Mary Stanton Books in Order
Mary Stanton is a prolific author of fiction and nonfiction works, born in Florida and nurtured by her diverse upbringing in Japan and Hawaii, before returning to the United States to earn a B.A. in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Minnesota. Her writing career spans multiple genres, beginning with the publication of her first novel, <i>The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West</i>, in 1984, which was followed by a sequel, <i>Piper at the Gates</i>, in 1989. Stanton's versatility has led to the writing of nineteen mystery novels, two adult fantasy novels, and eleven novels for middle-grade readers, including the acclaimed series, The Unicorns of Balinor. Her work also includes editing three short story anthologies and contributing nonfiction articles on horse care and veterinary medicine to various publications. With the launch of her Beaufort & Company Mysteries series in 2008, Stanton continues to captivate readers with her unique blend of mystery, fantasy, and historical settings.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Mary Stanton
- #1AmazonA Taste for Murder(1994)
- #2AmazonA Dash of Death(1995)
- #3AmazonA Pinch of Poison(1995)
- #4AmazonMurder Well-Done(1996)
- #5AmazonDeath Dines Out(1997)
- #6AmazonA Touch of the Grape(1998)
- #7AmazonA Steak in Murder(1999)
- #8AmazonMarinade for Murder(2000)
- #9AmazonJust Desserts(2002)
- #10AmazonFried by Jury(2003)
- #11AmazonA Puree of Poison(2003)
- #12AmazonBuried by Breakfast(2004)
- #13AmazonA Dinner to Die For(2006)
- #14AmazonGround to a Halt(2007)
- #15AmazonA Carol for a Corpse(2007)
- #16AmazonA Plateful of Murder(2009)
- #17AmazonToast Mortem(2010)
- #18AmazonDread on Arrival(2012)
- #19AmazonA Fete Worse Than Death(2013)
- #1AmazonFrom Selma to Sorrow: The Life and Death of Viola Liuzzo(1998)
- #1AmazonGilded Spring (By: Jenny Bates)(1983)
- #2AmazonWhere The Heart Is (As:Claudia Bishop)(1984)
- #3AmazonConquer the Memories (By: Jeanne Grant)(1984)
- #4AmazonSunburst (By: Jeanne Grant)(1984)
- #5AmazonTrouble in Paradise (By: Jeanne Grant)(1984)
- #6AmazonThat Champagne Feeling (As:Claudia Bishop)(1984)
- #7AmazonFortune's Smile (By: Cassie Miles)(1984)
- #8AmazonDeeper Than Desire (By: Jacqueline Topaz)(1984)
- #9AmazonCupid's Confederates (By: Jeanne Grant)(1984)
- #10AmazonDeath Dines at 8:30(2001)
- #11AmazonDeath Dines In(2004)
- #12AmazonA Kudzu Christmas(2005)
- #13AmazonA Merry Band of Murderers(2006)
- #1AmazonThe Road to Balinor(1988)
- #2AmazonSunchaser's Quest(1999)
- #3AmazonValley of Fear(1999)
- #4AmazonBy Fire, By Moonlight(1999)
- #5AmazonSearch for the Star(1999)
- #6AmazonThe Secrets of the Scepter(2000)
- #7AmazonNight of the Shifter's Moon(2000)
- #8AmazonShadows Over Balinor(2000)
- #9AmazonUnicorns of Balinor(2004)
About Mary Stanton
Mary Stanton is a prolific author of fiction and nonfiction works, born in Florida and nurtured by her diverse upbringing in Japan and Hawaii, before returning to the United States to earn a B.A. in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Minnesota. Her writing career spans multiple genres, beginning with the publication of her first novel, <i>The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West</i>, in 1984, which was followed by a sequel, <i>Piper at the Gates</i>, in 1989. Stanton's versatility has led to the writing of nineteen mystery novels, two adult fantasy novels, and eleven novels for middle-grade readers, including the acclaimed series, The Unicorns of Balinor. Her work also includes editing three short story anthologies and contributing nonfiction articles on horse care and veterinary medicine to various publications. With the launch of her Beaufort & Company Mysteries series in 2008, Stanton continues to captivate readers with her unique blend of mystery, fantasy, and historical settings.
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