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Diane Vallere Reading Order

8 series Β· 52 books

Diane Vallere is an accomplished American author known for her engaging cozy mysteries infused with humor and stylish themes. With a prolific output of 52 books across 8 series, her notable works include the Samantha Kidd Mystery and the Mad For Mod Mystery series. Active from 2011 to 2025, Vallere captivates readers with her unique blend of fashion and intrigue in titles like Killer Fashion and Material Witness Mystery.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2011–2022)

Start with Fish Tales, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Fish Tales
2
Cover of Other People's Baggage
Other People's Baggage
3
4
Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction

Costume Shop Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2017)

Start with A Disguise to Die For and read in order.

#Title
1
A Disguise to Die For
2
Cover of Masking for Trouble
Masking for Trouble
3
Cover of Dressed to Confess
Dressed to Confess

Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery Series

Ongoing

16 books (2012–2025)

Start with Designer Dirty Laundry, the first of 16 books in the Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery series.

#Title
1
Cover of Designer Dirty Laundry
Designer Dirty Laundry
2
Cover of Buyer, Beware
Buyer, Beware
3
Cover of The Brim Reaper
The Brim Reaper
4
Cover of Some Like It Haute
Some Like It Haute
5
Cover of Grand Theft Retro
Grand Theft Retro
6
Cover of Pearls Gone Wild
Pearls Gone Wild
7
Cover of Cement Stilettos
Cement Stilettos
8
Cover of Panty Raid
Panty Raid
9
10
Union Jacked
11
Fahrenheit 501
12
Tough Luxe
13
Stark Raving Mod
14
15
Cover of Ranch Dressing
Ranch Dressing
16
Murder Italian Style

Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Series

Ongoing

14 books (2012–2024)

Start with Other People's Baggage(With: Gigi Pandian,Kendel Lynn), the first of 14 books in the Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night series.

#Title
1
Cover of Other People's Baggage(With: Gigi Pandian,Kendel Lynn)
Other People's Baggage(With: Gigi Pandian,Kendel Lynn)
2
Cover of Pillow Stalk
Pillow Stalk
3
That Touch of Ink
4
Cover of With Vics You Get Eggroll
With Vics You Get Eggroll
5
Cover of The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
6
Cover of Lover Come Hack
Lover Come Hack
7
Midnight Ice
8
Cover of The Pajama Frame
The Pajama Frame
9
Apprehend Me No Flowers
10
Teacher's Threat
11
Love Me or Grieve Me
12
The Kill of it All
13
Please Don't Push Up the Daisies
14
The Glass Bottom Hoax

Material Witness Mystery Series

Ongoing

6 books (2014–2025)

Start with Suede to Rest, the first of 6 books in the Material Witness Mystery series.

#Title
1
Cover of Suede to Rest
Suede to Rest
2
Cover of Crushed Velvet
Crushed Velvet
3
Cover of Silk Stalkings
Silk Stalkings
4
Tulle Death Do Us Part
5
Sheer Window
6
Contesting the Wool

Mermaid Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2019–2019)

Start with Murky Waters and read in order.

#Title
1
Murky Waters
2
Sleeping With The Fishes
3
Tails from the Deep

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
Cover of Bonbons for Your Brain
Bonbons for Your Brain

Sylvia Stryker Space Case/Sky Crimes and Misdemeanors Series

Ongoing

5 books (2017–2024)

Start with Fly Me to the Moon / Murder on Moon Trek 1, the first of 5 books in the Sylvia Stryker Space Case/Sky Crimes and Misdemeanors series.

#Title
1
Cover of Fly Me to the Moon / Murder on Moon Trek 1
Fly Me to the Moon / Murder on Moon Trek 1
2
Cover of I'm Your Venus
I'm Your Venus
3
Saturn Night Fever
4
Spiders From Mars
5
Warped on a Moon Trek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Diane Vallere written?
Diane Vallere has written 52 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Diane Vallere series?
Here are the first books in Diane Vallere's series: Anthologies: Fish Tales; Costume Shop Mystery: A Disguise to Die For; Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery: Designer Dirty Laundry; Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night: Other People's Baggage(With: Gigi Pandian,Kendel Lynn); Material Witness Mystery: Suede to Rest.
What order should I read Diane Vallere's books?
We recommend reading Diane Vallere's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Diane Vallere still writing new books?
Yes, Diane Vallere has 4 ongoing series: Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery, Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night, Material Witness Mystery, Sylvia Stryker Space Case/Sky Crimes and Misdemeanors.

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