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Mignon F. Ballard

Mignon F. Ballard Reading Order

4 series · 23 books · Born 1934

Mystery & ThrillerYoung Adult

Mignon F. Ballard is an American mystery writer known for her engaging series featuring amateur sleuths in small-town settings. Her prolific career spans over four decades and includes the cozy Miss Dimple Kilpatrick mysteries set during World War II, the whimsical Augusta Goodnight series, and numerous standalone novels that blend Southern charm with clever plotting. Drawing on her Georgia roots, Ballard crafted mysteries that appeal to both adult and young adult readers with their warmth, humor, and intricate whodunit elements.

Augusta Goodnight Series

Complete

7 books (1999–2008)

Start with Angel at Troublesome Creek, the first of 7 books in the Augusta Goodnight series.

Start this series with Angel at Troublesome Creek

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Angel at Troublesome Creek
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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An Angel to Die For
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Shadow of an Angel
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Angel Whispered Danger
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Too Late for Angels
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Angel and the Jabberwocky Murders
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Hark! The Herald Angel Screamed
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Children's Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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1
No Word for Goodbye
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2016)

Start with Miss Dimple Disappears, the first of 5 books in the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick series.

Start this series with Miss Dimple Disappears

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Miss Dimple Disappears
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Miss Dimple Rallies to the Cause
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Miss Dimple Suspects
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Miss Dimple Picks a Peck of Trouble
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Miss Dimple and the Slightly Bewildered Angel
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

10 books (1978–2013)

Start with Aunt Matilda's Ghost, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Aunt Matilda's Ghost

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Aunt Matilda's Ghost
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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4
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Deadly Promise
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Widow's Woods
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Final Curtain
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Minerva Cries Murder
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The War in Sallie's Station
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Christmas Cottage
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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How Still We See Thee Lie
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mignon F. Ballard written?
Mignon F. Ballard has written 23 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Mignon F. Ballard series?
Here are the first books in Mignon F. Ballard's series: Augusta Goodnight: Angel at Troublesome Creek; Miss Dimple Kilpatrick: Miss Dimple Disappears.
What order should I read Mignon F. Ballard's books?
We recommend reading Mignon F. Ballard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Mignon F. Ballard's series complete?
Mignon F. Ballard has 4 completed series.

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