📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Body in the Transept" (1995)
Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books Popular choice - Start with "Death in Lacquer Red" (1999)
Publication Order of Oak Park Village Mystery Books Popular choice - Start with "Murder in the Park" (2022)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "Manhattan Mysteries" (2005)

About the Author

Jeanne M. Dams, a native of Indiana with college degrees from the Purdue, Notre Dame. Jeanne adores hats, pet cats, doll-houses, Britain, Jack Daniel and just about anything that is outdated like the old films, steam engine trains, antiques. Even though she really likes historical things, Jeanne is highly contemporary in most of her practices. She enjoys the Internet and utilizes it for her research and for checking up on friends and followers. When she talked about her shift from teacher to a novelist, and just how she developed her two well-known mystery series. In her massive free time between book tours, Jeanne takes care of her house, her spouse, many cats, and the passions of Mystery Writers of America, of as their Mid-west Chapter she’s the president. She was born and brought. Jeanne M. Dams is the author of over 40 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jeanne M. Dams has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books

27 books
  • The Body in the Transept 'The Body in the Transept' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series, set in the world Jeanne M. Dams has created.
    (1995) ⭐ Start here
  • Trouble in the Town Hall 'Trouble in the Town Hall' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series, set in the world Jeanne M. Dams has created.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • Holy Terror in the Hebrides Join the adventure in 'Holy Terror in the Hebrides' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (1997) ⭐ Start here
  • Malice in Miniature In 'Malice in Miniature', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books saga.
    (1998) ⭐ Start here
  • The Victim in Victoria Station 'The Victim in Victoria Station' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series, set in the world Jeanne M. Dams has created.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here
  • Killing Cassidy In 'Killing Cassidy', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2000) ⭐ Start here
  • To Perish in Penzance Experience the magic of 'To Perish in Penzance' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books universe.
    (2001) ⭐ Start here
  • Sins Out of School The Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series continues with 'Sins Out of School', another thrilling entry from Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • Winter of Discontent Join the adventure in 'Winter of Discontent' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2004) ⭐ Start here
  • A Dark and Stormy Night In 'A Dark and Stormy Night', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books saga.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • The Evil That Men Do The Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series continues with 'The Evil That Men Do', another thrilling entry from Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • The Corpse of St James's In 'The Corpse of St James's', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • Murder at the Castle In 'Murder at the Castle', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Shadows of Death In 'Shadows of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Day of Vengeance Join the adventure in 'Day of Vengeance' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • The Gentle Art of Murder In 'The Gentle Art of Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • Blood Will Tell Experience the magic of 'Blood Will Tell' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books universe.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • Smile and Be a Villain 'Smile and Be a Villain' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series, set in the world Jeanne M. Dams has created.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • The Missing Masterpiece Experience the magic of 'The Missing Masterpiece' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books universe.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Crisis at the Cathedral The Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series continues with 'Crisis at the Cathedral', another thrilling entry from Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • A Dagger Before Me Experience the magic of 'A Dagger Before Me' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books universe.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Death in the Garden City In 'Death in the Garden City', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Death Comes to Durham In 'Death Comes to Durham', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • The Bath Conspiracy Join the adventure in 'The Bath Conspiracy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here
  • A Deadly Web In 'A Deadly Web', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here
  • Village Politics Can Be Murder In 'Village Politics Can Be Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here
  • Terror on the Train 'Terror on the Train' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series, set in the world Jeanne M. Dams has created.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books

7 books
  • Death in Lacquer Red In 'Death in Lacquer Red', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (1999)
  • Red, White, and Blue Murder In 'Red, White, and Blue Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2000)
  • Green Grow The Victims Experience the magic of 'Green Grow The Victims' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books universe.
    (2001)
  • Silence Is Golden Experience the magic of 'Silence Is Golden' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books universe.
    (2002)
  • Crimson Snow The Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books series continues with 'Crimson Snow', another thrilling entry from Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2005)
  • Indigo Christmas 'Indigo Christmas' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books series, set in the world Jeanne M. Dams has created.
    (2008)
  • Murder in Burnt Orange In 'Murder in Burnt Orange', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Oak Park Village Mystery Books

3 books
  • Murder in the Park In 'Murder in the Park', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Oak Park Village Mystery Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2022)
  • Music and Murder In 'Music and Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Oak Park Village Mystery Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2023)
  • Murder of a Recluse In 'Murder of a Recluse', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Oak Park Village Mystery Books series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Anthologies

3 books
  • Manhattan Mysteries 'Manhattan Mysteries' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jeanne M. Dams has created.
    (2005)
  • A Feast of Crime 'A Feast of Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2005)
  • Writing Murder: A Basic Guide to Writing Mystery Fiction In 'Writing Murder: A Basic Guide to Writing Mystery Fiction', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jeanne M. Dams.
    (2012)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Jeanne M. Dams?

Jeanne M. Dams is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 40 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books, Publication Order of Hilda Johansson Books, Publication Order of Oak Park Village Mystery Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Jeanne M. Dams book series to start with?

For readers new to Jeanne M. Dams's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Dorothy Martin Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 27 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jeanne M. Dams's writing.

Q: How many books has Jeanne M. Dams written?

Jeanne M. Dams has written over 40 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.