Laurien Berenson Reading Order
6 series · 52 books · Born 1952
Laurien Berenson is a prolific mystery writer best known for her Melanie Travis series, featuring a resourceful schoolteacher who investigates murders while breeding and showing Standard Poodles. Beginning her career writing romance novels in the 1980s, Berenson transitioned to mystery fiction and has earned multiple accolades including a Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award and four Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers Association of America. Her work spans several series and standalone mysteries, drawing inspiration from her own life on a Kentucky farm where she lives with her dogs and horses.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
Melanie Travis Series
Ongoing33 books (1995–2025)
Start with A Pedigree To Die For, the first of 32 books in the Melanie Travis series.
Start this series with A Pedigree To Die For
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Senior Sleuths Mystery Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2026)
Start with Peg and Rose Solve a Murder and read in order.
Start this series with Peg and Rose Solve a Murder
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete12 books (1984–1994)
Start with Between the Covers(As: Laurien Blair), the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Between the Covers(As: Laurien Blair)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Laurien Berenson written?
- Laurien Berenson has written 52 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Laurien Berenson series?
- Here are the first books in Laurien Berenson's series: Melanie Travis: A Pedigree To Die For; Senior Sleuths Mystery: Peg and Rose Solve a Murder.
- What order should I read Laurien Berenson's books?
- We recommend reading Laurien Berenson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Laurien Berenson still writing new books?
- Yes, Laurien Berenson has 2 ongoing series: Melanie Travis, Senior Sleuths Mystery.