M.C. Beaton Books in Order

M.C. Beaton is a prolific and versatile author, renowned for her captivating writings across multiple genres. Born in 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland, she began her career in the world of books, initially working as a bookseller in charge of the fiction department at John Smith & Sons Ltd. Beaton's talents soon caught the attention of the Scottish Daily Mail, which offered her a position as a theatre critic. She later joined Scottish Field magazine as a secretary, showcasing her adaptability and determination. Under various pseudonyms, including Ann Fairfax, Jennie Tremaine, Helen Crampton, Marion Chesney, Charlotte Ward, and Sarah Chester, Beaton has penned numerous bestselling novels, including the Agatha Raisin mystery series and the Hamish Macbeth series, cementing her status as a beloved and respected author in the literary world.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by M.C. Beaton

  • #1
    The Quiche of Death(1992)
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  • #2
    The Vicious Vet(1993)
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  • #3
    The Potted Gardener(1994)
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  • #4
    The Walkers of Dembley(1995)
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  • #5
    The Murderous Marriage(1996)
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  • #6
    The Terrible Tourist(1997)
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  • #7
    The Wellspring of Death(1998)
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  • #8
    The Wizard of Evesham(1999)
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  • #9
    The Witch of Wyckhadden(1999)
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  • #10
    The Fairies of Fryfam(2000)
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  • #11
    The Love from Hell(2001)
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  • #12
    The Day the Floods Came(2002)
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  • #13
    The Case of the Curious Curate(2003)
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  • #14
    The Haunted House(2003)
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  • #15
    The Deadly Dance(2004)
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  • #16
    The Perfect Paragon(2005)
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  • #17
    Love, Lies and Liquor(2006)
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  • #18
    Kissing Christmas Goodbye(2007)
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  • #19
    A Spoonful of Poison(2008)
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  • #20
    There Goes the Bride(2009)
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  • #21
    Busy Body(2010)
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  • #22
    As The Pig Turns(2011)
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  • #23
    Hiss and Hers(2012)
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  • #24
    Christmas Crumble(2012)
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  • #25
    Something Borrowed, Someone Dead(2013)
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  • #26
    Hell's Bells(2013)
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  • #27
    The Blood of an Englishman(2014)
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  • #28
    Agatha's First Case(2015)
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  • #29
    Dishing the Dirt(2015)
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  • #30
    Pushing up Daisies(2016)
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  • #31
    The Witches' Tree(2017)
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  • #32
    The Dead Ringer(2018)
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  • #33
    Beating about the Bush(2019)
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  • #34
    Hot to Trot (With: R.W. Green)(2020)
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  • #35
    Down the Hatch (With: R.W. Green)(2021)
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  • #36
    Devil’s Delight (With: R.W. Green)(2022)
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  • #37
    Dead on Target (With: R.W. Green)(2023)
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  • #38
    Killing Time (With: R.W. Green)(2024)
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  • #39
    Sugar and Spite (With: R.W. Green)(2025)
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  • #1
    Cozy Case Files Volume 1 (By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley)(2017)
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  • #2
    Cozy Case Files Volume 3(2017)
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  • #3
    Cozy Case Files Volume 7 (By: Donna Andrews,Diane Kelly,Ellen Crosby,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Ashley Weaver,Mindy Quigley)(2019)
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  • #4
    Cozy Case Files Volume 8(2020)
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  • #5
    Cozy Case Files Volume 11 (By: Diane Kelly,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,Mariah Fredericks,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley)(2021)
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  • #6
    Cozy Case Files Volume 13 (By: Mindy Quigley)(2021)
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  • #7
    Cozy Case Files Volume 14 (By: Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss)(2022)
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  • #8
    Cozy Case Files Volume 15 (By: Mindy Quigley)(2022)
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  • #9
    Cozy Case Files, Volume 19(2023)
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  • #10
    Cozy Case Files, Volume 22(2024)
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  • #11
    Cozy Case Files, Volume 23 (By: Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,Jennifer J. Chow)(2025)
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  • #12
    The Mysterious Press Anniversary Anthology: Celebrating 25 Years(2001)
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  • #1
    Death of a Gossip(1985)
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  • #2
    Death of a Cad(1987)
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  • #3
    Death of an Outsider(1988)
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  • #4
    Death of a Perfect Wife(1989)
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  • #5
    Death of a Hussy(1990)
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  • #6
    Death of a Snob(1992)
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  • #7
    Death of a Prankster(1992)
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  • #8
    Death of a Glutton / Death of a Greedy Woman(1993)
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  • #9
    Death of a Travelling Man(1993)
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  • #10
    Death of a Charming Man(1994)
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  • #11
    Death of a Nag(1995)
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  • #12
    Death of a Macho Man(1996)
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  • #13
    Death of a Dentist(1997)
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  • #14
    Death of a Scriptwriter(1998)
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  • #15
    Death of an Addict(1999)
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  • #16
    A Highland Christmas(1999)
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  • #17
    Death of a Dustman(2001)
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  • #18
    Death of a Celebrity(2002)
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  • #19
    Death of a Village(2003)
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  • #20
    Death of a Poison Pen(2004)
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  • #21
    Death of a Bore(2005)
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  • #22
    Death of a Dreamer(2006)
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  • #23
    Death of a Maid(2007)
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  • #24
    Death of a Gentle Lady(2008)
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  • #25
    Death of a Witch(2009)
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  • #26
    Death of a Valentine(2009)
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  • #27
    Death of a Chimney Sweep / Death of a Sweep(2011)
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  • #28
    Death of a Kingfisher(2012)
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  • #29
    Death of Yesterday(2013)
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  • #30
    Death of a Policeman(2014)
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  • #31
    Death of a Liar(2015)
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  • #32
    Knock, Knock, You're Dead!(2016)
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  • #33
    Death of a Nurse(2016)
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  • #34
    Death of a Ghost(2017)
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  • #35
    Death of an Honest Man(2018)
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  • #36
    Death of a Green-Eyed Monster / Death of a Love (With: R.W. Green)(2022)
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  • #37
    Death of a Laird (With: R.W. Green)(2022)
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  • #38
    Death of a Traitor (With: R.W. Green)(2023)
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  • #39
    Death of a Spy (With: R.W. Green)(2024)
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  • #40
    Death of a Smuggler (With: R.W. Green)(2025)
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  • #1
    The Poor Relation(1984)
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  • #2
    Summertime Splendor(1992)
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  • #3
    The Skeleton in the Closet(2001)
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  • #4
    Summer of Discontent(2015)
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About M.C. Beaton

M.C. Beaton is a prolific and versatile author, renowned for her captivating writings across multiple genres. Born in 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland, she began her career in the world of books, initially working as a bookseller in charge of the fiction department at John Smith & Sons Ltd. Beaton's talents soon caught the attention of the Scottish Daily Mail, which offered her a position as a theatre critic. She later joined Scottish Field magazine as a secretary, showcasing her adaptability and determination. Under various pseudonyms, including Ann Fairfax, Jennie Tremaine, Helen Crampton, Marion Chesney, Charlotte Ward, and Sarah Chester, Beaton has penned numerous bestselling novels, including the Agatha Raisin mystery series and the Hamish Macbeth series, cementing her status as a beloved and respected author in the literary world.

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