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Kathy Lynn Emerson Reading Order

13 series Β· 83 books

Kathy Lynn Emerson was an American author known for her engaging blend of historical and mystery narratives. Over her career, which spanned from 1984 to 2021, she published 83 works across 13 series, including the popular Susanna and Lady Appleton mysteries. Emerson's storytelling is marked by rich historical detail and intriguing plots, making her notable works a must-read for fans of the genre.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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Cover of Best New England Crime Stories 2015
Best New England Crime Stories 2015

Children's Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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1

Deadly Edits Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018–2021)

Start with Crime & Punctuation, the first of 4 books in the Deadly Edits series.

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Crime & Punctuation
2
Cover of Clause & Effect
Clause & Effect
3
Cover of A Fatal Fiction
A Fatal Fiction
4
Cover of Murder, She Edited
Murder, She Edited

Diana Spaulding Series

Complete

4 books (2004–2008)

Start with Deadlier than the Pen, the first of 4 books in the Diana Spaulding series.

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Deadlier than the Pen
2
Fatal as a Fallen Woman
3
Cover of No Mortal Reason
No Mortal Reason
4
Cover of Lethal Legend
Lethal Legend

Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries Series

Complete

13 books (2007–2020)

Start with Kilt Dead, the first of 13 books in the Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries series.

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2
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Scone Cold Dead
3
Cover of A Wee Christmas Homicide
A Wee Christmas Homicide
4
Cover of The Corpse Wore Tartan
The Corpse Wore Tartan
5
6
Cover of Bagpipes, Brides and Homicides
Bagpipes, Brides and Homicides
7
Cover of Vampires, Bones and Treacle Scones
Vampires, Bones and Treacle Scones
8
Ho-Ho-Homicide
9
Cover of The Scottie Barked At Midnight
The Scottie Barked At Midnight
10
Cover of Kilt at the Highland Games
Kilt at the Highland Games
11
Cover of X Marks the Scot
X Marks the Scot
12
13
A View to a Kilt

Mistress Jaffrey Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with Murder in the Merchant's Hall and read in order.

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Murder in the Merchant's Hall
2
Murder in the Queen's Wardrobe
3
Cover of Murder in a Cornish Alehouse
Murder in a Cornish Alehouse

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1984–2008)

Start with Making Headlines: A Biography of Nellie Bly, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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Making Headlines: A Biography of Nellie Bly
2
Cover of Wives and Daughters: The Women of Sixteenth Century England
Wives and Daughters: The Women of Sixteenth Century England
3
Cover of The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in Renaissance England
The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in Renaissance England
4
Cover of How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past
How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past

Secrets of the Tudor Court Series

Complete

6 books (2009–2013)

Start with Between Two Queens, the first of 6 books in the Secrets of the Tudor Court series.

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Between Two Queens
2
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The Pleasure Palace
3
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By Royal Decree
4
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At the King's Pleasure
5
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The King's Damsel
6
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Royal Inheritance

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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1
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The Blessing Witch

Short Story Collections Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2017–2021)

Start with Different Times, Different Crimes and read in order.

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Different Times, Different Crimes
2
The Valentine Veilleux Mysteries

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

17 books (1985–2001)

Start with The Mystery of Hilliard's Castle, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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The Mystery of Hilliard's Castle
2
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Julia's Mending
3
Cover of Cloud Castles
Cloud Castles
4
Cover of The Mystery of the Missing Bagpipes
The Mystery of the Missing Bagpipes
5
Cover of Winter Tapestry
Winter Tapestry
6
Cover of Echoes and Illusions
Echoes and Illusions
7
8
Cover of The Green Rose
The Green Rose
9
Cover of Unquiet Hearts
Unquiet Hearts
10
Cover of Hearth, Home and Hope / The Rapunzel Trap
Hearth, Home and Hope / The Rapunzel Trap
11
Cover of Relative Strangers
Relative Strangers
12
Cover of Separated Sisters / Family Lies
Separated Sisters / Family Lies
13
Cover of Sleepwalking Beauty
Sleepwalking Beauty
14
Cover of Sight Unseen / E-Mail Order Bride
Sight Unseen / E-Mail Order Bride
15
Cover of That Special Smile
That Special Smile
16
Cover of Tried and True
Tried and True
17

Susanna, Lady Appleton Series

Complete

11 books (1997–2007)

Start with Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie, the first of 11 books in the Susanna, Lady Appleton series.

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Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie
2
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Face Down Upon an Herbal
3
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Face Down Among the Winchester Geese
4
Cover of Face Down Beneath the Eleanor Cross
Face Down Beneath the Eleanor Cross
5
Cover of Face Down Under the Wych Elm
Face Down Under the Wych Elm
6
Cover of Face Down Before Rebel Hooves
Face Down Before Rebel Hooves
7
Cover of Face Down Across the Western Sea
Face Down Across the Western Sea
8
Cover of Murders and Other Confusions
Murders and Other Confusions
9
Cover of Face Down Below the Banqueting House
Face Down Below the Banqueting House
10
Cover of Face Down Beside St. Anne's Well
Face Down Beside St. Anne's Well
11
Face Down O'er the Border

Treasured Tales Series

Complete

16 books (1992–1998)

Start with Dark Fire(By: Peggy Webb), the first of 16 books in the Treasured Tales series.

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1
Dark Fire(By: Peggy Webb)
2
Night Dreams(By: Sandra Chastain)
3
Renegade Ways(By: Terry Lawrence)
4
Cover of 'Twas the Night(By: Helen Mittermeyer)
'Twas the Night(By: Helen Mittermeyer)
5
Cover of Animal Magnetism(By: Bonnie Pega)
Animal Magnetism(By: Bonnie Pega)
6
Baby, Come Back(By: Billie Green)
7
Cover of Perfect Double(By: Cindy Gerard)
Perfect Double(By: Cindy Gerard)
8
The Princess and the Pea(By: Fayrene Preston)
9
Cover of The Shadow Lover(By: Terry Lawrence)
The Shadow Lover(By: Terry Lawrence)
10
Cover of Fly with Me(By: Jan Hudson)
Fly with Me(By: Jan Hudson)
11
Bad to the Bone(By: Debra Dixon)
12
Cover of Wild at Heart(By: Faye Hughes)
Wild at Heart(By: Faye Hughes)
13
Cloud Dancer(By: Laura Taylor)
14
Cover of Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
15
Cover of Never Say Good-Bye(By: Maureen Caudill)
Never Say Good-Bye(By: Maureen Caudill)
16
Cover of Your Wish is My Command(By: Stephanie Bancroft)
Your Wish is My Command(By: Stephanie Bancroft)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kathy Lynn Emerson written?
Kathy Lynn Emerson has written 83 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Kathy Lynn Emerson series?
Here are the first books in Kathy Lynn Emerson's series: Deadly Edits: Crime & Punctuation; Diana Spaulding: Deadlier than the Pen; Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries: Kilt Dead; Mistress Jaffrey: Murder in the Merchant's Hall; Non-Fiction: Making Headlines: A Biography of Nellie Bly.
What order should I read Kathy Lynn Emerson's books?
We recommend reading Kathy Lynn Emerson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Kathy Lynn Emerson's series complete?
Kathy Lynn Emerson has 11 completed series.

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