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ⓘ About Jana DeLeon
Jana DeLeon grew up in Southwest Louisiana among the bayous and their alligators. Raised in Carlyss, a town she swears no one could locate on a map, some of Jana’s fondest memories are the thousands of hours she spent with her brothers scouring the bayous in an aluminum boat, Jana using the opportunity to study the birds, nutria and alligators, all in their natural habitat. Jana’s family owned a camp on a Bayou just off the Gulf of Mexico. She spent many a day in the rope hammock she remembers hunging in the shade of a large deck stretched out over the water. It was within such serene surroundings that Jana DeLeon spent many an hour immersed in her books. Her time in at the camp explains the prominent role bayou settings seem to have in her stories. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, Jana DeLeon has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Jana DeLeon
Bayou Bodyguard
Bayou Bodyguard continues the Publication Order of Emerald Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Trouble in Mudbug
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books with Trouble in Mudbug, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Mischief in Mudbug
Mischief in Mudbug continues the Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Showdown in Mudbug
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books with Showdown in Mudbug, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
The Helena Diaries
The Helena Diaries is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Resurrection in Mudbug
Resurrection in Mudbug continues the Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Missing in Mudbug
Missing in Mudbug is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Chaos in Mudbug
Chaos in Mudbug continues the Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Rose and Helena Save Christmas
Rose and Helena Save Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Wrong Side of Forty
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Marina at Midlife Books with Wrong Side of Forty, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Louisiana Longshot
Louisiana Longshot continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lethal Bayou Beauty
Lethal Bayou Beauty continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Swamp Sniper
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books with Swamp Sniper, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Swamp Team 3
Swamp Team 3 continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Gator Bait
Gator Bait is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Soldiers of Fortune
Conflict and courage define Soldiers of Fortune, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series by Jana DeLeon that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Hurricane Force
Hurricane Force is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Fortune Hunter
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books with Fortune Hunter, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Later Gator
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books with Later Gator, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Hook, Line and Blinker
Hook, Line and Blinker continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Change of Fortune
Change of Fortune is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Reel of Fortune
Reel of Fortune is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Swamp Spook
Swamp Spook continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fortune Furlough
Fortune Furlough is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Cajun Fried Felony
Cajun Fried Felony continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Swamp Santa
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books with Swamp Santa, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Bullets and Beads
Bullets and Beads continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Gators and Garters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books with Gators and Garters, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Fortune Funhouse
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books with Fortune Funhouse, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Frightfully Fortune
Frightfully Fortune is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Swamp Sweets
Swamp Sweets continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Flame and Fortune
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books with Flame and Fortune, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Swamp Spirits
Swamp Spirits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Clue Krewe
Clue Krewe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Fortune Teller
Fortune Teller is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Swamp Spies
Swamp Spies continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Baskets and Beignets
Baskets and Beignets continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Marsh Madness
Marsh Madness continues the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Coeds and Cattails
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books with Coeds and Cattails, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
The Reckoning
The Reckoning is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystere Parish Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
The Vanishing
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mystere Parish Books with The Vanishing, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
The Awakening
The Awakening continues the Publication Order of Mystere Parish Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Accused
The Accused is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystere Parish: Family Inheritance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
The Betrayed
The Betrayed continues the Publication Order of Mystere Parish: Family Inheritance Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Reunion
The Reunion continues the Publication Order of Mystere Parish: Family Inheritance Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Malevolent
Malevolent is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shaye Archer Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Sinister
Sinister is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shaye Archer Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Diabolical
Diabolical continues the Publication Order of Shaye Archer Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Wicked
Wicked is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shaye Archer Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
Unseen
Unseen continues the Publication Order of Shaye Archer Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dreadful
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shaye Archer Books with Dreadful, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Damned
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shaye Archer Books with Damned, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Backrush
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tempest Island Books with Backrush, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Adrift
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tempest Island Books with Adrift, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Undertow
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tempest Island Books with Undertow, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Rumble on the Bayou
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Rumble on the Bayou, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Unlucky
Unlucky continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Lost Girls of Johnson's Bayou
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Lost Girls of Johnson's Bayou, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Eight Maids a' Missing
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of 12 Days of Christmas Books with Eight Maids a' Missing, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
Dead Man Talking
A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Man Talking as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Happily Everlasting Books series showcases Jana DeLeon's mastery of suspense.
Unsavory
Unsavory continues the Publication Order of Lizzy Gardner Files Books story arc with Jana DeLeon's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Secret of Cypriere Bayou
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shivers Books with The Secret of Cypriere Bayou, another outstanding contribution from Jana DeLeon.
The Naked Truth about Self-Publishing
The Naked Truth about Self-Publishing is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Jana DeLeon have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jana DeLeon?
Jana DeLeon is a bestselling author known for 14 book series containing over 63 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Emerald Books, Publication Order of Ghost-in-Law Books, Publication Order of Marina at Midlife Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Jana DeLeon series to start with?
For readers new to Jana DeLeon's work, the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 29 books. Begin with Louisiana Longshot to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Jana DeLeon written?
Jana DeLeon has written over 63 books across 14 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Jana DeLeon books in order?
Yes, reading Jana DeLeon's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Jana DeLeon write in?
Jana DeLeon writes primarily in fiction. With 14 series across 63 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Jana DeLeon's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Jana DeLeon's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Jana DeLeon's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Jana DeLeon's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Miss Fortune Mystery Books series. The first book, Louisiana Longshot, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.