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Kathleen Bacus Reading Order

3 series · 16 books

Mystery & Thriller

Kathleen Bacus is an American mystery writer and former state trooper whose law enforcement background informs her crime fiction. She is known for the Calamity Jayne series featuring her popular protagonist Tressa Jayne Turner, along with the 12 Days of Christmas series and several standalone novels. Publishing between 2006 and 2015, Bacus has written sixteen books that blend mystery and thriller elements with authentic procedural details drawn from her experience in law enforcement.

12 Days of Christmas Series

Complete

6 books (2013–2013)

Start with Eight Maids a' Missing(By: Jana Deleon), the first of 6 books in the 12 Days of Christmas series.

Start this series with Eight Maids a' Missing(By: Jana Deleon)

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Eight Maids a' Missing(By: Jana Deleon)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Nine Ladies Dancing(By: Amanda Brice)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Seven Swans a' Shooting(By: Kyra Davis)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Six Geese a' Slaying
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of The Goose, The Gander, And Three French Hens(By: Robin Kaye)
The Goose, The Gander, And Three French Hens(By: Robin Kaye)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Tenth Dark Lord a' Leaping(By: Angie Fox)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2012)

Start with Fiancé at Her Fingertips and read in order.

Start this series with Fiancé at Her Fingertips

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Fiancé at Her Fingertips
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Trading Spaces
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tressa Jayne Turner Series

Complete

8 books (2006–2015)

Start with Calamity Jayne, the first of 8 books in the Tressa Jayne Turner series.

Start this series with Calamity Jayne

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Calamity Jayne
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Calamity Jayne Rides Again / Calamity Jayne and Fowl Play at the Fair
Calamity Jayne Rides Again / Calamity Jayne and Fowl Play at the Fair
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun / Calamity Jayne and the Haunted Homecoming
Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun / Calamity Jayne and the Haunted Homecoming
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Calamity Jayne Goes to College / Calamity Jayne and the Campus Caper
Calamity Jayne Goes to College / Calamity Jayne and the Campus Caper
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Calamity Jayne Heads West / Calamity Jayne in the Wild, Wild West
Calamity Jayne Heads West / Calamity Jayne in the Wild, Wild West
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Anchors Aweigh / Calamity Jayne and the Hijinks on the High Seas
Anchors Aweigh / Calamity Jayne and the Hijinks on the High Seas
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Calamity Jayne and the Trouble with Tandems
Calamity Jayne and the Trouble with Tandems
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Calamity Jayne and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Lawn Gnome
Calamity Jayne and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Lawn Gnome
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kathleen Bacus written?
Kathleen Bacus has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2015.
What is the first book in each Kathleen Bacus series?
Here are the first books in Kathleen Bacus's series: 12 Days of Christmas: Eight Maids a' Missing(By: Jana Deleon); Tressa Jayne Turner: Calamity Jayne.
What order should I read Kathleen Bacus's books?
We recommend reading Kathleen Bacus's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Kathleen Bacus's series complete?
Kathleen Bacus has 3 completed series.

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