📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Britt Montero Books Best for beginners - Start with "Contents Under Pressure" (1992)
Publication Order of Craig Burch Books Popular choice - Start with "Cold Case Squad" (2001)
Publication Order of Michael Venturi Books Popular choice - Start with "Legally Dead" (2008)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Nobody Lives Forever" (1990)

About the Author

Edna Buchanan is American writer and journalist. She is popularly known for her true crime nonfiction and fiction/mystery novels. She was born in Paterson, New Jersey and went to Montclair State College. She was amongst the first female crime journalist in Miami and wrote articles for The Miami Herald and Miami Beach Daily Sun. in 1986; the author won Pulitzer Prize for her brilliant police beat reporting. Subsequently, she was nominated for 1995 Edgar Award for her novel Miami; It’s Murder. Buchanan autobiographical novel, The Corpse Had A Familiar Face inspired two television movies featuring Elizabeth Montgomery. Nobody Lives Forever was adapted into a television film in 1998. Buchanan became a published author in 1979 when her first nonfiction book, Carr: Five Years of Rape and Murder. Edna Buchanan is the author of over 26 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Edna Buchanan has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Britt Montero Books

10 books
  • Contents Under Pressure Join the adventure in 'Contents Under Pressure' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here
  • Miami, It's Murder In 'Miami, It's Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here
  • Suitable for Framing Join the adventure in 'Suitable for Framing' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here
  • Act of Betrayal In 'Act of Betrayal', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books saga.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • Margin of Error 'Margin of Error' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series, set in the world Edna Buchanan has created.
    (1997) ⭐ Start here
  • Garden of Evil Join the adventure in 'Garden of Evil' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here
  • You Only Die Twice In 'You Only Die Twice', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books saga.
    (2001) ⭐ Start here
  • The Ice Maiden 'The Ice Maiden' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series, set in the world Edna Buchanan has created.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • Love Kills In 'Love Kills', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Dead Man's Daughter In 'Dead Man's Daughter', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Craig Burch Books

3 books
  • Cold Case Squad The Publication Order of Craig Burch Books series continues with 'Cold Case Squad', another thrilling entry from Edna Buchanan.
    (2001)
  • Shadows The Publication Order of Craig Burch Books series continues with 'Shadows', another thrilling entry from Edna Buchanan.
    (2005)
  • Love Kills In 'Love Kills', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Craig Burch Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (2007)

Publication Order of Michael Venturi Books

1 books
  • Legally Dead In 'Legally Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Michael Venturi Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (2008)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

3 books
  • Nobody Lives Forever Join the adventure in 'Nobody Lives Forever' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edna Buchanan.
    (1990)
  • Pulse Experience the magic of 'Pulse' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1998)
  • A Dark and Lonely Place Experience the magic of 'A Dark and Lonely Place' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

4 books
  • Carr: Five Years of Rape and Murder In 'Carr: Five Years of Rape and Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (1979)
  • The Corpse Had a Familiar Face: Covering Miami, America's Hottest Beat In 'The Corpse Had a Familiar Face: Covering Miami, America's Hottest Beat', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (1987)
  • Never Let Them See You Cry: More from Miami, America's Hottest Beat In 'Never Let Them See You Cry: More from Miami, America's Hottest Beat', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1992)
  • Vice: Life and Death on the Streets of Miami In 'Vice: Life and Death on the Streets of Miami', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Edna Buchanan.
    (1992)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books
  • Naked Came the Manatee In 'Naked Came the Manatee', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1997)
  • The Plot Thickens The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Plot Thickens', another thrilling entry from Edna Buchanan.
    (1997)
  • Mystery in the Sunshine State Experience the magic of 'Mystery in the Sunshine State' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1999)
  • Irreconcilable Differences The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Irreconcilable Differences', another thrilling entry from Edna Buchanan.
    (1999)
  • Life Stories In 'Life Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2000)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Edna Buchanan?

Edna Buchanan is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 26 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Britt Montero Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Edna Buchanan book series to start with?

For readers new to Edna Buchanan's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Britt Montero Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 10 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Edna Buchanan's writing.

Q: How many books has Edna Buchanan written?

Edna Buchanan has written over 26 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.