About

Denise Swanson

Denise Swanson is an American author known for her popular historical mystery novels. Born in 1949, Swanson developed a passion for writing at a young age. After graduating from college, she worked as a teacher and editor before pursuing her writing career full-time. Swanson's notable works include the "Talia Inger" and "Scumble River" mystery series. Her historical mysteries are often praised for their vivid settings, well-developed characters, and intricate plots. Swanson has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Agatha Award, the Mary Higgins Clark Award, and the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award. Her books have also been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Swanson's critical success is attributed to her ability to blend captivating storytelling with historical accuracy. Her novels are a testament to her passion for history and her talent for creating compelling mysteries.

Book Series by Denise Swanson

Scumble River Mysteries Series

Murder of a Small-Town Honey

2000

Murder of a Sweet Old Lady

2001

Murder of a Sleeping Beauty

2002

Murder of a Snake in the Grass

2003

Murder of a Barbie and Ken

2003

Murder of a Pink Elephant

2004

Murder of a Smart Cookie

2005

Murder of a Real Bad Boy

2006

Murder of a Botoxed Blonde

2007

Murder of a Chocolate-Covered Cherry

2008

Murder of a Royal Pain

2009

Murder of a Wedding Belle

2010

Murder of a Bookstore Babe

2011

Murder of a Creped Suzette

2011

Murder of the Cat's Meow

2012

Murder of a Stacked Librarian

2013

Murder of a Needled Knitter

2014

Murder of an Open Book

2015

Murder of a Cranky Catnapper

2016

Scumble River Mysteries Short Stories

Dead Blondes Tell No Tales (Short Story)

2012

Not a Monster of a Chance (Short Story)

2012

Devereaux's Dime Store Mysteries Series

Little Shop of Homicide

2012

Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death

2013

Dead Between the Lines

2014

Dying for a Cupcake

2015

Between a Book and a Hard Place

2016

Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My

2017

Fly Me to the Tomb

2021

Change Of Heart Series

Sweet Girl Undone (Short Story)

2015

Good Girl Overboard

2015

Lucky Girl Hits the Jackpot

2015

Smart Girl Swept Away

2015

Stephanie Danielson Series

A Finger in Every Lie (Short Story)

2015

All I Want for Christmas is You...Dead! (Short Story)

2015

Welcome Back To Scumble River Series

Dead in the Water

2017

Die Me a River

2018

Come Homicide or High Water

2019

Body Over Troubled Waters

2021

Chef-To-Go Mysteries Series

Tart of Darkness

2018

Leave No Scone Unturned

2019

Winner Cake All

2020

Chili Chili Bang Bang

2023

Delicious Series

Sinfully Delicious

2016

Dangerously Delicious

2018

Forever Charmed Mysteries Series

A Call to Charms

2019

Denise Swanson Anthologies

...And the Dying is Easy

2001

Drop-Dead Blonde

2005

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