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Mary Stanton

Bestselling Author • 8 Series • 46 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books
Start with: A Taste for Murder (1994)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Magical Mysteries Books
Start with: My Aunt, the Monster (1997)

About Mary Stanton

Mary Stanton lives part of the year on her goat farm in upstate New York and the remainder in West Palm Beach, Florida. Her interests away from writing include her goats, horse riding, gourmet cooking which she claims to be not very good at, and gardening. Her writing career has not just involved mystery and crime novels. She has written on wide-ranging subjects such as veterinary surgery, history, biography, medicine and current affairs. She has penned an educational writing program for young writers, which has been well-received within American educational circles. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series, Mary Stanton 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 Mary Stanton

Publication Order of Heavenly Horse Books
2 books 1988–1989
1

The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West

The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Heavenly Horse Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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1988
2

Piper at the Gate

Piper at the Gate continues the Publication Order of Heavenly Horse Books story arc with Mary Stanton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books
19 books 1994–2013
1

A Taste for Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Taste for Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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1994
2

A Dash of Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Dash of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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1995
3

A Pinch of Poison

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books with A Pinch of Poison, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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1995
4

Murder Well-Done

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder Well-Done as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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1996
5

Death Dines Out

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Dines Out as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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1997
6

A Touch of the Grape

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books with A Touch of the Grape, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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1998
7

A Steak in Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Steak in Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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1999
8

Marinade for Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Marinade for Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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2000
9

Just Desserts

Just Desserts continues the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Stanton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
10

Fried by Jury

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books with Fried by Jury, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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2003
11

A Puree of Poison

A Puree of Poison is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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2003
12

Buried by Breakfast

Buried by Breakfast is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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2004
13

A Dinner to Die For

A Dinner to Die For continues the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Stanton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
14

Ground to a Halt

Ground to a Halt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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2007
15

A Carol for a Corpse

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Carol for a Corpse as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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2007
16

A Plateful of Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Plateful of Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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2009
17

Toast Mortem

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books with Toast Mortem, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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2010
18

Dread on Arrival

Dread on Arrival continues the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Stanton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
19

A Fete Worse Than Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Fete Worse Than Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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2013
Publication Order of Magical Mysteries Books
3 books 1997–1997
1

My Aunt, the Monster

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Magical Mysteries Books with My Aunt, the Monster, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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1997
2

White Magic

Magic takes center stage in White Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Magical Mysteries Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Mary Stanton.

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1997
3

Next Door Witch

Magic takes center stage in Next Door Witch, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Magical Mysteries Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Mary Stanton.

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1997
Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books
9 books 1988–2004
1

The Road to Balinor

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books with The Road to Balinor, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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1988
2

Sunchaser's Quest

Epic adventure awaits in Sunchaser's Quest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Mary Stanton has built.

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1999
3

Valley of Fear

Valley of Fear is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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1999
4

By Fire, By Moonlight

By Fire, By Moonlight is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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1999
5

Search for the Star

Search for the Star is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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1999
6

The Secrets of the Scepter

The Secrets of the Scepter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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2000
7

Night of the Shifter's Moon

Night of the Shifter's Moon continues the Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books story arc with Mary Stanton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
8

Shadows Over Balinor

Shadows Over Balinor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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2000
9

Unicorns of Balinor

Unicorns of Balinor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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2004
Publication Order of Casebook Of Dr. McKenzie Books
3 books 2006–2008
1

The Case of the Roasted Onion

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Casebook Of Dr. McKenzie Books with The Case of the Roasted Onion, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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2006
2

The Case of the Tough-Talking Turkey

The Case of the Tough-Talking Turkey is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Casebook Of Dr. McKenzie Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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2007
3

The Case of the Ill-Gotten Goat

The Case of the Ill-Gotten Goat continues the Publication Order of Casebook Of Dr. McKenzie Books story arc with Mary Stanton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
Publication Order of Beaufort & Company Mysteries Books
5 books 2008–2011
1

Defending Angels

Defending Angels continues the Publication Order of Beaufort & Company Mysteries Books story arc with Mary Stanton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
2

Angel's Advocate

Angel's Advocate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Beaufort & Company Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mary Stanton have come to expect.

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2009
3

Avenging Angels

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Beaufort & Company Mysteries Books with Avenging Angels, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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2010
4

Angel's Verdict

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Beaufort & Company Mysteries Books with Angel's Verdict, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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2010
5

Angel Condemned

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Beaufort & Company Mysteries Books with Angel Condemned, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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2011
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 1998–1998
1

From Selma to Sorrow: The Life and Death of Viola Liuzzo

A gripping mystery unfolds in From Selma to Sorrow: The Life and Death of Viola Liuzzo as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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1998
Publication Order of Anthologies
4 books 2001–2006
1

Death Dines at 8:30

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Dines at 8:30 as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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2001
2

Death Dines In

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Dines In as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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2004
3

A Kudzu Christmas

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with A Kudzu Christmas, another outstanding contribution from Mary Stanton.

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2005
4

A Merry Band of Murderers

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Merry Band of Murderers as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Mary Stanton's mastery of suspense.

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2006

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mary Stanton?

Mary Stanton is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 46 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Heavenly Horse Books, Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Magical Mysteries Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Mary Stanton series to start with?

For readers new to Mary Stanton's work, the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 19 books. Begin with A Taste for Murder to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Mary Stanton written?

Mary Stanton has written over 46 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Mary Stanton books in order?

Yes, reading Mary Stanton'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 Mary Stanton write in?

Mary Stanton writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 46 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Mary Stanton's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Mary Stanton'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 Mary Stanton's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Mary Stanton's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books series. The first book, A Taste for Murder, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.