Karen MacInerney Reading Order
11 series · 46 books
Karen MacInerney is a prolific American author known for her engaging cozy mysteries. With 46 titles across 11 series, her notable works include the Dewberry Farm Mystery and Gray Whale Inn Mystery collections. Active from 2005 to 2026, her stories often blend humor with intriguing plots set in charming locales.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance 2 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dewberry Farm Mystery Series
Ongoing11 books (2015–2025)
Start with Killer Jam, the first of 11 books in the Dewberry Farm Mystery series.
Gray Whale Inn Mystery Series
Ongoing12 books (2006–2026)
Start with Murder on the Rocks, the first of 12 books in the Gray Whale Inn Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Murder on the Rocks 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Dead and Berried 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Murder Most Maine 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Berried to the Hilt 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Brush with Death 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Death Runs Adrift 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Whale of a Crime 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Claws for Alarm 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Scone Cold Dead 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Anchored Inn 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Reel Trouble 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Rigged for Murder 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Gray Whale Inn Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete5 books (2012–2023)
Start with Blueberry Blues, the first of 5 books in the Gray Whale Inn Short Stories/Novellas series.
Gray Whale Inn Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons at the Gray Whale Inn 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Kitzi Camden Mystery Series
Complete2 books (2005–2007)
Start with Bead on Trouble(By: Barbara Burnett Smith) and read in order.
Misty Hollow Magical Cozy Mysteries Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spells & Shenanigans 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2016–2019)
Start with The Gray Whale Inn Kitchen and read in order.
Snug Harbor Mysteries Series
Ongoing5 books (2020–2026)
Start with A Killer Ending, the first of 5 books in the Snug Harbor Mysteries series.
Tales of an Urban Werewolf Series
Complete3 books (2008–2009)
Start with Howling at the Moon and read in order.
The Margie Peterson Mysteries Series
Complete3 books (2012–2017)
Start with Mother's Day Out and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karen MacInerney written?
- Karen MacInerney has written 46 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Karen MacInerney series?
- Here are the first books in Karen MacInerney's series: Dewberry Farm Mystery: Killer Jam; Gray Whale Inn Mystery: Murder on the Rocks; Gray Whale Inn Short Stories/Novellas: Blueberry Blues; Kitzi Camden Mystery: Bead on Trouble(By: Barbara Burnett Smith); Non-Fiction: The Gray Whale Inn Kitchen.
- What order should I read Karen MacInerney's books?
- We recommend reading Karen MacInerney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Karen MacInerney still writing new books?
- Yes, Karen MacInerney has 3 ongoing series: Dewberry Farm Mystery, Gray Whale Inn Mystery, Snug Harbor Mysteries.