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Thoroughly Southern Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Thoroughly Southern 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 Thoroughly Southern series? Start with "When Did We Lose Harriet?" (1997) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Thoroughly Southern reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

When Did We Lose Harriet?
1997

But Why Shoot the Magistrate?
1998

Who Invited the Dead Man?
2002

Who Left That Body in the Rain?
2002

Who Let That Killer in the House?
2003

When Will the Dead Lady Sing?
2004

Who Killed the Queen of Clubs?
2005

Did You Declare the Corpse?
2006

Guess Who's Coming to Die?
2007

What Are You Wearing to Die?
2008
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