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ⓘ About Susan P. Baker
She is the past head of the Southwest Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and a member of Private Eye Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the Authors Guild. Susan’s English war bride mom was a total penny pincher, however during the early days of her parents’ marriage, they both had to. Not long after her mom’s arrival in America, she encouraged her dad to finish his education. He used the GI Bill to get his law degree as she was having four kids and working part time doing odd jobs like collecting the money out of the coin-operated machines in washaterias. They moved to Galveston when she was four, which is about the time when her dad claimed that he taught her how to read. They lived on the water, fishing, crabbing in Offatts Bayou, and swimming.
All Book Series by Susan P. Baker
Death of a Rancher's Daughter
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2020
Murdered Judges of the 20th Century: And Other Mysterious Deaths
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2003
Fly Catching & Other Bits & Pieces
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Susan P. Baker?
She is the past head of the Southwest Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and a member of Private Eye Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the Authors Guild. Susan’s English war bride mom was a total penny pincher, however during the early days of her parents’ marriage, they both had to. Not long after her mom’s arrival in America, she encouraged her dad to finish his education.
Which Susan P. Baker series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Mavis Davis Mysteries series, the earliest of Susan P. Baker's multi-book series: it opens with My First Murder (1989) and runs to 6 books across 1989–2024, ending with The Underground Murders (2024).
How many books has Susan P. Baker written?
Susan P. Baker has 15 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1989 and 2024. 8 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Mavis Davis Mysteries series with 6 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Susan P. Baker's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Susan P. Baker's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Mavis Davis Mysteries (1989–2024, 6 books) and Lady Lawyer Mysteries (2005–2020, 2 books).
How are Susan P. Baker's books organised into series?
This guide splits Susan P. Baker's 15 books into 2 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Mavis Davis Mysteries (6 books, 1989–2024); Lady Lawyer Mysteries (2 books, 2005–2020).