Elizabeth Spann Craig Reading Order
5 series · 72 books
Elizabeth Spann Craig is a prolific American mystery author known for crafting cozy mysteries set in the American South. Her five interconnected series feature amateur sleuths investigating crimes in small towns and close-knit communities, drawing on Southern settings and charm. With over 70 books published since 2009, Craig has established herself as a consistent voice in the cozy mystery genre through her Memphis BBQ Mysteries, Myrtle Clover Mysteries, and Village Library Mysteries series.
Memphis BBQ Mysteries Series
Complete4 books (2010–2013)
Start with Delicious and Suspicious, the first of 4 books in the Memphis BBQ Mysteries series.
Start this series with Delicious and Suspicious
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Myrtle Clover Mysteries Series
Ongoing29 books (2009–2026)
Start with Pretty is as Pretty Dies, the first of 28 books in the Myrtle Clover Mysteries series.
Start this series with Pretty is as Pretty Dies
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Southern Quilting Mystery Series
Ongoing20 books (2012–2024)
Start with Quilt or Innocence, the first of 20 books in the Southern Quilting Mystery series.
Start this series with Quilt or Innocence
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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.
Start this series with The Type-A Guide to Dinner Parties
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Ongoing15 books (2019–2026)
Start with Checked Out, the first of 14 books in the Village Library Mysteries series.
Start this series with Checked Out
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth Spann Craig written?
- Elizabeth Spann Craig has written 72 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.