Lucy Burdette Reading Order
6 series · 31 books
Lucy Burdette is a talented American writer known for her engaging cozy mysteries. With 31 books spanning six series, including the popular Key West Food Critic Mysteries and the Golf Lover's Mysteries, she masterfully blends intrigue with culinary delights. Active from 2002 to 2025, Burdette also explores short stories and standalone works under her pen name, Roberta Isleib.
Advice Column Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2007–2008)
Start with Deadly Advice and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2006–2015)
Start with Seasmoke, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Golf Lover's Mystery Series
Complete5 books (2002–2006)
Start with Six Strokes Under, the first of 5 books in the Golf Lover's Mystery series.
Key West Food Critic Mystery Series
Ongoing15 books (2012–2025)
Start with An Appetite for Murder, the first of 15 books in the Key West Food Critic Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  An Appetite for Murder 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Death in Four Courses 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Topped Chef 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Death with All the Trimmings 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Murder with Ganache 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Fatal Reservations 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Killer Takeout 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Death on the Menu 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Deadly Feast 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Key Lime Crime 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Scone of Contention 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  A Dish to Die For 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A Clue in the Crumbs 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | A Poisonous Palate 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Mango Murders 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Roberta Isleib Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2006–2011)
Start with Disturbance in the Field and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2023)
Start with Unsafe Haven and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lucy Burdette written?
- Lucy Burdette has written 31 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Lucy Burdette series?
- Here are the first books in Lucy Burdette's series: Advice Column Mystery: Deadly Advice; Anthologies: Seasmoke; Golf Lover's Mystery: Six Strokes Under; Key West Food Critic Mystery: An Appetite for Murder; Roberta Isleib Short Stories/Novellas: Disturbance in the Field.
- What order should I read Lucy Burdette's books?
- We recommend reading Lucy Burdette's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lucy Burdette still writing new books?
- Yes, Lucy Burdette has 1 ongoing series: Key West Food Critic Mystery.