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6 series Β· 51 books

Tamar Myers crafts engaging mystery novels set in distinctive locales, from Pennsylvania Dutch country to antique shops and beyond. Her prolific career spanning three decades has produced over fifty books across multiple series, establishing her as a versatile writer in the cozy mystery genre. Myers brings authentic cultural details and atmospheric settings to her work, creating memorable amateur sleuth protagonists who navigate murder and mayhem in close-knit communities.

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Amanda Brown Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2013)

Tamar Myers's Amanda Brown series spans four mystery novels published between 2009 and 2013, concluding with The Girl Who Married an Eagle. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Witch Doctor's Wife. This complete series follows Amanda Brown through her adventures across various international settings.

Start with The Witch Doctor's Wife, the first of 4 books in the Amanda Brown series.

Start this series with The Witch Doctor's Wife

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The Witch Doctor's Wife
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The Headhunter's Daughter
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The Boy Who Stole the Leopard's Spots
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The Girl Who Married an Eagle

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2016)

Tamar Myers compiled two mystery anthologies featuring short stories from various authors. Published over a fifteen-year span from 2001 to 2016, the series is now complete. Readers should begin with ...And the Dying is Easy before moving on to Sunshine Noir to experience these collections in their intended publication order.

Start with ...And the Dying is Easy and read in order.

Start this series with ...And the Dying is Easy

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...And the Dying is Easy
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Den of Antiquity Series

Complete

16 books (1996–2011)

Tamar Myers' Den of Antiquity is a 16-book mystery series published between 1996 and 2011, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Gilt by Association. Each installment follows the adventures of an antiquities dealer navigating mysteries connected to her shop and inventory.

Start with Gilt by Association, the first of 16 books in the Den of Antiquity series.

Start this series with Gilt by Association

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Larceny and Old Lace
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Baroque and Desperate
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Nightmare in Shining Armor
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Splendor in the Glass
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Tiles and Tribulations
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Statue of Limitations
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The Glass is Always Greener

Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery Series

Ongoing

25 books (1993–2025)

The Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery series by Tamar Myers comprises 25 books of culinary-themed cozy mysteries, with the first installment published in 1993 and the most recent in 2025. This ongoing series should be read in publication order, beginning with Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth. The books follow a protagonist navigating mystery and crime through a Pennsylvania Dutch setting, with each title offering a playful food-related pun. Readers new to the series will find the mysteries accessible when starting from the beginning and progressing through the publication sequence.

Start with Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth, the first of 25 books in the Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery series.

Start this series with Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth

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Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Crime
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No Use Dying Over Spilled Milk
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Just Plain Pickled to Death
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Between a Wok and a Hard Place
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Cover of Eat, Drink and Be Wary
Eat, Drink and Be Wary
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The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
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10
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Gruel and Unusual Punishment
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Custard's Last Stand
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Thou Shalt Not Grill
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Butter Safe Than Sorry
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Tea with Jam and Dread
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Puddin' on the Blitz
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Death by Tart Attack
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Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

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Angels, Angels Everywhere

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2006–2026)

Tamar Myers has written three standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2006 and 2026. Though each book can be read independently, readers should begin with The Dark Side of Heaven and continue in publication order through The Mermaid Mystery and Cousins From a Distant Sun. The series remains ongoing with potential for additional entries.

Start with The Dark Side of Heaven and read in order.

Start this series with The Dark Side of Heaven

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The Dark Side of Heaven
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Cousins From a Distant Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tamar Myers written?
Tamar Myers has written 51 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Tamar Myers series?
Here are the first books in Tamar Myers's series: Amanda Brown: The Witch Doctor's Wife; Anthologies: ...And the Dying is Easy; Den of Antiquity: Gilt by Association; Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery: Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth.
What order should I read Tamar Myers's books?
We recommend reading Tamar Myers's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tamar Myers still writing new books?
Yes, Tamar Myers has 2 ongoing series: Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery, Standalone Novels.

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