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Tamar Myers Reading Order

6 series · 51 books

Mystery & Thriller

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.

Amanda Brown Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2013)

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
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Headhunter's Daughter
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Boy Who Stole the Leopard's Spots
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Girl Who Married an Eagle
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2016)

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
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Sunshine Noir
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Den of Antiquity Series

Complete

16 books (1996–2011)

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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Gilt by Association
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Larceny and Old Lace
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Ming and I
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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So Faux, So Good
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Baroque and Desperate
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Estate of Mind
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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A Penny Urned
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Nightmare in Shining Armor
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Splendor in the Glass
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Tiles and Tribulations
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Statue of Limitations
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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13
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The Cane Mutiny
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Death of a Rug Lord
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Poison Ivory
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Glass is Always Greener
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery Series

Ongoing

25 books (1993–2025)

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
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Crime
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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No Use Dying Over Spilled Milk
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Just Plain Pickled to Death
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Between a Wok and a Hard Place
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Eat, Drink and Be Wary
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Play It Again, Spam
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Crepes of Wrath
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Gruel and Unusual Punishment
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Custard's Last Stand
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Thou Shalt Not Grill
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Assault and Pepper
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Grape Expectations
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Hell Hath No Curry
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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As the World Churns
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Batter Off Dead
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Butter Safe Than Sorry
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
The Death of Pie
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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Tea with Jam and Dread
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Puddin' on the Blitz
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Mean and Shellfish
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
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Death by Tart Attack
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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Meat Thy Maker
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

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Angels, Angels Everywhere
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2006–2026)

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
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Mermaid Mystery
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Cousins From a Distant Sun
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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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