The Complete List of Ellery Adams Books in Order

Ellery Adams, whose real name is Jennifer Stanley, is the famous American novelist behind numerous cozy mystery stories.

Adams’ unique blend of murder and mayhem, humor and wholesomeness has made her one of today’s most beloved mystery writers.

Her books have sold millions of copies around the globe, and even now, more than fifteen years into her literary career, she’s still churning out bestselling titles.

Ellery Adams Books in Order

In this post, I’ll give you a full rundown of Jennifer Stanley’s work written under her famous pseudonym, Ellery Adams.

I’ll organize the books into their respective series and give you a short overview of each to help you decide where to begin your reading journey.

So, without further ado, let’s explore Ellery Adam’s captivating mystery novels.

The Supper Club Mysteries

This six-part series of cozy mysteries follow librarian James Henry, aka Professor Puff.

In book one, Carbs and Cadavers, the recently divorced and overweight Prof Puff is down on his luck. The shy bookworm spends most of his days pouring over his precious collection of novels and munching on cheese puffs.

But the loneliness soon becomes too much to bear. So, in an attempt to bolster his non-existent social life, Puff joins a dieter’s supper club, hoping to slim down his ever-expanding waistline and perhaps make some friends.

But not long after he becomes a member, there’s a mysterious death among the dieters. And so, he and his fellow weight-watchers must work together to solve the mystery of who dun’ it and catch the killer before they strike again.

The Supper Club Mystery Books in Reading and Publication Order

There are seven books in the Supper Club Mystery series, which are best read in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Carbs & Cadavers (2006)
2. Fit to Die (2007)
3. Chili Con Corpses (2008)
4. Stiffs and Swine (2008)
5. The Battered Body (2009)
6. Black Beans and Vice (2010)
7. Pasta Mortem (2019)

The Antiques & Collectibles Mysteries

The Antiques & Collectibles mystery series introduces us to quick-witted amateur sleuth Molly Appleby.

Molly is a knowledgeable antique collector who writes for Collector’s Weekly magazine. But in book one, A Killer Collection, she visits a North Carolina pottery show, where she makes a shocking discovery; not a rare vase or exquisitely crafted tea set, but a dead body.

So, she begins a hunt for the killer.

The Antiques & Collectibles Mystery Books in Reading and Publication Order

There are nine books in the Antiques & Collectibles Mystery series, which are best read in the order they were published, listed below.

1. A Killer Collection (2006)
2. A Fatal Appraisal (2006)
3. A Deadly Dealer (2011)
4. A Treacherous Trader (2015)
5. A Devious Lot (2016)
6. A Killer Keepsake (2017)
7. A Bidder End (2019)
8. A Fatal Fabergé (2020)
9. Mint Condition Murder (2021)

The Books by the Bay Mysteries

This eight-part series stars restaurant owner and novelist in the making, Olivia Limoges. 

At the start of the series, Oliva has returned to her hometown of Oyster Bay, North Carolina, a coastal community packed with interesting, quirky characters. But after being away for so long, she struggles to fit in in the place she once knew so well. 

And so, in a reluctant effort to make new friends and finally get over her crippling writer’s block, she joins the Bayside Book Writers Club. 

But a spate of murders soon hits the sleepy little seaside town, and the killer is leaving haiku poems beside his victim’s bodies, forming a grizzly trail of clues. 

Suddenly, everyone in the Bayside Book Writers Club is a potential suspect. And so, in an attempt to clear her name, Olivia springs into action to trace the killer before he or she can strike again. 

The Books by the Bay Mysteries in Reading and Publication Order

There are eight books in the Books by the Bay series, which are best read in the order they were published, listed below.

1. A Killer Plot (2010)
2. A Deadly Cliché (2011)
3. The Last Word (2011)
4. Written in Stone (2012)
5. Poisoned Prose (2013)
6. Lethal Letters (2014)
7. Writing All Wrongs (2015)
8. Killer Characters (2017)

The Book Retreat Mysteries

The Book Retreat Mysteries follow the adventures of Jane Steward, the manager of Western Virginia’s leading literary resort, Storyton Hall. 

