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Steve Demaree Reading Order

6 series Β· 39 books

Steve Demaree is a prolific mystery writer who came to authorship later in life, launching his career in his 50s after a lifelong passion for the genre. His extensive catalog spans six interconnected series across the cozy mystery and thriller landscape, including the Aylesford Place, Dekker Cozy Mystery, and Off the Beaten Path Mystery series. With nearly forty books published since 2006, Demaree has established himself as a dedicated voice in accessible mystery fiction that appeals to readers seeking engaging plots and familiar settings.

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Aylesford Place Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2015)

The Aylesford Place series is a four-book mystery and thriller collection by Steve Demaree, published between 2013 and 2015. The complete series follows publication order, beginning with Croquet, Anyone? and continuing through The First Year, The Second Year, and concluding with Scavenger Hunt. This finished series should be read in the sequence the books were released to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Croquet, Anyone?, the first of 4 books in the Aylesford Place series.

Start this series with Croquet, Anyone?

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Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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Stories from the Heart

Dekker Cozy Mystery Series

Ongoing

26 books (2006–2026)

The Dekker Cozy Mystery series consists of 26 books published from 2006 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. These mysteries should be read in publication order, beginning with 52 Steps To Murder and progressing through titles like Murder in the Winter, Murder In The Library, and Murder at Breakfast. The series follows various murder investigations set in different locations and scenarios, from small-town gatherings to holiday events, offering readers a steady stream of cozy mystery puzzles to solve.

Start with 52 Steps To Murder, the first of 26 books in the Dekker Cozy Mystery series.

Start this series with 52 Steps To Murder

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Murder in the Winter
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Murder In The Library
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Murder at the Art & Craft Fair
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Murder at the High School Reunion
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Murder at the Book Fair
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Murder in Gatlinburg
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Murder on a Blind Date
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Two Bodies in the Backyard
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A Body Under the Christmas Tree
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A Body on April Fool's Day
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A Body in Pigeon Forge
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Murder Logically Speaking
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The Unidentified Body
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Wedding Bells and Murder
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The Pink Flamingo Murder
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25
A New Year's Eve Mystery
26

Off the Beaten Path Mystery Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2014)

The Off the Beaten Path Mystery series comprises four complete mystery and thriller novels by Steve Demaree, published between 2013 and 2014. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Bridge to Murder, followed by Murder in the Dark, Picture Them Dead, and A Smoky Mountain Mystery. This finished series offers four standalone mystery entries connected by the Off the Beaten Path setting.

Start with A Bridge to Murder, the first of 4 books in the Off the Beaten Path Mystery series.

Start this series with A Bridge to Murder

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A Smoky Mountain Mystery

Sam Hendricks, Author Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020–2023)

Steve Demaree's Sam Hendricks mystery series contains two books published between 2020 and 2023, with the second title appearing to be the final installment. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Wrong Place followed by Mixed Up In Murder. This thriller series offers readers a complete narrative arc across its two entries.

Start with The Wrong Place and read in order.

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2020)

Steve Demaree's complete mystery and thriller series consists of two standalone novels published between 2010 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lexington & Me followed by A Body in the Trunk. Though each novel stands alone, reading them in the sequence they were released provides the intended experience of Demaree's work.

Start with Lexington & Me and read in order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Steve Demaree written?
Steve Demaree has written 39 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Steve Demaree series?
Here are the first books in Steve Demaree's series: Aylesford Place: Croquet, Anyone?; Dekker Cozy Mystery: 52 Steps To Murder; Off the Beaten Path Mystery: A Bridge to Murder; Sam Hendricks, Author: The Wrong Place.
What order should I read Steve Demaree's books?
We recommend reading Steve Demaree's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Steve Demaree still writing new books?
Yes, Steve Demaree has 1 ongoing series: Dekker Cozy Mystery.

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