📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books Best for beginners - Start with "Flipped for Murder" (2015)
Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books Popular choice - Start with "Murder on Cape Cod" (2019)
Publication Order of Lauren Rousseau Books Popular choice - Start with "Speaking of Murder" (2012)
Publication Order of Local Foods Mystery Books Popular choice - Start with "A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die" (2013)

About the Author

Edith Maxwell is one of the Amazon bestselling and Agatha Award nominated American author who likes to write her novels based on the mystery and thriller genres. She is particularly popular for writing down the successful books in the Local Foods Mysteries as well as the Quaker Midwife Mysteries. Author Maxwell also writes a few other mystery series such as the Country Store Mysteries and the Lauren Rousseau Mysteries. But, she writes these two mystery series under different pen names of Maddie Day and Tace Baker respectively. Other than the mystery novels, author Maxwell has written a few award winning short stories about crime fiction. As of today, she lives in the northern region of Boston along with her husband and 3 cats. She is often seen blogging along with other prominent authors,. Edith Maxwell is the author of over 63 books across 10 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Edith Maxwell has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books

15 books
  • Flipped for Murder In 'Flipped for Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • Grilled for Murder In 'Grilled for Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • When the Grits Hit the Fan In 'When the Grits Hit the Fan', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books saga.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Biscuits and Slashed Browns 'Biscuits and Slashed Browns' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series, set in the world Edith Maxwell has created.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Death Over Easy In 'Death Over Easy', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Strangled Eggs and Ham The Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series continues with 'Strangled Eggs and Ham', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Christmas Cocoa and a Corpse In 'Christmas Cocoa and a Corpse', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Nacho Average Murder In 'Nacho Average Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • Candy Slain Murder In 'Candy Slain Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • No Grater Crime 'No Grater Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here
  • Batter Off Dead In 'Batter Off Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here
  • Scarfed Down Join the adventure in 'Scarfed Down' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here
  • Four Leaf Cleaver Experience the magic of 'Four Leaf Cleaver' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books universe.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here
  • Deep Fried Death In 'Deep Fried Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here
  • Scone Cold Dead In 'Scone Cold Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books

8 books
  • Murder on Cape Cod In 'Murder on Cape Cod', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2019)
  • Murder at the Taffy Shop In 'Murder at the Taffy Shop', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2021)
  • Murder at the Lobstah Shack In 'Murder at the Lobstah Shack', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2021)
  • Murder in a Cape Cottage In 'Murder in a Cape Cottage', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2022)
  • Murder at a Cape Bookstore In 'Murder at a Cape Bookstore', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2023)
  • Murder at the Rusty Anchor In 'Murder at the Rusty Anchor', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2024)
  • Murder at Cape Costumers In 'Murder at Cape Costumers', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2025)
  • Murder at the Toy Soldier In 'Murder at the Toy Soldier', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Lauren Rousseau Books

2 books
  • Speaking of Murder In 'Speaking of Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Lauren Rousseau Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2012)
  • Bluffing is Murder In 'Bluffing is Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Lauren Rousseau Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Local Foods Mystery Books

5 books
  • A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die The Publication Order of Local Foods Mystery Books series continues with 'A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2013)
  • 'Til Dirt Do Us Part Join the adventure in ''Til Dirt Do Us Part' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Local Foods Mystery Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2014)
  • Farmed and Dangerous Experience the magic of 'Farmed and Dangerous' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Local Foods Mystery Books universe.
    (2015)
  • Murder Most Fowl In 'Murder Most Fowl', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Local Foods Mystery Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2016)
  • Mulch Ado About Murder In 'Mulch Ado About Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Local Foods Mystery Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Quaker Midwife Mystery Books

7 books
  • Delivering the Truth In 'Delivering the Truth', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Quaker Midwife Mystery Books saga.
    (2016)
  • Called to Justice Join the adventure in 'Called to Justice' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Quaker Midwife Mystery Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2017)
  • Turning the Tide The Publication Order of Quaker Midwife Mystery Books series continues with 'Turning the Tide', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2018)
  • Charity's Burden The Publication Order of Quaker Midwife Mystery Books series continues with 'Charity's Burden', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2019)
  • Judge Thee Not 'Judge Thee Not' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Quaker Midwife Mystery Books series, set in the world Edith Maxwell has created.
    (2019)
  • Taken Too Soon Experience the magic of 'Taken Too Soon' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Quaker Midwife Mystery Books universe.
    (2020)
  • A Changing Light The Publication Order of Quaker Midwife Mystery Books series continues with 'A Changing Light', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

8 books
  • Reduction in Force Join the adventure in 'Reduction in Force' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2012)
  • Yatsuhashi for Lance 'Yatsuhashi for Lance' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Edith Maxwell has created.
    (2013)
  • Fire in Carriagetown Experience the magic of 'Fire in Carriagetown' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2013)
  • Just Desserts for Johnny Join the adventure in 'Just Desserts for Johnny' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2014)
  • An Idea for Murder In 'An Idea for Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2014)
  • The Importance of Blood 'The Importance of Blood' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Edith Maxwell has created.
    (2014)
  • A Questionable Death In 'A Questionable Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2015)
  • The Mayor and the Midwife In 'The Mayor and the Midwife', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

1 books
  • Black Cat Thrillogy #9 The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Black Cat Thrillogy #9', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Maddie Day Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • When the Iron is Hot The Publication Order of Maddie Day Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'When the Iron is Hot', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Cece Barton Mystery Books

3 books
  • Murder Uncorked In 'Murder Uncorked', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cece Barton Mystery Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2023)
  • Deadly Crush In 'Deadly Crush', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cece Barton Mystery Books series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2024)
  • A Poisonous Pour The Publication Order of Cece Barton Mystery Books series continues with 'A Poisonous Pour', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Anthologies

13 books
  • Fish Nets In 'Fish Nets', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2013)
  • Writes of Passage In 'Writes of Passage', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2014)
  • History and Mystery, Oh My! In 'History and Mystery, Oh My!', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2015)
  • Dead in Good Company In 'Dead in Good Company', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2015)
  • Edgar Allan Cozy Experience the magic of 'Edgar Allan Cozy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2016)
  • Blood on the Bayou: Bouchercon Anthology 2016 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Blood on the Bayou: Bouchercon Anthology 2016', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2016)
  • Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible Join the adventure in 'Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2019)
  • The Best Laid Plans Experience the magic of 'The Best Laid Plans' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2019)
  • Christmas Cocoa Murder In 'Christmas Cocoa Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2019)
  • The Beat of Black Wings The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Beat of Black Wings', another thrilling entry from Edith Maxwell.
    (2020)
  • Bloodroot In 'Bloodroot', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2021)
  • Deadly Nightshade: Best New England Crime Stories 2022 In 'Deadly Nightshade: Best New England Crime Stories 2022', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2022)
  • Christmas Mittens Murder In 'Christmas Mittens Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edith Maxwell.
    (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Edith Maxwell?

Edith Maxwell is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 63 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Lauren Rousseau Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Edith Maxwell book series to start with?

For readers new to Edith Maxwell's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Country Store Mysteries Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 15 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Edith Maxwell's writing.

Q: How many books has Edith Maxwell written?

Edith Maxwell has written over 63 books across 10 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.