How many books has Jeanne M. Dams written?

Jeanne M. Dams has written 42 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.

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.

Jeanne M. Dams Reading Order

5 series · 42 books

Mystery & Thriller

Jeanne M. Dams crafts traditional cozy mysteries with a British sensibility, creating intricate plots that emphasize character and puzzle-solving over violence. Best known for her Dorothy Martin series featuring a retired American schoolteacher navigating small-town English life, Dams has built a prolific career spanning multiple mystery series that appeal to readers who enjoy clever whodunits with warmth and wit. Her work across more than forty books demonstrates a gift for developing engaging amateur sleuths and the communities that surround them.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2012)

Start with A Feast of Crime and read in order.

Start this series with A Feast of Crime

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#	Title
1	A Feast of Crime 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Manhattan Mysteries 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Writing Murder: A Basic Guide to Writing Mystery Fiction 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dorothy Martin Series

Ongoing

28 books (1995–2026)

Start with The Body in the Transept, the first of 27 books in the Dorothy Martin series.

Start this series with The Body in the Transept

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1	The Body in the Transept 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trouble in the Town Hall 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Holy Terror in the Hebrides 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Malice in Miniature 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Victim in Victoria Station 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Killing Cassidy 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	To Perish in Penzance 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Sins Out of School 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Winter of Discontent 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	A Dark and Stormy Night 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Corpse of St James's 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Evil That Men Do 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Murder at the Castle 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Shadows of Death 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Day of Vengeance 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Gentle Art of Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Blood Will Tell 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Smile and Be a Villain 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Missing Masterpiece 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Crisis at the Cathedral 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	A Dagger Before Me 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Death in the Garden City 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Death Comes to Durham 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Bath Conspiracy 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	A Deadly Web 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Village Politics Can Be Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Terror on the Train 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	A Thief's Folly 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hilda Johansson Series

Complete

7 books (1999–2011)

Start with Death in Lacquer Red, the first of 7 books in the Hilda Johansson series.

Start this series with Death in Lacquer Red

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#	Title
1	Death in Lacquer Red 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Red, White, and Blue Murder 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Green Grow The Victims 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Silence Is Golden 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Crimson Snow 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Indigo Christmas 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Murder in Burnt Orange 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Oak Park Village Mystery Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022–2025)

Start with Murder in the Park and read in order.

Start this series with Murder in the Park

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#	Title
1	Murder in the Park 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Music and Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Murder of a Recluse 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

#	Title
1	Foolproof(With: Mark Richard Zubro,Barbara D'Amato) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jeanne M. Dams written?: Jeanne M. Dams has written 42 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
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.

Jeanne M. Dams Reading Order

Anthologies Series

Dorothy Martin Series

Hilda Johansson Series

Oak Park Village Mystery Series

Standalone Novels Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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