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