Shari Randall Reading Order
5 series · 38 books
Shari Randall crafts cozy mysteries with a New England flavor, drawing inspiration from her lifelong connection to the region and its quirky characters. Her most popular series, the Lobster Shack Mysteries, captures the charm of coastal small-town life alongside engaging whodunits. Across multiple series and collections since 2004, Randall has built a loyal following among readers who appreciate lighthearted mysteries with heart and local color.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2012–2021)
Shari Randall has contributed to five mystery and thriller anthologies between 2012 and 2021. The series includes Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder!, Chesapeake Crimes: Homicidal Holidays, Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies, Cozy Case Files Volume 4, and Cozy Case Files Volume 12. These collections should be read in publication order and appear to be complete.
Start with Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder!, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder!
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Chesapeake Crimes Series
Complete3 books (2004–2018)
The Chesapeake Crimes series is a complete collection of three mystery anthologies published between 2004 and 2018, featuring contributions from authors including Donna Andrews, Marcia Talley, and Carla Coupe. These standalone short story compilations should be read in publication order, beginning with the first Chesapeake Crimes volume. The series spans over a decade of crime fiction, concluding with Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies.
Start with Chesapeake Crimes(By: Donna Andrews) and read in order.
Start this series with Chesapeake Crimes(By: Donna Andrews)
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Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
Ongoing23 books (2017–2025)
The Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler is an ongoing collection of 22 cozy mysteries by Shari Randall, published between 2017 and 2025. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1 and progressing through the numbered volumes. The installments are designed to be enjoyed sequentially as they were released to readers.
Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 1, the first of 22 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler series.
Start this series with Cozy Case Files Volume 1
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Ice Cream Shop Mysteries Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021–2023)
The Ice Cream Shop Mysteries by Shari Randall is a three-book cozy mystery series published between 2021 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Rocky Road to Ruin, followed by Mint Chocolate Murder, and concluding with Fatal Fudge Swirl.
Start with The Rocky Road to Ruin and read in order.
Start this series with The Rocky Road to Ruin
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Complete4 books (2018–2019)
The Lobster Shack Mystery is a complete four-book cozy mystery series by Shari Randall published between 2018 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Against the Claw. The series includes Against the Claw, Curses, Boiled Again!, and Drawn and Buttered, with The Queen of Christmas as an additional related work.
Start with Against the Claw, the first of 4 books in the Lobster Shack Mystery series.
Start this series with Against the Claw
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Shari Randall written?
- Shari Randall has written 38 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.