Edith Maxwell Reading Order
10 series · 64 books
Edith Maxwell is a prolific author known for her engaging cozy mystery novels, having penned 64 books across 10 different series. Her popular works include the Country Store Mysteries, Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries, and the Local Foods Mystery series. Active from 2012 to 2026, Maxwell's stories often combine intrigue with a touch of humor, captivating readers with each new release.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete13 books (2013–2023)
Start with Fish Nets, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Fish Nets 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Writes of Passage 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Dead in Good Company 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | History and Mystery, Oh My! 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Blood on the Bayou: Bouchercon Anthology 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Edgar Allan Cozy 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Christmas Cocoa Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Best Laid Plans 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Beat of Black Wings 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Bloodroot 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Deadly Nightshade: Best New England Crime Stories 2022 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Christmas Mittens Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cece Barton Mystery Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2026)
Start with Murder Uncorked and read in order.
Country Store Mysteries Series
Ongoing15 books (2015–2025)
Start with Flipped for Murder, the first of 15 books in the Country Store Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Flipped for Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Grilled for Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  When the Grits Hit the Fan 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Biscuits and Slashed Browns 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Death Over Easy 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Christmas Cocoa and a Corpse 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Strangled Eggs and Ham 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Candy Slain Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Nacho Average Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  No Grater Crime 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Batter Off Dead 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Scarfed Down 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Deep Fried Death 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Four Leaf Cleaver 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Scone Cold Dead 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Series
Ongoing8 books (2019–2026)
Start with Murder on Cape Cod, the first of 8 books in the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries series.
Lauren Rousseau Series
Complete2 books (2012–2014)
Start with Speaking of Murder and read in order.
Local Foods Mystery Series
Complete5 books (2013–2017)
Start with A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die, the first of 5 books in the Local Foods Mystery series.
Maddie Day Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | When the Iron is Hot 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Quaker Midwife Mystery Series
Likely Complete7 books (2016–2021)
Start with Delivering the Truth, the first of 7 books in the Quaker Midwife Mystery series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing9 books (2012–2025)
Start with Reduction in Force, the first of 9 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Reduction in Force 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Fire in Carriagetown 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Yatsuhashi for Lance 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | An Idea for Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Just Desserts for Johnny 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Importance of Blood 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | A Questionable Death 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Mayor and the Midwife 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | When the Iron is Hot(As: Maddie Day) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Black Cat Thrillogy #9 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Edith Maxwell written?
- Edith Maxwell has written 64 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Edith Maxwell series?
- Here are the first books in Edith Maxwell's series: Anthologies: Fish Nets; Cece Barton Mystery: Murder Uncorked; Country Store Mysteries: Flipped for Murder; Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries: Murder on Cape Cod; Lauren Rousseau: Speaking of Murder.
- What order should I read Edith Maxwell's books?
- We recommend reading Edith Maxwell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Edith Maxwell still writing new books?
- Yes, Edith Maxwell has 4 ongoing series: Cece Barton Mystery, Country Store Mysteries, Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries, Short Stories/Novellas.