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Ellen Byron Reading Order

6 series · 22 books

Mystery & Thriller

Ellen Byron is a prolific mystery writer whose career spans television, magazines, theatrical plays, and novels since the 1980s. She has established herself across multiple amateur sleuth series set in distinctive locations, including the Louisiana-based Cajun Country mysteries and several other series centered around settings like catering halls, vintage motels, and antique cookbooks. With over twenty books to her name, Byron brings a diverse creative background to her mystery and thriller writing.

Cajun Country Mystery Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2015–2021)

Start with Plantation Shudders, the first of 7 books in the Cajun Country Mystery series.

Start this series with Plantation Shudders

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Plantation Shudders
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Body on the Bayou
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Cajun Christmas Killing
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Mardi Gras Murder
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Fatal Cajun Festival
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Murder in the Bayou Boneyard
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cajun Kiss of Death
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Catering Hall Mystery Series

Ongoing

5 books (2020–2024)

Start with Here Comes the Body, the first of 5 books in the Catering Hall Mystery series.

Start this series with Here Comes the Body

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Here Comes the Body
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Long Island Iced Tina
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Four Parties and a Funeral
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Witless Protection Program
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Golden Motel Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
All Aboard for Murder
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Golden Motel Mystery Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with A Very Woodsy Murder and read in order.

Start this series with A Very Woodsy Murder

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1
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A Very Woodsy Murder
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Solid Gold Murder
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Plays Series

Complete

2 books (1984–1989)

Start with Graceland and Asleep on the Wind and read in order.

Start this series with Graceland and Asleep on the Wind

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#Title
1
Graceland and Asleep on the Wind
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Election Year and So When You Get Married.... Two Short Plays.
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Vintage Cookbook Mystery Series

Ongoing

5 books (2022–2026)

Start with Bayou Book Thief, the first of 4 books in the Vintage Cookbook Mystery series.

Start this series with Bayou Book Thief

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1
Bayou Book Thief
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Wined and Died in New Orleans
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
French Quarter Fright Night
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Crescent City Christmas Chaos
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
A Murderer's Guide to Mardi Gras
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ellen Byron written?
Ellen Byron has written 22 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ellen Byron series?
Here are the first books in Ellen Byron's series: Cajun Country Mystery: Plantation Shudders; Catering Hall Mystery: Here Comes the Body; Golden Motel Mystery: A Very Woodsy Murder; Plays: Graceland and Asleep on the Wind; Vintage Cookbook Mystery: Bayou Book Thief.
What order should I read Ellen Byron's books?
We recommend reading Ellen Byron's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ellen Byron still writing new books?
Yes, Ellen Byron has 3 ongoing series: Catering Hall Mystery, Golden Motel Mystery, Vintage Cookbook Mystery.

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