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Maddie Day Reading Order

5 series Β· 30 books

Maddie Day is a pen name for American author Edith Maxwell, who has built a substantial mystery catalog across multiple series since 2015. Writing as Maddie Day, Maxwell specializes in cozy mysteries featuring amateur sleuths in small-town settings, with her Country Store Mysteries series being among her most popular works. Her prolific output includes the Cece Barton Mystery series, Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries, and numerous short stories, totaling nearly thirty books that blend traditional whodunit elements with accessible, engaging narratives.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2023)

Maddie Day has written two holiday-themed mystery anthologies published between 2019 and 2023, with the series appearing to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas Cocoa Murder followed by Christmas Mittens Murder. These standalone mystery stories are set during the Christmas season and appeal to readers who enjoy seasonal genre fiction.

Start with Christmas Cocoa Murder and read in order.

Start this series with Christmas Cocoa Murder

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Christmas Cocoa Murder
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Christmas Mittens Murder

Cece Barton Mystery Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2026)

The Cece Barton Mystery series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection with three books published between 2023 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder Uncorked, followed by Deadly Crush and A Poisonous Pour. Additional installments are planned for this continuing mystery franchise.

Start with Murder Uncorked and read in order.

Country Store Mysteries Series

Ongoing

15 books (2015–2025)

The Country Store Mysteries series by Maddie Day comprises 15 books published between 2015 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These cozy mysteries should be read in publication order, beginning with Flipped for Murder and continuing through the most recent entry, Scone Cold Dead. Each installment features clever food-related titles that hint at the culinary settings and playful tone characteristic of the genre.

Start with Flipped for Murder, the first of 15 books in the Country Store Mysteries series.

Start this series with Flipped for Murder

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When the Grits Hit the Fan
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Biscuits and Slashed Browns
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Christmas Cocoa and a Corpse
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Strangled Eggs and Ham
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9
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Nacho Average Murder
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15

Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Series

Ongoing

9 books (2019–2027)

The Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries series by Maddie Day consists of eight cozy mysteries published between 2019 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder on Cape Cod and continuing through the most recent entry, Murder in the Lighthouse. Each standalone mystery is set in a Cape Cod community and features interconnected characters who solve crimes while navigating their small-town lives.

Start with Murder on Cape Cod, the first of 8 books in the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries series.

Start this series with Murder on Cape Cod

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Murder at the Lobstah Shack
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Murder at the Taffy Shop
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Murder in a Cape Cottage
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Murder at a Cape Bookstore
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Murder at the Rusty Anchor
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Murder at Cape Costumers
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Murder at the Toy Soldier
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Murder in the Lighthouse

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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When the Iron is Hot

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Maddie Day written?
Maddie Day has written 30 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Maddie Day series?
Here are the first books in Maddie Day's series: Anthologies: Christmas Cocoa Murder; Cece Barton Mystery: Murder Uncorked; Country Store Mysteries: Flipped for Murder; Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries: Murder on Cape Cod.
What order should I read Maddie Day's books?
We recommend reading Maddie Day's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Maddie Day still writing new books?
Yes, Maddie Day has 3 ongoing series: Cece Barton Mystery, Country Store Mysteries, Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries.

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