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Publication Order of Sarah Keate Books
Start with: The Patient in Room 18 (1929)
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Publication Order of Susan Dare Books
Start with: The Cases of Susan Dare (1934)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: The White Cockatoo (1933)
ⓘ About Mignon G. Eberhart
About Mignon G. Eberhart Mignon G. Eberhart was a well-known American author famous for her intriguing mystery novels. Her career spanned from the 1920s to the 1980s, making her one of the longest-serving writers in her genre. Eberhart wrote with a distinct style that captured the interest of many readers, ensuring her works were both entertaining and engaging. Her novels remain popular for their clever plots and suspenseful twists. She had a special talent for creating vivid characters and interesting protagonists. Her characters were often well-rounded and relatable, allowing readers to connect with them easily. This quality made her stories feel more real and immersive.
All Book Series by Mignon G. Eberhart
1
The Patient in Room 18
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1929
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2
While the Patient Slept
Book 2 of 7 · published 1930
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3
The Mystery of Hunting's End
Book 3 of 7 · published 1930
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4
From This Dark Stairway
Book 4 of 7 · published 1931
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5
Murder by an Aristocrat / Murder of My Patient
Book 5 of 7 · published 1932
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6
Wolf in Man's Clothing
Book 6 of 7 · published 1942
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7
Man Missing
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 1954
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1
The Cases of Susan Dare
Single-title series · published 1934
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1
The White Cockatoo
Series opener · book 1 of 53 · published 1933
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2
The Dark Garden / Death in the Fog
Book 2 of 53 · published 1933
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3
The House on the Roof
Book 3 of 53 · published 1934
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6
Danger in the Dark / Hand in Glove
Book 6 of 53 · published 1937
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7
The Glass Slipper
Book 7 of 53 · published 1938
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9
The Chiffon Scarf
Book 9 of 53 · published 1939
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11
Speak No Evil
Book 11 of 53 · published 1940
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12
The Hangman's Whip
Book 12 of 53 · published 1940
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13
Unidentified Woman
Book 13 of 53 · published 1943
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14
The Man Next Door
Book 14 of 53 · published 1943
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15
Escape the Night
Book 15 of 53 · published 1944
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16
The White Dress
Book 16 of 53 · published 1945
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17
Murder at Madison Square Garden
Book 17 of 53 · published 1945 Co-authored · Grantland Rice
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18
Five Passengers from Lisbon
Book 18 of 53 · published 1946
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19
Another Woman's House
Book 19 of 53 · published 1947
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20
Wings of Fear
Book 20 of 53 · published 1948
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21
House of Storm
Book 21 of 53 · published 1949
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22
Hunt with the Hounds
Book 22 of 53 · published 1950
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23
Never Look Back
Book 23 of 53 · published 1950
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24
Dead Men's Plans
Book 24 of 53 · published 1952
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25
Unknown Quantity
Book 25 of 53 · published 1953
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26
Postmark Murder
Book 26 of 53 · published 1956
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27
Another Man's Murder
Book 27 of 53 · published 1957
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28
The Promise of Murder / Melora
Book 28 of 53 · published 1959
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30

The Cup, the Blade or the Gun / The Crime at Honotassa
Book 30 of 53 · published 1961
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31
Enemy in the House
Book 31 of 53 · published 1962
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33
Call After Midnight
Book 33 of 53 · published 1964
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34
R.S.V.P. Murder
Book 34 of 53 · published 1965
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35
Witness at Large
Book 35 of 53 · published 1966
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36
Woman on the Roof
Book 36 of 53 · published 1967
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37
Message from Hong Kong
Book 37 of 53 · published 1969
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38
The Dark Garden
Book 38 of 53 · published 1969
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39
El Rancho Rio
Book 39 of 53 · published 1970
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40
Two Little Rich Girls
Book 40 of 53 · published 1971
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41
Murder in Waiting
Book 41 of 53 · published 1973
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43
Family Fortune
Book 43 of 53 · published 1976
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44
With This Ring
Book 44 of 53 · published 1976
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45
Nine O'Clock Tide
Book 45 of 53 · published 1977
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46
The Bayou Road
Book 46 of 53 · published 1979
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48
Family Affair
Book 48 of 53 · published 1981
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50
The Patient in Cabin C
Book 50 of 53 · published 1983
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51
Alpine Condo Crossfire
Book 51 of 53 · published 1984
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52
A Fighting Chance
Book 52 of 53 · published 1986
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53
Three Days for Emeralds
Latest in the series · book 53 of 53 · published 1988
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1
Deadly Is the Diamond
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 1951
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4
Mignon G. Eberhart's Best Mystery Stories
Book 4 of 5 · published 1988
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5
Dead Yesterday and Other Stories
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2007
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1
Non-Fiction Writing, Vol IV
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1960
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2
Fifty Best Mysteries
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1993
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mignon G. Eberhart?
About Mignon G. Eberhart Mignon G. Eberhart was a well-known American author famous for her intriguing mystery novels. Her career spanned from the 1920s to the 1980s, making her one of the longest-serving writers in her genre.
Which Mignon G. Eberhart series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Sarah Keate series, the earliest of Mignon G. Eberhart's multi-book series: it opens with The Patient in Room 18 (1929) and runs to 7 books across 1929–1954, ending with Man Missing (1954).
How many books has Mignon G. Eberhart written?
Mignon G. Eberhart has 68 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1929 and 2007. 8 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Sarah Keate series with 7 books — and 60 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Mignon G. Eberhart's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Mignon G. Eberhart's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Sarah Keate (1929–1954, 7 books) and Susan Dare (1934, 1 book).
How are Mignon G. Eberhart's books organised into series?
This guide splits Mignon G. Eberhart's 68 books into 2 named series and 60 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Sarah Keate (7 books, 1929–1954); Susan Dare (1 book, 1934).