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Mavis Davis Mysteries Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Mavis Davis Mysteries 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 Mavis Davis Mysteries series? Start with "My First Murder" (1989) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Mavis Davis Mysteries reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
My First Murder
1989
The Sweet Scent of Murder
2007
Murder and Madness
2018
Not Murder
2021
Defensible Murder
2022
The Underground Murders
2024
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