How many books has Shari Randall written?

Shari Randall has written 37 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Shari Randall series?

Here are the first books in Shari Randall's series: Anthologies: Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder!; Chesapeake Crimes: Chesapeake Crimes(By: Donna Andrews); Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler: Cozy Case Files Volume 1; Ice Cream Shop Mysteries: The Rocky Road to Ruin; Lobster Shack Mystery: Against the Claw.

What order should I read Shari Randall's books?

We recommend reading Shari Randall's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Shari Randall still writing new books?

Yes, Shari Randall has 1 ongoing series: Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler.

Shari Randall Reading Order

5 series · 37 books

Mystery & Thriller

Shari Randall is a talented American author known for her engaging cozy mysteries, including the popular Lobster Shack Mysteries series. With a prolific catalog of 37 books across five series—including Chesapeake Crimes, Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler, Ice Cream Shop Mysteries, and various anthologies—she captivates readers with her charming narratives. Active from 2004 to 2025, Shari's deep love for New England influences much of her writing.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2012–2021)

Start with Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder!, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

#	Title
1	Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder! 2012Buy 🇺🇸
2	Chesapeake Crimes: Homicidal Holidays 2014Buy 🇺🇸
3	Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies 2018Buy 🇺🇸
4	Cozy Case Files Volume 4 2018Buy 🇺🇸
5	Cozy Case Files Volume 12 2021Buy 🇺🇸

Chesapeake Crimes Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2018)

Start with Chesapeake Crimes(By: Donna Andrews) and read in order.

#	Title
1	Chesapeake Crimes(By: Donna Andrews) 2004Buy 🇺🇸
2	Chesapeake Crimes 3(By: Donna Andrews,Marcia Talley,Carla Coupe) 2008Buy 🇺🇸
3	Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies(With: Donna Andrews,Carla Coupe) 2018Buy 🇺🇸

Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series

Ongoing

22 books (2017–2025)

Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 1, the first of 22 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler series.

#	Title
1	Cozy Case Files Volume 1 2017Buy 🇺🇸
2	Cozy Case Files Volume 2 2017Buy 🇺🇸
3	Cozy Case Files Volume 3 2017Buy 🇺🇸
4	Cozy Case Files Volume 4 2018Buy 🇺🇸
5	Cozy Case Files Volume 5 2018Buy 🇺🇸
6	Cozy Case Files Volume 6 2019Buy 🇺🇸
7	Cozy Case Files Volume 7 2019Buy 🇺🇸
8	Cozy Case Files Volume 10 2020Buy 🇺🇸
9	Cozy Case Files Volume 8 2020Buy 🇺🇸
10	Cozy Case Files Volume 9 2020Buy 🇺🇸
11	Cozy Case Files Volume 11 2021Buy 🇺🇸
12	Cozy Case Files Volume 12 2021Buy 🇺🇸
13	Cozy Case Files Volume 13 2021Buy 🇺🇸
14	Cozy Case Files Volume 14 2022Buy 🇺🇸
15	Cozy Case Files Volume 15 2022Buy 🇺🇸
16	Cozy Case Files Volume 16 2022Buy 🇺🇸
17	Cozy Case Files Volume 17 2023Buy 🇺🇸
18	Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 2023Buy 🇺🇸
19	Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 2023Buy 🇺🇸
20	Cozy Case Files, Volume 20 2024Buy 🇺🇸
21	Cozy Case Files, Volume 22 2024Buy 🇺🇸
22	Cozy Case Files, Volume 23 2025Buy 🇺🇸

Ice Cream Shop Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2023)

Start with The Rocky Road to Ruin and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Rocky Road to Ruin 2021Buy 🇺🇸
2	Mint Chocolate Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸
3	Fatal Fudge Swirl 2023Buy 🇺🇸

Lobster Shack Mystery Series

Complete

4 books (2018–2019)

Start with Against the Claw, the first of 4 books in the Lobster Shack Mystery series.

#	Title
1	Against the Claw 2018Buy 🇺🇸
2	Curses, Boiled Again! 2018Buy 🇺🇸
3	Drawn and Buttered 2019Buy 🇺🇸
4	The Queen of Christmas 2019Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Shari Randall written?: Shari Randall has written 37 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Shari Randall series?: Here are the first books in Shari Randall's series: Anthologies: Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder!; Chesapeake Crimes: Chesapeake Crimes(By: Donna Andrews); Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler: Cozy Case Files Volume 1; Ice Cream Shop Mysteries: The Rocky Road to Ruin; Lobster Shack Mystery: Against the Claw.
What order should I read Shari Randall's books?: We recommend reading Shari Randall's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Shari Randall still writing new books?: Yes, Shari Randall has 1 ongoing series: Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler.