Patti Benning Reading Order
21 series · 290 books
Patti Benning is a prolific writer known for her engaging cozy mysteries, with an impressive catalog of 290 books spanning 21 series. Some of her most popular works include Asheville Meadows Cozy Mystery, Candy Covered Cozy Mysteries, and the Darling Deli series. Active from 2016 to 2026, Benning has captivated readers with her charming storytelling and memorable characters.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2021–2022)
Start with A Very Cozy Halloween, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Asheville Meadows Cozy Mystery Series
Complete8 books (2017–2018)
Start with Small Town Murder, the first of 8 books in the Asheville Meadows Cozy Mystery series.
Candy Covered Cozy Mysteries Series
Complete8 books (2019–2020)
Start with Peppermint Fudge and Fears, the first of 8 books in the Candy Covered Cozy Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Peppermint Fudge and Fears 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Candy Clouds and Corpses 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Chocolate Cherry and Choices 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Cranberry Candies and Crimes 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Lemon Twists and Turmoil 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Rock Candy and Robberies 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Strawberry Cakes and Corpses 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | White Chocolate and Worries 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska Series
Complete8 books (2019–2019)
Start with Best Friends and Betrayal, the first of 8 books in the Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska series.
Crooked Bay Cozy Mysteries Series
Likely Complete8 books (2023–2023)
Start with Crepe Escape, the first of 8 books in the Crooked Bay Cozy Mysteries series.
Darling Deli Series
Complete33 books (2016–2018)
Start with Beef Brisket Murder, the first of 33 books in the Darling Deli series.
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|---|---|
| 1 |  Beef Brisket Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Chicken Pesto Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Cold Cut Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Corned Beef Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Creamy Casserole Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Curried Lobster Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Garden Vegetable Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Grilled Cheese Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Grilled Rye Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Hearty Homestyle Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Honey BBQ Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Pastrami Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Salami Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Spicy Lasagna Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Thai Coconut Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Tomato Basil Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | A Quiche to Die for 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | A Season of Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Side of Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Chicken Club Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Gazpacho Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Glazed Ham Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Mountains, Marriage and Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Peppered With Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Pies, Lies and Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Ravioli Soup Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Shrimply Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Thanksgiving Deli Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Wrapped in Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Murder, My Darling 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Shamrocks and Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Sugar Coated Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Valentines and Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Egret Isle Cozy Mysteries Series
Ongoing12 books (2025–2025)
Start with A Serial Filler, the first of 12 books in the Egret Isle Cozy Mysteries series.
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|---|---|
| 1 | A Serial Filler 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Baked in Loyalty 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Berried in Suspects 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Bread to Survive 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Can't Be Crusted 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Dated & Expired 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Dusted in Mystery 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Friend in Knead 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Kneading a Clue 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Picture a Perpetrator 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Resort to Murder 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Twisted in Mystery 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Hawk's Place Series
Likely Complete8 books (2020–2021)
Start with Deathly Delicious, the first of 8 books in the Hawk's Place series.
Homespun Crochet Cozy Misteries Series
Likely Complete12 books (2021–2022)
Start with A Fringe of Murder, the first of 12 books in the Homespun Crochet Cozy Misteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Fringe of Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | A Loop of Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | A Skein of Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | A Stitch of Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | A Strand of Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | A Yarn of Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | A Garland of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | A Row of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | A Stripe of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | A Tangle of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | A Tuft of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | A Twist of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Iron and Flame Cozy Mysteries Series
Ongoing10 books (2024–2024)
Start with Camping & A Steakout, the first of 10 books in the Iron and Flame Cozy Mysteries series.
Killer Cookie Series
Complete5 books (2016–2018)
Start with Crunchy Christmas Murder, the first of 5 books in the Killer Cookie series.
Latte's Mewsings Series
Likely Complete8 books (2020–2021)
Start with Claws of Murder, the first of 8 books in the Latte's Mewsings series.
Miami Slice Series
Likely Complete8 books (2022–2022)
Start with Banking on Murder, the first of 8 books in the Miami Slice series.
Nightsmith Novelties Cozy Mysteries Series
Ongoing6 books (2026–2026)
Start with Birthday Blues, the first of 6 books in the Nightsmith Novelties Cozy Mysteries series.
Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria Series
Likely Complete49 books (2016–2022)
Start with Bacon Cheddar Murder, the first of 49 books in the Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Bacon Cheddar Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Gourmet Holiday Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Italian Wedding Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Pall Bearers and Pepperoni 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Smoked Gouda Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Very Veggie Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Thin Crust of Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Breakfast Pizza Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Christmas Pizza Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Exotic Pizza Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Fiesta Pizza Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Four Cheese Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Garlic Artichoke Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Halloween Pizza Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Hand Tossed Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Mozzarella and Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  On the Wings of Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Parmesan Pizza Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Pretzel Pizza Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Thanksgiving Pizza Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  A Crispy Slice of Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Chicken Alfredo Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Classic Crust Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Hot, Spicy Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Lobster Pizza Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Meat Lovers and Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Pizza, Paradise, and Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Pizza, Weddings, and Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Pork, Pizza and Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  A Crunchy Crust of Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  A Jingle of Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  A Melted Morsel of Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  A Saucy Taste of Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Boldly Basil Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | Jalapeno Pizza Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | Pesto Pizza Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Shrimply Sublime Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | Spooky Pizza Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  Sweet Chili Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | A Dash of Sage Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | A Fishy Little Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 | A Fruity Little Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 | Garlic Calzone Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 | Oregano Meatball Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 | Peppercorn Parmesan Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 | Rosemary Lamb Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 47 | Savory Sourdough Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 48 | Zesty Marinara Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 49 | A Merry Slice of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Rambling RV Cozy Mysteries Series
Ongoing24 books (2022–2025)
Start with Mayhem in Montana, the first of 24 books in the Rambling RV Cozy Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Mayhem in Montana 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Murder in Michigan 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Offed in Oregon 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Warned in Wisconsin 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Axed in Alaska 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Busted in Boston 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Croaked in California 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Deleted in the District 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Foul Play in Florida 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Harbored in Hawaii 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Lurking in Louisiana 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Miffed in Maine 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Nabbed in New Mexico 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Nixed in Nantucket 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Sabotaged in South Carolina 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Slain in Scotland 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Indignant in Indiana 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Negligent in New York 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Notorious in New Hampshire 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Oddities in Ohio 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Passed in Pennsylvania 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Shocked in Chicago 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Vexed in Vermont 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Iced in Iowa 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Real Estate Rescue Cozy Mysteries Series
Ongoing16 books (2023–2024)
Start with Breakin' In, the first of 16 books in the Real Estate Rescue Cozy Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Breakin' In 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bustin' Loose 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Diggin' It 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Findin' Out 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Flippin' Out 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Floodin' Out 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Freezin' Up 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Holin' Up 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Movin' Up 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Buyin' Trouble 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Chillin' Out 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Fallin' Fast 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Fillin' Up 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Hitchin' Up 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Missin' Out 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Sellin' Out 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries Series
Ongoing36 books (2024–2025)
Start with After Park, the first of 36 books in the Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | After Park 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bite Moves 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Bone Cold 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Dark Horse 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Kiss Kringle 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Nose Dives 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Nose Knows 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Ring Leader 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Rocking It 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Ruff Stuff 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Shoe Nuff 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Sniffed Out 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Tea'd Off 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Tide Up 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Tooth Dismay 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Veiled Threat 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Walled Off 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Woof Times 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Bark Times 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Canine Christmas 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Date Bite 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Diggin' Up 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Direct Hit 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Fright Fest 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | History Ruff 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Home Body 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | House Broken 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Moving Mayhem 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Over Bite 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Puppy Flubs 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Snow Daze 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Snow Snuffle 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Snuffled Out 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Spring Sniffs 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | Stalk Yard 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | Whined Up 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing8 books (2019–2024)
Start with A Merry Little Murder, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Sit, Stay, Sleep Cozy Mysteries Series
Ongoing18 books (2025–2025)
Start with Buried Bones, the first of 18 books in the Sit, Stay, Sleep Cozy Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Buried Bones 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Costume Chaos 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Doggone Dread 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Enemy Estate 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Farmed Fear 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Growth Growls 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Haircut Hazards 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Innconvenient Murder 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Mulberry Bushed 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Pawsitively Perilous 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Perpetrator Pranks 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Running Scared 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Snared Stiff 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Stalk Marked 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Stealthy Secrets 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Stranger Danger 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Tourist Torment 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Treasure Trapped 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Whiskers and Witches Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Mystical Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Patti Benning written?
- Patti Benning has written 290 books across 21 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Patti Benning series?
- Here are the first books in Patti Benning's series: Anthologies: A Very Cozy Halloween; Asheville Meadows Cozy Mystery: Small Town Murder; Candy Covered Cozy Mysteries: Peppermint Fudge and Fears; Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska: Best Friends and Betrayal; Crooked Bay Cozy Mysteries: Crepe Escape.
- What order should I read Patti Benning's books?
- We recommend reading Patti Benning's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Patti Benning still writing new books?
- Yes, Patti Benning has 8 ongoing series: Egret Isle Cozy Mysteries, Iron and Flame Cozy Mysteries, Nightsmith Novelties Cozy Mysteries, Rambling RV Cozy Mysteries, Real Estate Rescue Cozy Mysteries and 3 more.