Jeanne M. Dams Reading Order
5 series Β· 41 books
Jeanne M. Dams is a prolific American writer known for her engaging British-style cozy mysteries. Over her active career from 1995 to 2025, she has penned 41 books across five series, including the popular Dorothy Martin and Hilda Johansson series. Among her notable works, readers appreciate her captivating standalone novels and anthologies that further showcase her storytelling prowess.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2005β2012)
Start with A Feast of Crime and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Feast of Crime 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Manhattan Mysteries 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Writing Murder: A Basic Guide to Writing Mystery Fiction 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Dorothy Martin Series
Ongoing27 books (1995β2025)
Start with The Body in the Transept, the first of 27 books in the Dorothy Martin series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Body in the Transept 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Trouble in the Town Hall 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Holy Terror in the Hebrides 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Malice in Miniature 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Victim in Victoria Station 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Killing Cassidy 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | To Perish in Penzance 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Sins Out of School 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Winter of Discontent 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | A Dark and Stormy Night 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Corpse of St James's 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Evil That Men Do 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Murder at the Castle 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Shadows of Death 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Day of Vengeance 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | The Gentle Art of Murder 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Blood Will Tell 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Smile and Be a Villain 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | The Missing Masterpiece 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Crisis at the Cathedral 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | A Dagger Before Me 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Death in the Garden City 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Death Comes to Durham 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | The Bath Conspiracy 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | A Deadly Web 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | Village Politics Can Be Murder 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | Terror on the Train 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Hilda Johansson Series
Complete7 books (1999β2011)
Start with Death in Lacquer Red, the first of 7 books in the Hilda Johansson series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death in Lacquer Red 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Red, White, and Blue Murder 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Green Grow The Victims 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Silence Is Golden 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Crimson Snow 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Indigo Christmas 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Murder in Burnt Orange 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Oak Park Village Mystery Series
Ongoing3 books (2022β2025)
Start with Murder in the Park and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murder in the Park 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Music and Murder 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Murder of a Recluse 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2009β2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Foolproof(With: Mark Richard Zubro,Barbara D'Amato) 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jeanne M. Dams written?
- Jeanne M. Dams has written 41 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jeanne M. Dams series?
- Here are the first books in Jeanne M. Dams's series: Anthologies: A Feast of Crime; Dorothy Martin: The Body in the Transept; Hilda Johansson: Death in Lacquer Red; Oak Park Village Mystery: Murder in the Park.
- What order should I read Jeanne M. Dams's books?
- We recommend reading Jeanne M. Dams's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jeanne M. Dams still writing new books?
- Yes, Jeanne M. Dams has 2 ongoing series: Dorothy Martin, Oak Park Village Mystery.

