Vickie Britton Reading Order

1 book (2006–2006)

8 books (2000–2018)

The Ardis Cole series is a complete mystery and thriller collection consisting of eight books published between 2000 and 2018. These novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder and the Monalet Ruby and concluding with Consider Me Dead. The series blends mystery, thriller, and western elements across its fully resolved storyline.

Start with Murder and the Monalet Ruby, the first of 8 books in the Ardis Cole series.

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1	Murder and the Monalet Ruby 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Crimson Masquerade 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Curse of Senmut 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Unmarked Grave 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Destruction of Neva 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Killer of Eagles 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Pirated Emerald 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Consider Me Dead 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2011–2024)

The High Country Mysteries series consists of 14 mystery and thriller novels set in Wyoming, beginning with Murder in Black and White in 2011 and continuing through 2024. Author Vickie Britton, known for blending mystery with western and non-fiction elements, has created an ongoing series that should be read in publication order to follow the evolving narratives and character development. From small-town murders to treasure hunts and cryptic crimes, each standalone mystery can engage new readers while rewarding those following the complete series from the beginning.

Start with Murder in Black and White, the first of 14 books in the High Country Mysteries series.

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1	Murder in Black and White 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stealer of Horses 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Whispers of the Stones 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Loyalty 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Executioner's Hood 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	An Icy Death 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Crying Woman Bridge 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Murder and the Good Old Boys' Club 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Rapid River Hoax 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Deadly Purchase 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Blame it on Bigfoot 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Great Wyoming Treasure Hunt Murders 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Spanish Cave Heist 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Serpent of Spirit Lake 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2016–2017)

The Jeff McQuede Mysteries series is a complete two-book mystery collection by Vickie Britton, published between 2016 and 2017. Both titles should be read in their publication order, beginning with The Horse in the Corner followed by King Henry's Christmas. This series blends mystery and western elements throughout its standalone narratives.

Start with The Horse in the Corner and read in order.

1 book (2008–2008)

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1	Stone of Vengeance 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2008–2009)

This completed western mystery series by Vickie Britton contains three books published between 2008 and 2009. The books should be read in publication order beginning with The Devil's Game, followed by The Fifth Ace and concluding with The Wild Card. The trilogy blends western and mystery thriller elements throughout its tightly connected narrative.

Start with The Devil's Game and read in order.

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1	The Devil's Game 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Fifth Ace 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wild Card 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2008–2019)

Vickie Britton's non-fiction series spans five books published between 2008 and 2019, exploring topics ranging from true crime to writing craft. The series includes works on Jack the Ripper, tainted ladies in history, and practical guides to fiction and mystery writing, several co-authored with Loretta Jackson. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Homespun Courage. The books cover both investigative non-fiction and instructional content for aspiring writers.

Start with Homespun Courage(With: Loretta Jackson), the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Homespun Courage(With: Loretta Jackson) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Mystery Behind Jack the Ripper 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fiction: From Writing to Publication(With: Loretta Jackson) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tainted Ladies 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Writing a Mystery Novel(With: Loretta Jackson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2011–2012)

This complete mystery and thriller series by Vickie Britton comprises two books published between 2011 and 2012. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Mayan Mask of Death followed by The Lost City of the Condor. Both entries blend elements of adventure and intrigue centered on pre-Columbian mysteries and artifacts.

Start with The Mayan Mask of Death and read in order.

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1	The Mayan Mask of Death 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Lost City of the Condor 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2010–2019)

This is a complete collection of nine short stories and novellas co-written by Vickie Britton and Loretta Jackson, published between 2010 and 2019. The series spans mystery, thriller, and western themes, with stories ranging from Dead Man's Hand through Rapunzel's Revenge. All nine entries should be read in publication order to experience the full series as intended. The standalone stories offer variety while maintaining the collaborative voice of both authors throughout the collection.

Start with Dead Man's Hand(With: Loretta Jackson), the first of 9 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

15 books (1989–2020)

Vickie Britton authored 15 standalone mystery and thriller novels between 1989 and 2020, completing the series in 2020. Many of these books were written in collaboration with Loretta Jackson and span genres including mystery, thriller, western, and non-fiction. While each novel stands alone, readers should begin with Nightmare in Morocco to experience the series in its intended publication order. The complete collection offers diverse storylines ranging from international intrigue to historical mysteries.

Start with Nightmare in Morocco(With: Loretta Jackson), the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Nightmare in Morocco(With: Loretta Jackson) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Path of the Jaguar(With: Loretta Jackson) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Seven Sapphires of Mardi Gras 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Dangerous Cliffs of Severon(With: Loretta Jackson) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Devil's Gate 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	No Longer Drifting(With: Loretta Jackson) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Viking Crown(With: Loretta Jackson) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Bitter Melody(With: Loretta Jackson) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Death Comes in Pairs(With: Loretta Jackson) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Arctic Legacy(With: Loretta Jackson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Vanished Lady(With: Loretta Jackson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Rails and Aces(With: Loretta Jackson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	What Miss Kitty Saw(With: Loretta Jackson) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Victim's Child(With: Loretta Jackson) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Three to Die(With: Loretta Jackson) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible