Tamar Myers Reading Order
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
Complete4 books (2009β2013)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Witch Doctor's Wife |
| 2 | The Headhunter's Daughter |
| 3 | The Boy Who Stole the Leopard's Spots |
| 4 | The Girl Who Married an Eagle |
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2001β2016)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | ...And the Dying is Easy |
| 2 | Sunshine Noir |
Den of Antiquity Series
Complete16 books (1996β2011)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Gilt by Association |
| 2 | Larceny and Old Lace |
| 3 | The Ming and I |
| 4 | So Faux, So Good |
| 5 | Baroque and Desperate |
| 6 | Estate of Mind |
| 7 | A Penny Urned |
| 8 | Nightmare in Shining Armor |
| 9 | Splendor in the Glass |
| 10 | Tiles and Tribulations |
| 11 | Statue of Limitations |
| 12 | Monet Talks |
| 13 | The Cane Mutiny |
| 14 | Death of a Rug Lord |
| 15 | Poison Ivory |
| 16 | The Glass is Always Greener |
Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery Series
Ongoing25 books (1993β2025)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth |
| 2 | Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Crime |
| 3 | No Use Dying Over Spilled Milk |
| 4 | Just Plain Pickled to Death |
| 5 | Between a Wok and a Hard Place |
| 6 | Eat, Drink and Be Wary |
| 7 | Play It Again, Spam |
| 8 | The Hand That Rocks the Ladle |
| 9 | The Crepes of Wrath |
| 10 | Gruel and Unusual Punishment |
| 11 | Custard's Last Stand |
| 12 | Thou Shalt Not Grill |
| 13 | Assault and Pepper |
| 14 | Grape Expectations |
| 15 | Hell Hath No Curry |
| 16 | As the World Churns |
| 17 | Batter Off Dead |
| 18 | Butter Safe Than Sorry |
| 19 | The Death of Pie |
| 20 | Tea with Jam and Dread |
| 21 | Puddin' on the Blitz |
| 22 | Mean and Shellfish |
| 23 | Death by Tart Attack |
| 24 | Meat Thy Maker |
| 25 | Fowl Play |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2004β2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angels, Angels Everywhere |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2006β2026)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Side of Heaven |
| 2 | The Mermaid Mystery |
| 3 | 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.

