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Tea Shop Mysteries

by Laura Childs

29 books Started 2001 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Tea Shop Mysteries is a Cozy Mystery / Historical Fiction series by Laura Childs, made up of 29 books published between 2001 and 2025. It begins with Death by Darjeeling (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is High Tea and Misdemeanors (2025), spanning 24 years of storytelling.

29books
24years active
3decades
~0.9yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Death by Darjeeling 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Gunpowder Green 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Shades of Earl Grey 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The English Breakfast Murder 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Jasmine Moon Murder 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Chamomile Mourning 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Blood Orange Brewing 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Dragonwell Dead 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Silver Needle Murder 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Oolong Dead 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
11 The Teaberry Strangler 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Scones & Bones 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Agony of the Leaves 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Sweet Tea Revenge 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Steeped in Evil 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Ming Tea Murder 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Devonshire Scream 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Pekoe Most Poison 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Plum Tea Crazy 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Broken Bone China 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
21 Lavender Blue Murder 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Haunted Hibiscus 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Twisted Tea Christmas 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 A Dark and Stormy Tea 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Lemon Curd Killer 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Honey Drop Dead 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Murder in the Tea Leaves 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Peach Tea Smash 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 High Tea and MisdemeanorsLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Tea Shop Mysteries series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Tea Shop Mysteries series?

Start with Death by Darjeeling (2001), the first book in the Tea Shop Mysteries series by Laura Childs. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Tea Shop Mysteries series?

There are 29 books in the Tea Shop Mysteries series by Laura Childs, published between 2001 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Tea Shop Mysteries series?

The first book in the Tea Shop Mysteries series is Death by Darjeeling, published in 2001 by Laura Childs.

What is the latest book in the Tea Shop Mysteries series?

The most recent book in the Tea Shop Mysteries series is High Tea and Misdemeanors (2025) by Laura Childs.

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About Laura Childs

Laura Childs is an American author best known for her cozy mystery series featuring Theodosia Browning, an antique shop owner and amateur sleuth. Born in Pennsylvania, Childs worked as a television producer and advertising copywriter before turning to writing. Her first Theodosia Browning mystery, "Death by Bone China," was published in 2001 and introduced her signature character, a sharp-witted antiques dealer with a knack for solving crimes. The series has since grown to over 25 novels, with each book exploring a different mystery surrounding antiques and their collectors. Childs's mysteries have received positive reviews for their charming characters, clever plots, and authentic details about antiques. The Theodosia Browning series has been praised for its humor, suspense, and well-developed characters. In addition to her mystery novels, Childs has also written several historical fiction novels and culinary mysteries. She has won several awards for her work, including the Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel in 2010 and the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel in 2012.

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