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Marcia Talley Books in Order

Marcia Talley is a celebrated mystery author, renowned for her Agatha and Anthony award-winning novels. Her suspenseful works often feature amateur sleuth Hannah Ives, a character inspired by her own experiences as a breast cancer survivor. Talley's diverse body of work includes two collaborative novels, NAKED CAME THE PHOENIX and ID KILL FOR THAT, each set in unique and intriguing settings. Her short stories have been published in numerous acclaimed collections, including With Love, Marjorie Ann and Safety First, which earned Agatha award nominations. Her story, Driven to Distraction, won the Agatha Award and was reprinted in THE DANGEROUS BRIDE AND 21 OF THE YEARS FINEST CRIME AND MYSTERY STORIES. As a respected member of the mystery writing community, Talley serves as Secretary for Sisters in Crime National and is on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America.

Bibliography verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Marcia Talley's book series? Marcia Talley has written 3 book series. The most notable is the Chesapeake Crimes series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Marcia Talley

  • #1
    Murder Most Sacred (By: Martin H. Greenberg) cover
    Murder Most Sacred (By: Martin H. Greenberg)(1989)
  • #2
    Murder Most Medieval (By: Martin H. Greenberg) cover
    Murder Most Medieval (By: Martin H. Greenberg)(1993)
  • #3
    Murder Most Delicious (By: Martin H. Greenberg,Barbara Paul) cover
    Murder Most Delicious (By: Martin H. Greenberg,Barbara Paul)(1995)
  • #4
    Murder Most Irish (By: Martin H. Greenberg) cover
    Murder Most Irish (By: Martin H. Greenberg)(1996)
  • #5
    Murder Most Delectable (By: Martin H. Greenberg) cover
    Murder Most Delectable (By: Martin H. Greenberg)(2000)
  • #6
    Murder Most Divine (By: Ralph McInerny) cover
    Murder Most Divine (By: Ralph McInerny)(2000)
  • #7
    Murder Most Romantic (By: Martin H. Greenberg,Susan Sizemore) cover
    Murder Most Romantic (By: Martin H. Greenberg,Susan Sizemore)(2001)
  • #8
    Murder Most Postal (By: Martin H. Greenberg) cover
    Murder Most Postal (By: Martin H. Greenberg)(2001)
  • #9
    Murder Most Feline (By: Martin H. Greenberg,Ed Gorman) cover
    Murder Most Feline (By: Martin H. Greenberg,Ed Gorman)(2001)
  • #10
    Murder Most Confederate (By: Martin H. Greenberg) cover
    Murder Most Confederate (By: Martin H. Greenberg)(2003)
  • #11
    Murder Most Celtic (By: Martin H. Greenberg) cover
    Murder Most Celtic (By: Martin H. Greenberg)(2003)
  • #12
    Mystery Most Humorous (With: Donna Andrews,Gigi Pandian,Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier) cover
    Mystery Most Humorous (With: Donna Andrews,Gigi Pandian,Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier)(2025)

About Marcia Talley

Marcia Talley is a celebrated mystery author, renowned for her Agatha and Anthony award-winning novels. Her suspenseful works often feature amateur sleuth Hannah Ives, a character inspired by her own experiences as a breast cancer survivor. Talley's diverse body of work includes two collaborative novels, NAKED CAME THE PHOENIX and ID KILL FOR THAT, each set in unique and intriguing settings. Her short stories have been published in numerous acclaimed collections, including With Love, Marjorie Ann and Safety First, which earned Agatha award nominations. Her story, Driven to Distraction, won the Agatha Award and was reprinted in THE DANGEROUS BRIDE AND 21 OF THE YEARS FINEST CRIME AND MYSTERY STORIES. As a respected member of the mystery writing community, Talley serves as Secretary for Sisters in Crime National and is on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America.

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