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Barbara Early Books in Order

Barbara Early is a versatile author with a background in multiple careers, including engineering, where she initially excelled, but ultimately discovered a passion for creative pursuits. Her diverse experiences as a secretary, school teacher, pastor's wife, and amateur puppeteer laid the groundwork for her writing career. Now residing in her native Western New York State, Early is a self-described pop culture enthusiast, with interests spanning classic movies, campy television, and board games. As a prolific author, she pens the Vintage Toyshop series and the Bridal Bouquet Shop Mysteries under the pseudonym Beverly Allen. When not crafting engaging stories, Early can be found sharing glimpses into her life with her four beloved cats on social media. Visit her website at barbaraearly.com to learn more about her works.

Bibliography verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Barbara Early's book series? Barbara Early has written 3 book series. The most notable is the Bridal Bouquet Shop Mysteries series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Barbara Early

  • #1
    The Murder of Sherlock Holmes (By: James Anderson,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    The Murder of Sherlock Holmes (By: James Anderson,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1985)
  • #2
    Hooray for Homicide (By: James Anderson,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Hooray for Homicide (By: James Anderson,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1985)
  • #3
    Lovers and Other Killers (By: James Anderson,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Lovers and Other Killers (By: James Anderson,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1986)
  • #4
    Gin & Daggers (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Gin & Daggers (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1989)
  • #5
    Manhattans & Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Manhattans & Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1994)
  • #6
    Rum & Razors (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Rum & Razors (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1995)
  • #7
    Brandy and Bullets (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Brandy and Bullets (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1995)
  • #8
    Martinis & Mayhem (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Martinis & Mayhem (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1995)
  • #9
    A Deadly Judgment (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    A Deadly Judgment (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1996)
  • #10
    A Palette for Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    A Palette for Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1996)
  • #11
    The Highland Fling Murders (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    The Highland Fling Murders (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1997)
  • #12
    Murder on the QE2 (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Murder on the QE2 (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1997)
  • #13
    Murder in Moscow (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Murder in Moscow (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1998)
  • #14
    A Little Yuletide Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    A Little Yuletide Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1998)
  • #15
    Murder at the Powderhorn Ranch (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Murder at the Powderhorn Ranch (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1999)
  • #16
    Knock 'em Dead (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Knock 'em Dead (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(1999)
  • #17
    Trick or Treachery (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Trick or Treachery (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2000)
  • #18
    Blood on the Vine (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Blood on the Vine (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2001)
  • #19
    Murder in a Minor Key (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Murder in a Minor Key (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2001)
  • #20
    Provence to Die for (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Provence to Die for (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2002)
  • #21
    You Bet Your Life (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    You Bet Your Life (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2002)
  • #22
    Majoring In Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Majoring In Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2003)
  • #23
    Destination Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Destination Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2003)
  • #24
    Dying to Retire (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Dying to Retire (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2004)
  • #25
    A Vote for Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    A Vote for Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2004)
  • #26
    The Maine Mutiny (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    The Maine Mutiny (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2005)
  • #27
    Margaritas and Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Margaritas and Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2005)
  • #28
    A Question of Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    A Question of Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2006)
  • #29
    Three Strikes and You're Dead (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Three Strikes and You're Dead (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2006)
  • #30
    Coffee, Tea, or Murder? (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Coffee, Tea, or Murder? (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2007)
  • #31
    Panning for Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Panning for Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2007)
  • #32
    Murder on Parade (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Murder on Parade (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2008)
  • #33
    A Slaying in Savannah (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    A Slaying in Savannah (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2008)
  • #34
    Madison Avenue Shoot (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Madison Avenue Shoot (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2009)
  • #35
    A Fatal Feast (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    A Fatal Feast (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2009)
  • #36
    Nashville Noir (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Nashville Noir (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2010)
  • #37
    The Queen's Jewels (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    The Queen's Jewels (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2010)
  • #38
    Skating on Thin Ice (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Skating on Thin Ice (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2011)
  • #39
    The Fine Art of Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    The Fine Art of Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2011)
  • #40
    Trouble at High Tide (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Trouble at High Tide (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2012)
  • #41
    Domestic Malice (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Domestic Malice (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2012)
  • #42
    Prescription for Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Prescription for Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2013)
  • #43
    Close-up on Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Close-up on Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2013)
  • #44
    Aloha Betrayed (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Aloha Betrayed (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2014)
  • #45
    Death of a Blue Blood (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Death of a Blue Blood (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2014)
  • #46
    Killer in the Kitchen (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Killer in the Kitchen (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2015)
  • #47
    The Ghost and Mrs Fletcher (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    The Ghost and Mrs Fletcher (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2015)
  • #48
    Design For Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Design For Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2016)
  • #49
    Hook, Line, and Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    Hook, Line, and Murder (By: Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2016)
  • #50
    A Date with Murder (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    A Date with Murder (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher)(2018)
  • #51
    Manuscript for Murder (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Manuscript for Murder (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher)(2019)
  • #52
    Murder in Red (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Murder in Red (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher)(2019)
  • #53
    A Time for Murder (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain) cover
    A Time for Murder (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)(2019)
  • #54
    The Murder of Twelve (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    The Murder of Twelve (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher)(2020)
  • #55
    Murder In Season (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Murder In Season (By: Jon Land,Jessica Fletcher)(2020)
  • #56
    Killing in a Koi Pond (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Killing in a Koi Pond (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2021)
  • #57
    Debonair in Death (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Debonair in Death (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2021)
  • #58
    Death on the Emerald Isle (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Death on the Emerald Isle (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2023)
  • #59
    Killer on the Court (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Killer on the Court (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2023)
  • #60
    Fit for Murder (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Fit for Murder (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2024)
  • #61
    Murder Backstage (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Murder Backstage (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2024)
  • #62
    A Killer Christmas (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    A Killer Christmas (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2024)
  • #63
    Snowy with a Chance of Murder (With: Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Snowy with a Chance of Murder (With: Jessica Fletcher)(2025)
  • #64
    A Body in Boston (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    A Body in Boston (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2025)
  • #65
    The Body in the Trees (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher) cover
    The Body in the Trees (By: Terrie Farley Moran,Jessica Fletcher)(2025)
  • #66
    Murder Most Trivial (With: Jessica Fletcher) cover
    Murder Most Trivial (With: Jessica Fletcher)(2026)

About Barbara Early

Barbara Early is a versatile author with a background in multiple careers, including engineering, where she initially excelled, but ultimately discovered a passion for creative pursuits. Her diverse experiences as a secretary, school teacher, pastor's wife, and amateur puppeteer laid the groundwork for her writing career. Now residing in her native Western New York State, Early is a self-described pop culture enthusiast, with interests spanning classic movies, campy television, and board games. As a prolific author, she pens the Vintage Toyshop series and the Bridal Bouquet Shop Mysteries under the pseudonym Beverly Allen. When not crafting engaging stories, Early can be found sharing glimpses into her life with her four beloved cats on social media. Visit her website at barbaraearly.com to learn more about her works.

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