Jeanne M. Dams Reading Order
5 series ยท 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 (2005โ2012)
Start with A Feast of Crime and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Feast of Crime 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Manhattan Mysteries 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Writing Murder: A Basic Guide to Writing Mystery Fiction 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Dorothy Martin Series
Ongoing27 books (1995โ2025)
Start with The Body in the Transept, the first of 27 books in the Dorothy Martin series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Body in the Transept 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Trouble in the Town Hall 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Holy Terror in the Hebrides 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Malice in Miniature 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Victim in Victoria Station 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Killing Cassidy 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | To Perish in Penzance 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Sins Out of School 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Winter of Discontent 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | A Dark and Stormy Night 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | The Corpse of St James's 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | The Evil That Men Do 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Murder at the Castle 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Shadows of Death 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | Day of Vengeance 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | The Gentle Art of Murder 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Blood Will Tell 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Smile and Be a Villain 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | The Missing Masterpiece 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | Crisis at the Cathedral 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | A Dagger Before Me 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | Death in the Garden City 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | Death Comes to Durham 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | The Bath Conspiracy 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | A Deadly Web 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | Village Politics Can Be Murder 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | Terror on the Train 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Hilda Johansson Series
Complete7 books (1999โ2011)
Start with Death in Lacquer Red, the first of 7 books in the Hilda Johansson series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Death in Lacquer Red 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Red, White, and Blue Murder 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Green Grow The Victims 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Silence Is Golden 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Crimson Snow 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Indigo Christmas 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Murder in Burnt Orange 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Oak Park Village Mystery Series
Ongoing3 books (2022โ2025)
Start with Murder in the Park and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Murder in the Park 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Music and Murder 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Murder of a Recluse 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2009โ2009)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Foolproof(With: Mark Richard Zubro,Barbara D'Amato) 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

