Reading Order
10 series · 47 booksScumble River Mysteries Short Stories
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dead Blondes Tell No Tales (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Not a Monster of a Chance (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Shop of Homicide | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Dead Between the Lines | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Dying for a Cupcake | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Between a Book and a Hard Place | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Fly Me to the Tomb | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Change Of Heart Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Girl Undone (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Good Girl Overboard | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Lucky Girl Hits the Jackpot | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Smart Girl Swept Away | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Stephanie Danielson Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Finger in Every Lie (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | All I Want for Christmas is You...Dead! (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Welcome Back To Scumble River Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dead in the Water | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Die Me a River | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Come Homicide or High Water | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Body Over Troubled Waters | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Chef-To-Go Mysteries Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tart of Darkness | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Leave No Scone Unturned | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Winner Cake All | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Chili Chili Bang Bang | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Delicious Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinfully Delicious | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Dangerously Delicious | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Forever Charmed Mysteries Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Call to Charms | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Denise Swanson Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ...And the Dying is Easy | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Drop-Dead Blonde | 2005 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
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.