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.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2012–2021)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.