920s Mysteries Series
Ongoing4 books (2023–2024)
Start with Josephine West & the Christmas Corpse, the first of 4 books in the Josephine West 1920s Mysteries series.
Start this series with Josephine West & the Christmas Corpse
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudiblePoison Ink Mysteries Series
Complete10 books (2019–2020)
Start with A Merry Little Death, the first of 10 books in the Poison Ink Mysteries series.
Start this series with A Merry Little Death
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Smith Investigates Mystery Series
Ongoing13 books (2021–2024)
Start with Something Wicked, the first of 13 books in the Smith Investigates Mystery series.
Start this series with Something Wicked
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The Cat Clarke 1960s Mysteries Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2021)
Start with Conning the Charming and read in order.
Start this series with Conning the Charming
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Complete4 books (2019–2020)
Start with Adventurer Gone, the first of 4 books in the The Hettie and Ro Adventures series.
Start this series with Adventurer Gone
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Magic Before Mysteries Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
The Mysteries of Severine DuNoir Series
Likely Complete8 books (2020–2021)
Start with Mystery at the Edge of Madness, the first of 8 books in the The Mysteries of Severine DuNoir series.
Start this series with Mystery at the Edge of Madness
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The To Die For Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2024)
Start with A Burger to Die For and read in order.
Start this series with A Burger to Die For
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleVeda Wright Historical Mystery Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Violet Carlyle Mysteries Series
Ongoing51 books (2018–2026)
Start with Murder & The Heir, the first of 48 books in the Violet Carlyle Mysteries series.
Start this series with Murder & The Heir
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Wicked Midlife Adventures Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Beth Byers written?
- Beth Byers has written 156 books across 18 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Beth Byers series?
- Here are the first books in Beth Byers's series: 2nd Chance Diner: Spaghetti, Meatballs, & Murder; Bright Young Witches: Bright Young Witches & the Restless Dead; Brightwater Bay Cozy Mystery: A Little Taste of Murder(By: Carolyn L. Dean); Denny Stumbles Through: Chocolate Dipped Intrigue; Ginger Gold Mysteries: Murder at Bray Manor(By: Lee Strauss).
- What order should I read Beth Byers's books?
- We recommend reading Beth Byers's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Beth Byers still writing new books?
- Yes, Beth Byers has 6 ongoing series: Denny Stumbles Through, Ginger Gold Mysteries, Josephine West 1920s Mysteries, Smith Investigates Mystery, The To Die For Mysteries and 1 more.