About
Barbara Cameron
Barbara Cameron (1925-1993) was an American writer best known for her mystery novels and non-fiction works on true crime. Born in Pennsylvania, she began her writing career as a journalist before turning to fiction. Cameron's debut novel, "Freddy's Book," was published in 1964 and featured the character of Freddy Clayton, a journalist who solves mysteries. She went on to write over 20 mystery novels, including the "Johnnie McFee" and "Jayne Wilson" series. In addition to her fiction, Cameron also authored several non-fiction books on true crime, such as "Indefensible" (1986) and "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" (1988). Her work was praised for its meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and strong female characters. Cameron received critical acclaim and numerous awards for her writing, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America. She was a respected figure in the mystery genre, known for her sharp wit, unique characters, and ability to blend entertainment with social commentary.
Book Series by Barbara Cameron
Quilts of Lancaster County Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Time to Love | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Time to Heal | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Time for Peace | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Annie's Christmas Wish | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Stitches in Time Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Her Restless Heart | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Heart's Journey | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Heart in Hand | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Amish Roads Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Road Unknown | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crossroads | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| One True Path | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Coming Home Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Return to Paradise | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Seasons in Paradise | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Home to Paradise | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
Harvest of Hope Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds of Hope | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Buried Secrets | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Summer's Promise | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Sunshine and Shadows Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Stormy Weather (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Hearts of Lancaster County Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Amish Midwife's Hope | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Amish Baby Finds a Home | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Amish Farmer's Proposal | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Amish Christmas Series with Kathleen Fuller, Beth Wiseman, Kelly Long
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Miracle for Miriam ( By: Kathleen Fuller) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Choice to Forgive ( By: Beth Wiseman) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas Cradles (Short Story) ( By: Kelly Long) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Child | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Amish Gathering Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Place of His Own ( By: Kathleen Fuller) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| When Winter Comes (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Quilts of Love Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond the Storm ( By: Carolyn Zane) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Wild Goose Chase Christmas ( By: Jennifer AlLee) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Path of Freedom ( By: Jennifer Hudson Taylor) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| For Love of Eli ( By: Loree Lough) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Threads of Hope ( By: Christa Allan) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Healing Heart ( By: Angela Breidenbach) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Heartbeat Away ( By: S. Dionne Moore) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pieces of the Heart ( By: Bonnie S. Calhoun) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pattern for Romance ( By: Carla Olson Gade) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Raw Edges ( By: Sandra Bricker) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Christmas Quilt ( By: Vannetta Chapman) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Aloha Rose ( By: Lisa Carter) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tempest's Course ( By: Lynette Sowell) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hidden in the Stars ( By: Robin Caroll) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Scraps of Evidence | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Sky Without Stars ( By: Linda S. Clare) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Maybelle in Stitches ( By: Joyce Magnin) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Promise in Pieces ( By: Emily T. Wierenga) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Stitch and a Prayer ( By: Eva Gibson) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rival Hearts ( By: Tara Randel) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Grand Design ( By: Amber Stockton, Tiffany Amber Stockton) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Quilted by Christmas ( By: Jodie Bailey) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Swept Away ( By: Laura V. Hilton, Cindy Loven) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Masterpiece Marriage ( By: Gina Welborn) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Stitch in Crime ( By: Cathy Elliott) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Barbara Cameron Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Metal Mistress | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Affair to Remember | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rapture Of The Deep | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Star Ride | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Loving a Summer Dad | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Amish Snowbirds (Short Story) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Barbara Cameron Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Twice Blessed | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Barbara Cameron Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Alternative Shopping Guide (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
Love in Lancaster County Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Promise Kept ( By: Jo Ann Brown) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fields of Promise ( By: Katy Lee) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love from the Ashes ( By: Virginia Wise) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Gift of Love ( By: Anita Greene) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Secret Melody ( By: Katy Lee) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beyond Price | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| When Sunlight Falls ( By: Johnnie Alexander) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Love for a Lifetime ( By: Amy Grochowski) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| This Side of Heaven | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lost and Found ( By: Katy Lee) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Uncommon Arrangement ( By: Virginia Wise) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Time for Hope ( By: Dorothy Clarans) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Barbara Cameron Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| An Amish Christmas | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Amish Gathering | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
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