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Judge Deborah Knott

by Margaret Maron

20 books Started 1992 Latest 2015
Publication Reading Order

The Judge Deborah Knott is a Mystery / Literary Fiction series by Margaret Maron, made up of 20 books published between 1992 and 2015. It begins with Bootlegger's Daughter (1992), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Long Upon the Land (2015), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

20books
23years active
3decades
~1.2yrs between books
2015latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Bootlegger's Daughter 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Southern Discomfort 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Shooting at Loons 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Up Jumps the Devil 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Killer Market 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Home Fires 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
7 Storm Track 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Uncommon Clay 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Slow Dollar 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 High Country Fall 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Rituals of the Season 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Winter's Child 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Hard Row 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Death's Half Acre 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Sand Sharks 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
16 Christmas Mourning 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Three-Day Town 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Buzzard Table 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Designated Daughters 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Long Upon the LandLatest 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Judge Deborah Knott series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Judge Deborah Knott series?

Start with Bootlegger's Daughter (1992), the first book in the Judge Deborah Knott series by Margaret Maron. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Judge Deborah Knott series?

There are 20 books in the Judge Deborah Knott series by Margaret Maron, published between 1992 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Judge Deborah Knott series?

The first book in the Judge Deborah Knott series is Bootlegger's Daughter, published in 1992 by Margaret Maron.

What is the latest book in the Judge Deborah Knott series?

The most recent book in the Judge Deborah Knott series is Long Upon the Land (2015) by Margaret Maron.

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About Margaret Maron

Margaret Maron (born 1938) is an American mystery writer known for her popular Judge Deborah Knott series. Maron's writing career began in the 1970s, but it was not until the publication of "Bootlegger's Daughter" (1992) that she gained widespread recognition. The novel introduced Judge Deborah Knott, a complex and outspoken protagonist who navigates her personal life and legal cases in the rural South. Maron's Knott series has been praised for its intricate plotting, well-drawn characters, and keen insight into the human condition. She has received numerous awards, including four Agatha Awards, three Anthony Awards, and the Edgar Award for Best Novel (2001) for "Storm Track." Maron's work has been consistently lauded by critics for its suspenseful storytelling, memorable characters, and thought-provoking themes. She has established herself as a leading author in the mystery genre, delivering both entertainment and literary depth.

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