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Dawn Merriman Books in Order
Dawn Merriman is a prolific author of small-town murder mystery novels, living on a picturesque pig farm in northeastern Indiana with her family. A lifelong writer, she began crafting stories in middle school and continued to hone her craft through high school and college. Her writing talents earned her 1st place in the Northeast Indiana Young Writers short story contest in 1990. After a hiatus to raise her children, Merriman returned to her writing passion, publishing her debut novel, "How Murder Saved My Life" in 2019. Her subsequent works, including "Message in the Bones", showcase her unique voice and captivating storytelling style, solidifying her position as a rising star in the mystery genre.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Dawn Merriman's book series? Dawn Merriman has written 6 book series. The most notable is the Harper Lakes Murder Thrillers series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Dawn Merriman
- #1
Water for Murder(2021)
- #1
Marked by Darkness(2020) - #2
Inheriting Elyse(2020) - #3
Cage of Invisible Bars(2021) - #4
Thirteen Doors(2022) - #5
Jars of Things(2023)
- #1
The Magnolia Bones(2023)
- #1
Message in the Bones(2019) - #2
Message in the Fire(2019) - #3
Message in the Grave(2020) - #4
Message in the Snow(2021) - #5
Message in the Box(2021) - #6
Message in the Blood(2022) - #7
Message in the Blade(2022) - #8
Message in the Coins(2024)
- #1
The Spirit Girls(2023) - #2
The Shadow Girls(2023) - #3
The Whisper House(2024) - #4
The Haunted Child(2024) - #5
The River Ghost(2024) - #6
The Burning Soul(2025) - #7
The Last Haunting(2025)
- #1
How Murder Saved My Life(2019) - #2
The Moon Has A Name(2021)
About Dawn Merriman
Dawn Merriman is a prolific author of small-town murder mystery novels, living on a picturesque pig farm in northeastern Indiana with her family. A lifelong writer, she began crafting stories in middle school and continued to hone her craft through high school and college. Her writing talents earned her 1st place in the Northeast Indiana Young Writers short story contest in 1990. After a hiatus to raise her children, Merriman returned to her writing passion, publishing her debut novel, "How Murder Saved My Life" in 2019. Her subsequent works, including "Message in the Bones", showcase her unique voice and captivating storytelling style, solidifying her position as a rising star in the mystery genre.
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