Gillian Roberts Reading Order
7 series Β· 30 books
Gillian Roberts is a prolific American author known for her engaging mystery and cozy fiction. With a remarkable portfolio of 30 books across seven series, including popular titles like Amanda Pepper, Emma Howe, and Billie August, she has captivated readers with her well-crafted storytelling. Active from 1982 to 2015, Roberts also boasts a diverse collection of standalone novels, short stories, and anthologies.
Amanda Pepper Series
Complete14 books (1987β2007)
Start with Caught Dead in Philadelphia, the first of 14 books in the Amanda Pepper series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Caught Dead in Philadelphia 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Philly Stakes 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | With Friends Like These... 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | How I Spent My Summer Vacation 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | In the Dead of Summer 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Mummers' Curse 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Adam and Evil 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Bluest Blood 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Helen Hath No Fury 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Claire and Present Danger 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Till the End of Tom 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | A Hole in Juan 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | All's Well That Ends 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1994β1999)
Start with Women of Mystery II and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Women of Mystery II 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Once Upon a Crime 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Mom, Apple Pie and Murder 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
Emma Howe & Billie August Series
Complete2 books (1998β2001)
Start with Time and Trouble and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Time and Trouble 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Whatever Doesn't Kill You 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1999β2015)
Start with You Can Write a Mystery, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | You Can Write a Mystery 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | From Cairo to Coffee: A True Story of Betrayal, and Misplaced Trust 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Prizing Literature: The Celebration and Circulation of National Culture 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Discrepant Parallels: Cultural Implications of the Canada-US Border 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2007β2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Old Wives' Tale 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1999β2014)
Start with Where's the Harm? and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Where's the Harm? 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Murder, She Did 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1982β1992)
Start with Easy Answers, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Easy Answers 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Silent Partner 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Mendocino 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | As Good As It Gets 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Gillian Roberts written?
- Gillian Roberts has written 30 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each Gillian Roberts series?
- Here are the first books in Gillian Roberts's series: Amanda Pepper: Caught Dead in Philadelphia; Anthologies: Women of Mystery II; Emma Howe & Billie August: Time and Trouble; Non-Fiction: You Can Write a Mystery; Short Story Collections: Where's the Harm?.
- What order should I read Gillian Roberts's books?
- We recommend reading Gillian Roberts's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Gillian Roberts's series complete?
- Gillian Roberts has 7 completed series.

