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Lucy Burdette Reading Order

6 series · 32 books

Mystery & Thriller

Lucy Burdette is an American mystery writer who brings a clinical psychologist's insight to her cozy detective novels. Her prolific career spans multiple series including the Key West Food Critic Mysteries, which blend culinary intrigue with tropical island settings, along with the Golf Lover's Mysteries and Advice Column Mysteries. With over thirty books published since 2002, Burdette crafts character-driven mysteries that combine humor, food culture, and engaging plots across her interconnected series.

Advice Column Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2008)

Start with Deadly Advice and read in order.

Start this series with Deadly Advice

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Deadly Advice
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Preaching to the Corpse
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Asking For Murder
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2015)

Start with Seasmoke, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Seasmoke

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2
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The Rich and the Dead
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Writes of Passage
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Murder in Key West 2
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Golf Lover's Mystery Series

Complete

5 books (2002–2006)

Start with Six Strokes Under, the first of 5 books in the Golf Lover's Mystery series.

Start this series with Six Strokes Under

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Six Strokes Under
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Buried Lie
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Putt to Death
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Fairway to Heaven
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Key West Food Critic Mystery Series

Ongoing

16 books (2012–2026)

Start with An Appetite for Murder, the first of 15 books in the Key West Food Critic Mystery series.

Start this series with An Appetite for Murder

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1
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An Appetite for Murder
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Death in Four Courses
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Death with All the Trimmings
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Murder with Ganache
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Fatal Reservations
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Killer Takeout
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Death on the Menu
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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A Deadly Feast
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Key Lime Crime
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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A Scone of Contention
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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A Dish to Die For
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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A Clue in the Crumbs
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
A Poisonous Palate
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
The Mango Murders
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
A Delicious Deception
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Roberta Isleib Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2011)

Start with Disturbance in the Field and read in order.

Start this series with Disturbance in the Field

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1
Disturbance in the Field
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Itinerary
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2023)

Start with Unsafe Haven and read in order.

Start this series with Unsafe Haven

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1
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Unsafe Haven
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Ingredients of Happiness
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lucy Burdette written?
Lucy Burdette has written 32 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
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.

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