Edith Maxwell Reading Order
10 series · 64 books
Edith Maxwell is a prolific mystery author who has published over 60 books across multiple cozy mystery series since 2012. Her work spans several interconnected universes including the Cece Barton Mystery series, Country Store Mysteries, and Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries, along with standalone titles and collaborative anthologies. Maxwell specializes in accessible, character-driven mysteries that blend small-town settings with engaging puzzle plots, appealing to readers who enjoy traditional whodunits with contemporary sensibilities.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete13 books (2013–2023)
Start with Fish Nets, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Fish Nets
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Cece Barton Mystery Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2026)
Start with Murder Uncorked and read in order.
Start this series with Murder Uncorked
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Country Store Mysteries Series
Ongoing15 books (2015–2025)
Start with Flipped for Murder, the first of 15 books in the Country Store Mysteries series.
Start this series with Flipped for Murder
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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.
Start this series with Murder on Cape Cod
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Lauren Rousseau Series
Complete2 books (2012–2014)
Start with Speaking of Murder and read in order.
Start this series with Speaking of Murder
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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.
Start this series with A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die
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Maddie Day Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
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.
Start this series with Delivering the Truth
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing9 books (2012–2025)
Start with Reduction in Force, the first of 9 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Reduction in Force
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
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.