📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books Best for beginners - Start with "A Body in the Village Hall" (2020)
Publication Order of Connie McColl Books Popular choice - Start with "The Runaway Wife" (2018)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane" (2019)

About the Author

Dee MacDonald is a cozy mystery, general fiction, and romance fiction author from Scotland who is best known as the author of the “Kate Palmer” series of novels. She published “The Runaway Wife” her debut novel in 2018 and has never looked back since. The author now has more than a dozen works of fiction to her name and has shown no sign of slowing down any time soon. While she has now become a very popular author, Dee McDonald has done it very late in life. She left Scotland to go to the English capital London during the 1960s. She would then leave that job and work as a sales representative before moving on to work at Thames Television Studios as a receptionist at their Teddington office. Deem MacDonald then moved to Cornwall in Scotland where she was the owner of a small bed and breakfa. Dee MacDonald is the author of over 16 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Dee MacDonald has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Ally McKinley Mystery Books

4 books
  • Murder in the Scottish Highlands In 'Murder in the Scottish Highlands', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Ally McKinley Mystery Books series by Dee MacDonald.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here
  • Murder at the Loch In 'Murder at the Loch', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Ally McKinley Mystery Books series by Dee MacDonald.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here
  • A Very Bookish Murder In 'A Very Bookish Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Ally McKinley Mystery Books series by Dee MacDonald.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here
  • Murder at the Highland Games In 'Murder at the Highland Games', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Ally McKinley Mystery Books series by Dee MacDonald.
    (2026) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Connie McColl Books

2 books
  • The Runaway Wife 'The Runaway Wife' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Connie McColl Books series, set in the world Dee MacDonald has created.
    (2018)
  • The Getaway Girls Join the adventure in 'The Getaway Girls' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Connie McColl Books series by Dee MacDonald.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books

7 books
  • A Body in the Village Hall 'A Body in the Village Hall' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books series, set in the world Dee MacDonald has created.
    (2020)
  • A Body in Seaview Grange 'A Body in Seaview Grange' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books series, set in the world Dee MacDonald has created.
    (2020)
  • A Body at the Tea Room Experience the magic of 'A Body at the Tea Room' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books universe.
    (2021)
  • A Body at the Altar Join the adventure in 'A Body at the Altar' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books series by Dee MacDonald.
    (2021)
  • A Body on the Beach The Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books series continues with 'A Body on the Beach', another thrilling entry from Dee MacDonald.
    (2022)
  • A Body at Lavender Cottage 'A Body at Lavender Cottage' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books series, set in the world Dee MacDonald has created.
    (2022)
  • A Body in a Cornish Village The Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books series continues with 'A Body in a Cornish Village', another thrilling entry from Dee MacDonald.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

3 books
  • The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane', another thrilling entry from Dee MacDonald.
    (2019)
  • The Golden Oldies Guesthouse In 'The Golden Oldies Guesthouse', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2019)
  • The Sunshine Club In 'The Sunshine Club', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Dee MacDonald?

Dee MacDonald is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 16 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Ally McKinley Mystery Books, Publication Order of Connie McColl Books, Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Dee MacDonald book series to start with?

For readers new to Dee MacDonald's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Kate Palmer Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 7 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Dee MacDonald's writing.

Q: How many books has Dee MacDonald written?

Dee MacDonald has written over 16 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.