
Mary Stanton Reading Order
9 series Β· 55 books Β· Born 1947
Mary Stanton was a prolific American author known for her enchanting fantasy tales aimed at children and engaging mystery novels for adults. Over her extensive career from 1983 to 2013, she authored 55 books across nine series, including the beloved Heavenly Horse and Hemlock Falls Mysteries. Her notable works also encompass the Magical Mysteries, Unicorns of Balinor, and the Casebook of Dr. McKenzie, showcasing her versatility and creativity in storytelling.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2001β2006)
Start with Death Dines at 8:30, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death Dines at 8:30 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Death Dines In 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Kudzu Christmas 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | A Merry Band of Murderers 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
Beaufort & Company Mysteries Series
Complete5 books (2008β2011)
Start with Defending Angels, the first of 5 books in the Beaufort & Company Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Defending Angels 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Angel's Advocate 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Angel's Verdict 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Avenging Angels 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Angel Condemned 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Casebook Of Dr. McKenzie Series
Complete3 books (2006β2008)
Start with The Case of the Roasted Onion and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Case of the Roasted Onion 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Case of the Tough-Talking Turkey 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Case of the Ill-Gotten Goat 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Heavenly Horse Series
Complete2 books (1988β1989)
Start with The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Piper at the Gate 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
Hemlock Falls Mysteries Series
Complete19 books (1994β2013)
Start with A Taste for Murder, the first of 19 books in the Hemlock Falls Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Taste for Murder 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Dash of Death 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Pinch of Poison 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Murder Well-Done 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Death Dines Out 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Touch of the Grape 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | A Steak in Murder 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Marinade for Murder 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Just Desserts 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | A Puree of Poison 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Fried by Jury 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Buried by Breakfast 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | A Dinner to Die For 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | A Carol for a Corpse 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Ground to a Halt 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | A Plateful of Murder 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Toast Mortem 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Dread on Arrival 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | A Fete Worse Than Death 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Magical Mysteries Series
Complete3 books (1997β1997)
Start with My Aunt, the Monster and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | My Aunt, the Monster 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Next Door Witch 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | White Magic 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1998β1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | From Selma to Sorrow: The Life and Death of Viola Liuzzo 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
To Have and To Hold Series
Complete9 books (1983β1984)
Start with Gilded Spring(By: Jenny Bates), the first of 9 books in the To Have and To Hold series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gilded Spring(By: Jenny Bates) 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Conquer the Memories(By: Jeanne Grant) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Cupid's Confederates(By: Jeanne Grant) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Deeper Than Desire(By: Jacqueline Topaz) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Fortune's Smile(By: Cassie Miles) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Sunburst(By: Jeanne Grant) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | That Champagne Feeling(As:Claudia Bishop) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Trouble in Paradise(By: Jeanne Grant) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Where The Heart Is(As:Claudia Bishop) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
Unicorns Of Balinor Series
Complete9 books (1988β2004)
Start with The Road to Balinor, the first of 9 books in the Unicorns Of Balinor series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Road to Balinor 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | By Fire, By Moonlight 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Search for the Star 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sunchaser's Quest 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Valley of Fear 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Night of the Shifter's Moon 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Shadows Over Balinor 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Secrets of the Scepter 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Unicorns of Balinor 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mary Stanton written?
- Mary Stanton has written 55 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each Mary Stanton series?
- Here are the first books in Mary Stanton's series: Anthologies: Death Dines at 8:30; Beaufort & Company Mysteries: Defending Angels; Casebook Of Dr. McKenzie: The Case of the Roasted Onion; Heavenly Horse: The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West; Hemlock Falls Mysteries: A Taste for Murder.
- What order should I read Mary Stanton's books?
- We recommend reading Mary Stanton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Mary Stanton's series complete?
- Mary Stanton has 9 completed series.

