Terry Shames Books in Order
Terry Shames is a critically acclaimed author known for her meticulously crafted Samuel Craddock mysteries, set in the fictional town of Jarrett Creek, a place that has captivated her imagination since childhood. Growing up in the small town in Texas where her grandparents lived, she developed a keen sense of storytelling, which she now weaves into her novels. A best-selling author and multiple award finalist, Shames' writing career has been marked by significant milestones, including winning the Macavity for Best First Mystery in 2013 for her debut novel, A Killing at Cotton Hill. Her subsequent works, such as The Last Death of Jack Harbin, have garnered widespread acclaim, earning spots on prestigious lists, including Library Journal's top ten mysteries of 2014.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Terry Shames
- #1AmazonA Killing at Cotton Hill(2013)
- #2AmazonThe Last Death of Jack Harbin(2014)
- #3AmazonDead Broke in Jarrett Creek(2014)
- #4AmazonA Deadly Affair at Bobtail Ridge(2015)
- #5AmazonThe Necessary Murder of Nonie Blake(2016)
- #6AmazonAn Unsettling Crime for Samuel Craddock(2017)
- #7AmazonA Reckoning in the Back Country(2018)
- #8AmazonA Risky Undertaking for Loretta Singletary(2019)
- #9AmazonMurder at the Jubilee Rally(2022)
- #10AmazonGuilt Strikes at Granger's Store(2023)
- #11AmazonThe Troubling Death of Maddy Benson(2024)
- #12AmazonThe Curious Poisoning of Jewel Barnes(2025)
- #13AmazonWe'd Rather Be Writing(2015)
- #14AmazonMalice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible(2019)
About Terry Shames
Terry Shames is a critically acclaimed author known for her meticulously crafted Samuel Craddock mysteries, set in the fictional town of Jarrett Creek, a place that has captivated her imagination since childhood. Growing up in the small town in Texas where her grandparents lived, she developed a keen sense of storytelling, which she now weaves into her novels. A best-selling author and multiple award finalist, Shames' writing career has been marked by significant milestones, including winning the Macavity for Best First Mystery in 2013 for her debut novel, A Killing at Cotton Hill. Her subsequent works, such as The Last Death of Jack Harbin, have garnered widespread acclaim, earning spots on prestigious lists, including Library Journal's top ten mysteries of 2014.
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