Cindy Brown books

Cindy Brown is an American mystery author known for the Ivy Meadows Mystery series, cozy mysteries set in the world of community theater with titles that pun on classic plays and musicals.
Author · Cozy Mystery · Humor

Ivy Meadows Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
MacDeath 2012 Buy
The Sound of Murder 2015 Buy
Oliver Twisted 2016 Buy
Ivy Get Your Gun 2017 Buy
The Phantom of Oz 2017 Buy
Killalot 2018 Buy

Cindy Brown’s Ivy Meadows Mystery series is built on a fun premise: an aspiring actress working in community theater who finds herself solving murders connected to whatever show is in production. The six books, published between 2012 and 2018, each take their title from a pun on a famous play or musical, from MacDeath (Macbeth) to Killalot (Camelot).

Brown brings genuine affection for the theater world to her mysteries. The backstage setting, with its big personalities and small-stakes drama, provides a colorful backdrop for murder investigations. Ivy is an engaging amateur sleuth whose theatrical ambitions and detective instincts keep getting tangled up with each other. The series has a light, humorous tone that fits squarely in the cozy mystery tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cindy Brown written?

Cindy Brown has written six books in one series.

What was Cindy Brown's first book?

Cindy Brown’s first book is MacDeath, published in 2012.

What is the Ivy Meadows Mystery series about?

The series follows Ivy Meadows, an aspiring actress who works in community theater and keeps stumbling into murder investigations. Each book is set during a different theatrical production, with punny titles like MacDeath and Oliver Twisted that reference the play being performed.

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