Marian Babson Books in Order
Marian Babson, a British-American author, has lived a life steeped in the vibrant culture of London. Her diverse experiences have spanned various careers, including librarian, campaign manager, secretary, and den mother to commercial artists. As a temp, she immersed herself in the city's business scene, working for esteemed clients such as architects, law firms, and the British Museum. Babson also served as secretary to the Crime Writers' Association, further fueling her passion for mystery writing. As a full-time author, her interests in theatre, cinema, art, cooking, travel, and cats have greatly influenced her work. With a career spanning over five decades, she has penned 44 novels, including her debut 'Cover-Up Story' in 1971 and 'Only the Cat' in 2007. Babson's signature style, dubbed "Murder Most British" by her publishers, is characterized by amateur sleuths and a lack of graphic violence. Her novels often feature reoccurring characters, yet remain standalone stories that can be read in any order.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Marian Babson
- #1AmazonPretty Lady(1973)
- #2AmazonThe Stalking Lamb(1974)
- #3AmazonUnfair Exchange(1974)
- #4AmazonMurder Sails at Midnight(1975)
- #5AmazonThere Must Be Some Mistake(1975)
- #6AmazonUntimely Guest(1976)
- #7AmazonLord Mayor of Death(1977)
- #8AmazonMurder, Murder, Little Star(1977)
- #9AmazonTightrope For Three(1978)
- #10AmazonThe Twelve Deaths of Christmas(1979)
- #11AmazonSo Soon Done For(1979)
- #12AmazonDangerous to Know(1980)
- #13AmazonLine Up for Murder(1980)
- #14AmazonQueue Here for Murder(1980)
- #15AmazonBejewelled Death(1981)
- #16AmazonDeath Beside The Sea(1982)
- #17AmazonDeath Warmed Up(1982)
- #18AmazonPaws for Alarm(1984)
- #19AmazonDeath Swap(1984)
- #20AmazonThe Cruise of a Deathtime(1984)
- #21AmazonA Fool For Murder(1984)
- #22AmazonWhiskers & Smoke(1985)
- #23AmazonTrail of Ashes(1985)
- #24AmazonDeath in Fashion(1987)
- #25AmazonMurder on a Mystery Tour / Weekend For Murder(1987)
- #26AmazonGuilty Party(1989)
- #27AmazonPast Regret(1990)
- #28AmazonFatal Fortune(1991)
- #29AmazonNine Lives to Murder(1994)
- #30AmazonThe Diamond Cat(1995)
- #31AmazonThe Company of Cats(1999)
- #32AmazonThe Multiple Cat(1999)
- #33AmazonA Tealeaf in the Mouse(2000)
- #34AmazonTo Catch a Cat(2000)
- #35AmazonDeadly Deceit(2001)
- #36AmazonThe Cat Next Door(2002)
- #37AmazonRetreat From Murder(2004)
- #38AmazonOnly the Cat / Only the Cat Knew(2007)
About Marian Babson
Marian Babson, a British-American author, has lived a life steeped in the vibrant culture of London. Her diverse experiences have spanned various careers, including librarian, campaign manager, secretary, and den mother to commercial artists. As a temp, she immersed herself in the city's business scene, working for esteemed clients such as architects, law firms, and the British Museum. Babson also served as secretary to the Crime Writers' Association, further fueling her passion for mystery writing. As a full-time author, her interests in theatre, cinema, art, cooking, travel, and cats have greatly influenced her work. With a career spanning over five decades, she has penned 44 novels, including her debut 'Cover-Up Story' in 1971 and 'Only the Cat' in 2007. Babson's signature style, dubbed "Murder Most British" by her publishers, is characterized by amateur sleuths and a lack of graphic violence. Her novels often feature reoccurring characters, yet remain standalone stories that can be read in any order.
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