This peaceful retreat caters to book-loving guests of all kinds, but in book one, Murder in the Mystery Suite, business at Storyton is slow. So, Jane decides to host a special ‘Murder and Mayhem’ week for mystery fiction fans to drum up some extra trade. 

The week starts as a success, with guests loving the role-play games and challenges Jane has organized. 

But then, the scavenger hunt winner is killed, and his rare book prize vanishes into thin air. Suddenly, the fun and games turn deadly serious, and Jane and her guests are plunged into a real-life murder mystery.

The Book Retreat Mysteries in Reading and Publication Order

The eight books in the Book Retreat Mysteries series are best read in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Murder in the Mystery Suite (2014)
2. Murder in the Paperback Parlor (2015)
3. Murder in the Secret Garden (2016)
4. Murder in the Locked Library (2018)
5. Murder in the Reading Room (2019)
6. Murder in the Storybook Cottage (2020)
7. Murder in the Cookbook Nook (2021)
8. Murder on the Poet’s Walk (2022)

The Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries

When life gets hard, Ella Mae LaFaye bakes pies to ease her worries. 

Over the years, she’s perfected her recipes and become a master pie maker. Which is just as well, as she’s recently discovered her husband has been cheating. So, she throws herself into baking pie-based delights to drown her sorrows. 

But her delicious delicacies don’t just taste fantastic; they’re truly enchanting and have a magical effect on anyone who consumes them. 

Soon, everyone in her hometown is desperate for more, so she decides to follow her dreams and open up her own bakery, The Charmed Pie Shoppe. 

At first, business is going great. But then, a body is discovered, bludgeoned to death by Ella Mae’s rolling pin. So, she takes a break from the kitchen to catch the real killer and clear her name.

The Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries in Reading and Publication Order

There are five books in the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries series, which are best read in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Pies and Prejudice (2012)
2. Peach Pies and Alibis (2013)
3. Pecan Pies and Homicides (2014)
4. Lemon Pies and Little White Lies (2015)
5. Breach of Crust (2016)

The Hope Street Church Mysteries

This six-part series follows protagonist Cooper Lee, a woman in need of a fresh start. Her long-time boyfriend has left her, she’s stuck in a dead-end job, and she goes home to a poky apartment above her parent’s garage at night.

So, she joins the Hope Street Church bible study group to gain some perspective on her life. But soon after, one of their most treasured members is discovered murdered in her home. And to everyone’s disbelief, the number one suspect is her wholesome husband.

Yet Cooper and her bible study pals know that this Hope Street Church elder could never do such a thing. So, they join forces to conduct their own investigation before an innocent man goes to jail.

The Hope Street Church Mysteries in Reading and Publication Order

There are six books in The Hope Street Church Mysteries series, which are best read in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Path of the Crooked (2009)
2. The Way of the Wicked (2010)
3. The Way of the Guilty (2010)
4. The Root of All Evil (2014)
5. Fate of the Fallen (2016)
6. The Deeds of the Deceitful (2020) 

The Secret, Book & Scone Society Books

This five-book series is set in the renowned spa town of Miracle Springs, North Carolina.

People come from far and wide to cure their ills in the natural hot springs here. But they also flock to visit Nora Pennington’s quaint little bookshop, Miracle Books. Because, after all, a good book has the power to heal, too.

In the first installment of the series, Nora meets a troubled businessman looking for guidance. So, she does what she does best and hand-picks the novels to help him find his way. But before he can collect them, he turns up dead on the local train tracks.

So, in sadness and disbelief, Nora sets up the Secret, Book, and Scone Society. It’s a place where wounded souls can confide in one another, sharing their deepest darkest secrets before they become too much to bear.

The Secret, Book & Scone Society Books in Reading and Publication Order

There are six books in The Secret, Book & Scone Society series, which are best read in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Secret, Book and Scone Society (2017)
2. The Whispered Word (2018)
3. The Book of Candlelight (2020)
4. Ink and Shadows (2021)
5. The Vanishing Type (2022)

Conclusion

If you prefer your murder mysteries with a wholesome, heartwarming twist, I highly recommend giving Ellery Adams’s cozy mystery stories a try.

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