Elizabeth Spann Craig Reading Order
5 series · 70 books
Elizabeth Spann Craig is a prolific American author known for her engaging mystery novels. With a career spanning from 2009 to 2026, she has written 70 books across five popular series, including the Myrtle Clover Mysteries and the Memphis BBQ Mysteries. Her works skillfully blend humor and suspense, captivating fans of cozy mysteries.
Memphis BBQ Mysteries Series
Complete4 books (2010–2013)
Start with Delicious and Suspicious, the first of 4 books in the Memphis BBQ Mysteries series.
Myrtle Clover Mysteries Series
Ongoing28 books (2009–2026)
Start with Pretty is as Pretty Dies, the first of 28 books in the Myrtle Clover Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Pretty is as Pretty Dies 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Dyeing Shame 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Progressive Dinner Deadly 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Body in the Backyard 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Death at a Drop-In 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Body at Book Club 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Death Pays a Visit 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Body at Bunco 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Murder on Opening Night 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Cruising for Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Body in the Trunk 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Cooking is Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Cleaning is Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Edit to Death 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Hushed Up 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  A Body in the Attic 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Murder on the Ballot 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Death of a Suitor 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | A Dash of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | A Myrtle Clover Christmas 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Death at a Diner 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Doom and Bloom 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Murder at a Yard Sale 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | A Toast to Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Mystery Loves Company 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | A Murder Down Memory Lane 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Murder Sees All 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Volunteer for Murder 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Southern Quilting Mystery Series
Ongoing20 books (2012–2024)
Start with Quilt or Innocence, the first of 20 books in the Southern Quilting Mystery series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Quilt or Innocence 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Knot What It Seams 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Quilt Trip 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Shear Trouble 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Tying the Knot 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Fall to Pieces 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Patch of Trouble 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Pressed for Time 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  On Pins and Needles 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Rest in Pieces 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Fit To Be Tied 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Embroidering the Truth 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Knot a Clue 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Needled to Death 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Quilt-Ridden 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | A Notion to Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Crosspatch 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Behind the Seams 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Quilt Complex 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | A Southern Quilting Cozy Christmas 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sunset Ridge Mystery Series
Ongoing4 books (2024–2026)
Start with The Type-A Guide to Dinner Parties, the first of 4 books in the Sunset Ridge Mystery series.
Village Library Mysteries Series
Ongoing14 books (2019–2026)
Start with Checked Out, the first of 14 books in the Village Library Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Checked Out 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Overdue 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Borrowed Time 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Hush-Hush 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Where There's a Will 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Frictional Characters 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Spine-Tingling 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | A Novel Idea 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | End of Story 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Booked Up 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Out of Circulation 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Dead Silence 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Shelf Life 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Plot Twist 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth Spann Craig written?
- Elizabeth Spann Craig has written 70 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Elizabeth Spann Craig series?
- Here are the first books in Elizabeth Spann Craig's series: Memphis BBQ Mysteries: Delicious and Suspicious; Myrtle Clover Mysteries: Pretty is as Pretty Dies; Southern Quilting Mystery: Quilt or Innocence; Sunset Ridge Mystery: The Type-A Guide to Dinner Parties; Village Library Mysteries: Checked Out.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Spann Craig's books?
- We recommend reading Elizabeth Spann Craig's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elizabeth Spann Craig still writing new books?
- Yes, Elizabeth Spann Craig has 4 ongoing series: Myrtle Clover Mysteries, Southern Quilting Mystery, Sunset Ridge Mystery, Village Library Mysteries.