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
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Best New England Crime Stories 2015 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shalla 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Deadly Edits Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018β2021)
Start with Crime & Punctuation, the first of 4 books in the Deadly Edits series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crime & Punctuation 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Clause & Effect 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Fatal Fiction 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Murder, She Edited 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Diana Spaulding Series
Complete4 books (2004β2008)
Start with Deadlier than the Pen, the first of 4 books in the Diana Spaulding series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deadlier than the Pen 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Fatal as a Fallen Woman 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | No Mortal Reason 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Lethal Legend 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries Series
Complete13 books (2007β2020)
Start with Kilt Dead, the first of 13 books in the Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kilt Dead 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Scone Cold Dead 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Wee Christmas Homicide 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Corpse Wore Tartan 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Scotched 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Bagpipes, Brides and Homicides 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Vampires, Bones and Treacle Scones 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Ho-Ho-Homicide 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Scottie Barked At Midnight 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Kilt at the Highland Games 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | X Marks the Scot 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Overkilt 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | A View to a Kilt 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Mistress Jaffrey Series
Complete3 books (2015β2017)
Start with Murder in the Merchant's Hall and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murder in the Merchant's Hall 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Murder in the Queen's Wardrobe 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Murder in a Cornish Alehouse 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1984β2008)
Start with Making Headlines: A Biography of Nellie Bly, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Making Headlines: A Biography of Nellie Bly 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Wives and Daughters: The Women of Sixteenth Century England 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in Renaissance England 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Secrets of the Tudor Court Series
Complete6 books (2009β2013)
Start with Between Two Queens, the first of 6 books in the Secrets of the Tudor Court series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Between Two Queens 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Pleasure Palace 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | By Royal Decree 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | At the King's Pleasure 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The King's Damsel 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Royal Inheritance 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Blessing Witch 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete2 books (2017β2021)
Start with Different Times, Different Crimes and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Different Times, Different Crimes 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Valentine Veilleux Mysteries 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete17 books (1985β2001)
Start with The Mystery of Hilliard's Castle, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mystery of Hilliard's Castle 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Julia's Mending 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Cloud Castles 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Mystery of the Missing Bagpipes 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Winter Tapestry 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Echoes and Illusions 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Firebrand 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Green Rose 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Unquiet Hearts 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Hearth, Home and Hope / The Rapunzel Trap 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Relative Strangers 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Separated Sisters / Family Lies 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Sleepwalking Beauty 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Sight Unseen / E-Mail Order Bride 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | That Special Smile 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Tried and True 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Someday 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Susanna, Lady Appleton Series
Complete11 books (1997β2007)
Start with Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie, the first of 11 books in the Susanna, Lady Appleton series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Face Down Upon an Herbal 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Face Down Among the Winchester Geese 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Face Down Beneath the Eleanor Cross 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Face Down Under the Wych Elm 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Face Down Before Rebel Hooves 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Face Down Across the Western Sea 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Murders and Other Confusions 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Face Down Below the Banqueting House 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Face Down Beside St. Anne's Well 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Face Down O'er the Border 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Treasured Tales Series
Complete16 books (1992β1998)
Start with Dark Fire(By: Peggy Webb), the first of 16 books in the Treasured Tales series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Fire(By: Peggy Webb) 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Night Dreams(By: Sandra Chastain) 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Renegade Ways(By: Terry Lawrence) 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | 'Twas the Night(By: Helen Mittermeyer) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Animal Magnetism(By: Bonnie Pega) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Baby, Come Back(By: Billie Green) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Perfect Double(By: Cindy Gerard) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Princess and the Pea(By: Fayrene Preston) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Shadow Lover(By: Terry Lawrence) 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Fly with Me(By: Jan Hudson) 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Bad to the Bone(By: Debra Dixon) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Wild at Heart(By: Faye Hughes) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Cloud Dancer(By: Laura Taylor) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Love Thy Neighbor 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Never Say Good-Bye(By: Maureen Caudill) 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Your Wish is My Command(By: Stephanie Bancroft) 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

