Melissa Craig Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Melissa Craig books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Murder at Hawthorn Cottage / A Little Gentle Sleuthing
Buy on Amazon1990
Murder in the Morning / Finishing Touch
Buy on Amazon1992
Murder on the Clifftops / Over The Edge
Buy on Amazon1993
Murder at the Manor Hotel / Exhaustive Enquiries
Buy on Amazon1994
Murder on a Winter Afternoon / Malice Poetic
Buy on Amazon1995
Murder in the Orchard / Deadly Legacy
Buy on Amazon1995
Murder at Larkfield Barn / Smiling At Death
Buy on Amazon1995
Murder in Langley Woods / The Cherry Pickers
Buy on Amazon1998
Murder at Benbury Brook / The Man at the Window
Buy on Amazon2000
Murder at the Old House / The Fourth Suspect
Buy on Amazon2001
Murder in the Dining Room / No Laughing Matter
Buy on Amazon2003
Murder in a Country Garden / Sweet Venom
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Melissa Craig series is publication order: 1. Murder at Hawthorn Cottage / A Little Gentle Sleuthing (1990), 2. Murder in the Morning / Finishing Touch (1992), 3. Murder on the Clifftops / Over The Edge (1993), 4. Murder at the Manor Hotel / Exhaustive Enquiries (1994), 5. Murder on a Winter Afternoon / Malice Poetic (1995), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Melissa Craig series by Betty Rowlands contains 12 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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