The Melissa Craig is a Mystery / Literary Fiction series by Betty Rowlands, made up of 12 books published between 1990 and 2004. It begins with Murder at Hawthorn Cottage / A Little Gentle Sleuthing (1990), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Murder in a Country Garden / Sweet Venom (2004), spanning 14 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | |||
| 1 | Murder at Hawthorn Cottage / A Little Gentle Sleuthing | 1990 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Murder in the Morning / Finishing Touch | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Murder on the Clifftops / Over The Edge | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Murder at the Manor Hotel / Exhaustive Enquiries | 1994 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Murder on a Winter Afternoon / Malice Poetic | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Murder in the Orchard / Deadly Legacy | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Murder at Larkfield Barn / Smiling At Death | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | Murder in Langley Woods / The Cherry Pickers | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 9 | Murder at Benbury Brook / The Man at the Window | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Murder at the Old House / The Fourth Suspect | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | Murder in the Dining Room / No Laughing Matter | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | Murder in a Country Garden / Sweet VenomLatest | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Melissa Craig series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Melissa Craig series?
Start with Murder at Hawthorn Cottage / A Little Gentle Sleuthing (1990), the first book in the Melissa Craig series by Betty Rowlands. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Melissa Craig series?
There are 12 books in the Melissa Craig series by Betty Rowlands, published between 1990 and 2004.
What is the first book in the Melissa Craig series?
The first book in the Melissa Craig series is Murder at Hawthorn Cottage / A Little Gentle Sleuthing, published in 1990 by Betty Rowlands.
What is the latest book in the Melissa Craig series?
The most recent book in the Melissa Craig series is Murder in a Country Garden / Sweet Venom (2004) by Betty Rowlands.