Valerie V.M. Burns Reading Order
5 series · 21 books
Valerie V.M. Burns is an American mystery writer who crafts engaging cozy mysteries across multiple interconnected series. Her prolific output includes the Mystery Bookshop series, the Dog Club Mystery series, the RJ Franklin Mystery series, and various short fiction, totaling over twenty books published since 2017. Burns combines traditional mystery elements with accessible storytelling that appeals to fans of lighthearted crime fiction and character-driven plots.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Dog Club Mystery Series
Complete5 books (2018–2020)
The Dog Club Mystery series by Valerie V.M. Burns consists of five completed mysteries published between 2018 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with In the Dog House and continuing through Bark If It's Murder, The Puppy Who Knew Too Much, Paw and Order, and concluding with Sit, Stay, Slay. This mystery and thriller series follows a connected narrative arc that unfolds across the five installments.
Start with In the Dog House, the first of 5 books in the Dog Club Mystery series.
Start this series with In the Dog House
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Mystery Bookshop Series
Ongoing11 books (2017–2026)
The Mystery Bookshop is an ongoing cozy mystery series by Valerie V.M. Burns comprising 11 books published between 2017 and 2026. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with The Plot Is Murder and continuing through Murder from A to Z. The series includes titles such as Read Herring Hunt, The Novel Art of Murder, Bookmarked for Murder, Wed, Read & Dead, A Tourist's Guide to Murder, Killer Words, Bookclubbed to Death, Murder on Tour, and The Next Deadly Chapter.
Start with The Plot Is Murder, the first of 11 books in the Mystery Bookshop series.
Start this series with The Plot Is Murder
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RJ Franklin Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2018–2020)
The RJ Franklin Mystery series by Valerie V.M. Burns consists of three complete mystery novels published between 2018 and 2020. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Travellin' Shoes, followed by Motherless Child, and concluding with Steal Away. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the mystery plotlines.
Start with Travellin' Shoes and read in order.
Start this series with Travellin' Shoes
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Valerie V.M. Burns written?
- Valerie V.M. Burns has written 21 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Valerie V.M. Burns series?
- Here are the first books in Valerie V.M. Burns's series: Dog Club Mystery: In the Dog House; Mystery Bookshop: The Plot Is Murder; RJ Franklin Mystery: Travellin' Shoes.
- What order should I read Valerie V.M. Burns's books?
- We recommend reading Valerie V.M. Burns's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Valerie V.M. Burns still writing new books?
- Yes, Valerie V.M. Burns has 1 ongoing series: Mystery Bookshop.