Margaret Maron Reading Order
7 series · 69 books · Born 1938-08-25
Margaret Maron was an American mystery writer whose prolific career spanning four decades produced 69 books across multiple series, including the acclaimed Judge Deborah Knott novels that became her signature work. Known for crafting intricate mysteries grounded in authentic character development and Southern settings, Maron earned numerous literary accolades throughout her tenure in the genre. Her body of work encompasses full-length novels, novellas, and short story collections that showcase her versatility in exploring crime, justice, and complex interpersonal dynamics.
Anthologies Series
Complete26 books (1986–2015)
Start with Tales of Terror, the first of 26 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Tales of Terror
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Deborah Knott Short Stories Series
Complete3 books (2012–2012)
Start with Bewreathed and read in order.
Start this series with Bewreathed
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Complete20 books (1992–2015)
Start with Bootlegger's Daughter, the first of 20 books in the Judge Deborah Knott series.
Start this series with Bootlegger's Daughter
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (1991–2002)
Start with Deborah’s Judgment, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Deborah’s Judgment
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete4 books (1997–2012)
Start with Shoveling Smoke, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Shoveling Smoke
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Sigrid Harald Series
Complete9 books (1981–2017)
Start with One Coffee With, the first of 9 books in the Sigrid Harald series.
Start this series with One Coffee With
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1985–2013)
Start with Bloody Kin and read in order.
Start this series with Bloody Kin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Margaret Maron written?
- Margaret Maron has written 69 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Margaret Maron series?
- Here are the first books in Margaret Maron's series: Anthologies: Tales of Terror; Deborah Knott Short Stories: Bewreathed; Judge Deborah Knott: Bootlegger's Daughter; Short Stories/Novellas: Deborah’s Judgment; Short Story Collections: Shoveling Smoke.
- What order should I read Margaret Maron's books?
- We recommend reading Margaret Maron's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Margaret Maron's series complete?
- Margaret Maron has 7 completed series.