Elaine Viets Books in Order
Elaine Viets is a masterful mystery writer with a knack for crafting tales that delve into the darker side of everyday life. Her bestselling Dead-End Job series follows amateur detective Helen Hawthorne as she navigates a series of unconventional jobs, each one a stepping stone to uncovering hidden truths and solving murders. Inspired by her own experiences working in retail, Viets has drawn from her life as a salesclerk, survey taker, and telemarketer to create authentic and often humorous portrayals of the working world. Her novels, including SHOP TILL YOU DROP, MURDER BETWEEN THE COVERS, DYING TO CALL YOU, JUST MURDERED, and MURDER UNLEASHED, have captivated readers with their unique blend of wit, charm, and suspense. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling, Viets has established herself as a leading voice in the mystery genre.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Elaine Viets
- #1AmazonShop Till You Drop(2003)
- #2AmazonMurder Between the Covers(2003)
- #3AmazonDying to Call You(2004)
- #4AmazonKiller Blonde(2005)
- #5AmazonJust Murdered(2005)
- #6AmazonMurder Unleashed(2006)
- #7AmazonMurder with Reservations(2007)
- #8AmazonClubbed to Death(2008)
- #9AmazonKiller Cuts(2009)
- #10AmazonHalf-Price Homicide(2010)
- #11AmazonPumped for Murder(2011)
- #12AmazonFinal Sail(2012)
- #13AmazonBoard Stiff(2013)
- #14AmazonCatnapped!(2014)
- #15AmazonChecked Out(2015)
- #16AmazonThe Art of Murder(2016)
- #1AmazonSex and Death on the Beach(2025)
- #1AmazonDying in Style(2005)
- #2AmazonHigh Heels are Murder(2006)
- #3AmazonAccessory to Murder(2007)
- #4AmazonMurder with All the Trimmings(2008)
- #5AmazonThe Fashion Hound Murders(2009)
- #6AmazonAn Uplifting Murder(2010)
- #7AmazonDeath on a Platter(2011)
- #8AmazonMurder is a Piece of Cake(2012)
- #9AmazonFixing to Die(2013)
- #10AmazonA Dog Gone Murder(2014)
- #11AmazonRed Meat(2003)
- #12AmazonSex and Bingo(2003)
- #13AmazonWedding Knife(2004)
- #14AmazonAfter the Fall(2006)
- #15AmazonDog Eat Dog(2020)
- #16AmazonUrban Affairs(1988)
- #17AmazonDeal with the Devil(2018)
- #1AmazonViets Guide to Sex, Travel and Anything Else That Will Sell This Book(1993)
- #2AmazonSt. Louis(1995)
- #3AmazonHow to Commit Monogamy(1997)
- #4AmazonBlood on Their Hands(2003)
- #5AmazonHigh Stakes(2003)
- #6AmazonShow Business is Murder(2004)
- #7AmazonDrop-Dead Blonde(2005)
- #8AmazonMany Bloody Returns(2007)
- #9AmazonCrimes by Moonlight(2010)
- #10AmazonWrites of Passage(2014)
- #11AmazonThe Beat of Black Wings(2020)
- #12AmazonThe Great Filling Station Holdup(2021)
About Elaine Viets
Elaine Viets is a masterful mystery writer with a knack for crafting tales that delve into the darker side of everyday life. Her bestselling Dead-End Job series follows amateur detective Helen Hawthorne as she navigates a series of unconventional jobs, each one a stepping stone to uncovering hidden truths and solving murders. Inspired by her own experiences working in retail, Viets has drawn from her life as a salesclerk, survey taker, and telemarketer to create authentic and often humorous portrayals of the working world. Her novels, including SHOP TILL YOU DROP, MURDER BETWEEN THE COVERS, DYING TO CALL YOU, JUST MURDERED, and MURDER UNLEASHED, have captivated readers with their unique blend of wit, charm, and suspense. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling, Viets has established herself as a leading voice in the mystery genre.
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