Leslie Langtry Reading Order
7 series · 85 books
Leslie Langtry is a prolific writer known for her engaging cozy mysteries infused with humor. With a remarkable 85 books across seven series, including Greatest Hits Mystery, Merry Wrath, and Hanging Tree Tale, she has captivated readers since her debut in 2007. Her work blends wit and intrigue, making her a standout in the cozy comedy genre through to 2026.
Aloha Lagoon Mysteries Series
Ongoing26 books (2016–2025)
Start with Deadly Bubbles in the Wine(By: Mary Jo Burke), the first of 26 books in the Aloha Lagoon Mysteries series.
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| 1 | Deadly Bubbles in the Wine(By: Mary Jo Burke) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Deadly Wipeout(By: Beth Prentice) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Mele Kalikimaka Murder(By: Aimee Gilchrist) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Murder on the Aloha Express(By: Sally J. Smith) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Ukulele Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Bikinis & Bloodshed(By: Anne Marie Stoddard) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Death of the Big Kahuna(By: Catherine Bruns) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Death of the Kona Man(By: Catherine Bruns) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Ukulele Deadly 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Beachboy Murder(By: Sally J. Smith) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Handbags & Homicide(By: Anne Marie Stoddard) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Lethal Tide(By: Beth Prentice) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Tiaras & Terror(By: Anne Marie Stoddard) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Fatal Break(By: Beth Prentice) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Photo Finished(By: Dane McCaslin,Kimberly Griggs) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Death Under the Sea(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Death on a Cliff(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Hula Homicide(By: B.A. Trimmer) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Tidal Wave(By: Beth Prentice) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Hallo-waiian Murder Mystery(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Dancing with Danger(By: Kimberly Griggs) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Death at the Spring Fling(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Homicide Honeymoon(By: B.A. Trimmer) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Death of the Hula Girl(By: Catherine Bruns) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Hawaiian Holiday Homicide(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Coral Conspiracy(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2015–2015)
Start with Killer Beach Reads and read in order.
Greatest Hits Mystery Series
Complete9 books (2007–2017)
Start with 'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy, the first of 9 books in the Greatest Hits Mystery series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Guns Will Keep Us Together 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Stand by Your Hitman 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  I Shot You Babe 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Paradise by the Rifle Sights 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Bombay Family Bedtime Stories 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | My Heroes Have Always Been Hitmen 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Snuff the Magic Dragon 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Hitmen 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Hanging Tree Tale Series
Complete2 books (2014–2014)
Start with Hell House and read in order.
Killer Foursome Mystery Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2024)
Start with 4 Sleuths & A Bachelorette and read in order.
Merry Wrath Series
Ongoing42 books (2014–2026)
Start with Merit Badge Murder, the first of 42 books in the Merry Wrath series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Merit Badge Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Mint Cookie Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Marshmallow S'More Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Movie Night Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Mud Run Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Map Skills Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Marriage Vow Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mean Girl Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Motto for Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Make Believe Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Meerkats and Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Mystery Night Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Macho Man Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Mad Money Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Maltese Vulture Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Musket Ball Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Manga and Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Mascots Are Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Mind-Bending Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Mosquito Bite Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Mardi Gras Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Mayor for Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Memories Are Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Munchies and Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Fishing Badge Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Marked for Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Match Box Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Merry Christmas Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Method Actor Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Monster Mash Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Mythic Melee Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Scout Camp Mystery 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Mashed Potato Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Mingling With Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | Mistaken Identity Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | Museum of Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | Marsupials Are Murder 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | Medal for Murder 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | Media Made Murder 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | Miss Butterpig Murder 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Mares and Murder 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 | Mastermind for Murder 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Adulterer's Unofficial Guide to Family Vacations / Sex, Lies, & Family Vacations 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Leslie Langtry written?
- Leslie Langtry has written 85 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Leslie Langtry series?
- Here are the first books in Leslie Langtry's series: Aloha Lagoon Mysteries: Deadly Bubbles in the Wine(By: Mary Jo Burke); Anthologies: Killer Beach Reads; Greatest Hits Mystery: 'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy; Hanging Tree Tale: Hell House; Killer Foursome Mystery: 4 Sleuths & A Bachelorette.
- What order should I read Leslie Langtry's books?
- We recommend reading Leslie Langtry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Leslie Langtry still writing new books?
- Yes, Leslie Langtry has 3 ongoing series: Aloha Lagoon Mysteries, Killer Foursome Mystery, Merry Wrath.