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Krista Davis Reading Order

5 series · 35 books

Krista Davis writes cozy mysteries that blend everyday life with engaging whodunits, drawing inspiration from classic detective fiction. Her prolific output includes the Domestic Diva Mysteries series, which centers on a lifestyle expert solving crimes, and the Paws and Claws Mysteries, featuring animal lovers uncovering secrets in their communities. With over thirty-five books published across multiple series since 2008, Davis has established herself as a reliable voice in the cozy mystery genre, offering readers accessible puzzles set in relatable domestic and small-town settings.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1

Domestic Diva Mysteries Series

Ongoing

19 books (2008–2026)

Start with The Diva Runs Out of Thyme, the first of 19 books in the Domestic Diva Mysteries series.

Start this series with The Diva Runs Out of Thyme

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1
Cover of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Diva Paints the Town
The Diva Paints the Town
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Diva Takes the Cake
The Diva Takes the Cake
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Diva Cooks a Goose
The Diva Cooks a Goose
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of The Diva Haunts the House
The Diva Haunts the House
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Diva Digs Up the Dirt
The Diva Digs Up the Dirt
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of The Diva Frosts a Cupcake
The Diva Frosts a Cupcake
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of The Diva Wraps It Up
The Diva Wraps It Up
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss
The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of The Diva Serves High Tea
The Diva Serves High Tea
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of The Diva Cooks Up a Storm
The Diva Cooks Up a Storm
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of The Diva Sweetens the Pie
The Diva Sweetens the Pie
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of The Diva Spices It Up
The Diva Spices It Up
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit
The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
The Diva Says Cheesecake!
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of The Diva Delivers on a Promise
The Diva Delivers on a Promise
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
The Diva Goes Overboard
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
The Diva Hosts a Murderer
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Paws and Claws Mysteries Series

Ongoing

10 books (2013–2025)

Start with Murder, She Barked, the first of 10 books in the Paws and Claws Mysteries series.

Start this series with Murder, She Barked

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1
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Murder, She Barked
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Murder Most Howl
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Mission Impawsible
Mission Impawsible
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Not a Creature Was Purring
Not a Creature Was Purring
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Dog Who Knew Too Much
The Dog Who Knew Too Much
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Big Little Spies
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of A Good Dog's Guide to Murder
A Good Dog's Guide to Murder
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Dog Across the Lake
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Wagtail Murder Club
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Pen & Ink Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018–2022)

Start with Color Me Murder, the first of 4 books in the Pen & Ink Mysteries series.

Start this series with Color Me Murder

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1
Color Me Murder
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Coloring Crook
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Murder Outside the Lines
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of A Colorful Scheme
A Colorful Scheme
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1
Cover of Dead Eye Gravy
Dead Eye Gravy
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Krista Davis written?
Krista Davis has written 35 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Krista Davis series?
Here are the first books in Krista Davis's series: Domestic Diva Mysteries: The Diva Runs Out of Thyme; Paws and Claws Mysteries: Murder, She Barked; Pen & Ink Mysteries: Color Me Murder.
What order should I read Krista Davis's books?
We recommend reading Krista Davis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Krista Davis still writing new books?
Yes, Krista Davis has 2 ongoing series: Domestic Diva Mysteries, Paws and Claws Mysteries.

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