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Daphne Martin Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Daphne Martin Mystery books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Daphne Martin Mystery series? Start with "Murder Takes the Cake" (2008) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Daphne Martin Mystery reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Murder Takes the Cake
2008
Dead Pan
2009
Killer Sweet Tooth
2011
Battered to Death
2013
Killer Wedding Cake
2015
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