
Charlotte MacLeod Reading Order
9 series Β· 51 books Β· Born 1922
Charlotte MacLeod was a prolific Canadian-American mystery author who published over 50 novels across multiple series between 1964 and 2002. Known for her cozy mysteries featuring amateur sleuths like Professor Peter Shandy and the resourceful Grub-And-Stakers club, MacLeod crafted witty, puzzle-driven plots that appealed to devoted mystery fans. Her work spanned both traditional detective fiction and non-fiction, establishing her as a versatile contributor to the mystery genre throughout her four-decade career.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1989β1992)
Start with Mistletoe Mysteries and read in order.
Start this series with Mistletoe Mysteries
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mistletoe Mysteries |
| 2 | Christmas Stalkings |
| 3 | Malice Domestic 1 |
Grub-And-Stakers Series
Complete5 books (1981β1993)
Start with The Grub-And-Stakers Move a Mountain, the first of 5 books in the Grub-And-Stakers series.
Start this series with The Grub-And-Stakers Move a Mountain
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Grub-And-Stakers Move a Mountain |
| 2 | The Grub-and-Stakers Quilt a Bee |
| 3 | The Grub-And-Stakers Pinch a Poke |
| 4 | The Grub-and-Stakers Spin a Yarn |
| 5 | The Grub-And-Stakers House a Haunt |
Madoc Rhys Series
Complete5 books (1980β1992)
Start with A Pint of Murder, the first of 5 books in the Madoc Rhys series.
Start this series with A Pint of Murder
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Pint of Murder |
| 2 | Murder Goes Mumming |
| 3 | A Dismal Thing to Do |
| 4 | Trouble in the Brasses |
| 5 | The Wrong Rite |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1972β1994)
Start with Astrology For Skeptics and read in order.
Start this series with Astrology For Skeptics
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astrology For Skeptics |
| 2 | Had She but Known |
Professor Peter Shandy Series
Complete10 books (1978β1996)
Start with Rest You Merry, the first of 10 books in the Professor Peter Shandy series.
Start this series with Rest You Merry
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rest You Merry |
| 2 | The Luck Runs Out |
| 3 | Wrack and Rune |
| 4 | Something The Cat Dragged In |
| 5 | The Curse of the Giant Hogweed |
| 6 | The Corpse in Oozak's Pond |
| 7 | Vane Pursuit |
| 8 | An Owl Too Many |
| 9 | Something in the Water |
| 10 | Exit the Milkman |
Sarah Kelling & Max Bittersohn Mysteries Series
Complete12 books (1979β1998)
Start with The Family Vault, the first of 12 books in the Sarah Kelling & Max Bittersohn Mysteries series.
Start this series with The Family Vault
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Family Vault |
| 2 | The Withdrawing Room |
| 3 | The Palace Guard |
| 4 | The Bilbao Looking Glass |
| 5 | The Convivial Codfish |
| 6 | The Plain Old Man |
| 7 | The Recycled Citizen |
| 8 | The Silver Ghost |
| 9 | The Gladstone Bag |
| 10 | The Resurrection Man |
| 11 | The Odd Job |
| 12 | The Balloon Man |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1989β1989)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Cozy For Christmas |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1987β2002)
Start with Grab Bag and read in order.
Start this series with Grab Bag
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grab Bag |
| 2 | It Was an Awful Shame and Other Stories |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete11 books (1964β1984)
Start with Mystery of the White Knight, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Mystery of the White Knight
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mystery of the White Knight |
| 2 | Next Door to Danger |
| 3 | Mouse's Vineyard |
| 4 | The Fat Lady's Ghost |
| 5 | Ask Me No Questions |
| 6 | Brass pounder |
| 7 | King Devil |
| 8 | We Dare Not Go A-Hunting |
| 9 | Cirak's Daughter |
| 10 | The Terrible Tide(As: Alisa Craig) |
| 11 | Maid of Honor |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Charlotte MacLeod written?
- Charlotte MacLeod has written 51 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2002.
- What is the first book in each Charlotte MacLeod series?
- Here are the first books in Charlotte MacLeod's series: Anthologies: Mistletoe Mysteries; Grub-And-Stakers: The Grub-And-Stakers Move a Mountain; Madoc Rhys: A Pint of Murder; Non-Fiction: Astrology For Skeptics; Professor Peter Shandy: Rest You Merry.
- What order should I read Charlotte MacLeod's books?
- We recommend reading Charlotte MacLeod's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Charlotte MacLeod's series complete?
- Charlotte MacLeod has 9 completed series.

