Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction |
2004 |
Buy |
Goldy Schulz Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Catering to Nobody |
1990 |
Buy |
| Dying for Chocolate |
1992 |
Buy |
| The Cereal Murders |
1993 |
Buy |
| The Last Suppers |
1994 |
Buy |
| Killer Pancake |
1995 |
Buy |
| The Main Corpse |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Grilling Season |
1997 |
Buy |
| Prime Cut |
1998 |
Buy |
| Tough Cookie |
2000 |
Buy |
| Sticks & Scones |
2001 |
Buy |
| Chopping Spree |
2002 |
Buy |
| Double Shot |
2004 |
Buy |
| Dark Tort |
2006 |
Buy |
| Sweet Revenge |
2008 |
Buy |
| Fatally Flaky |
2009 |
Buy |
| Crunch Time |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Whole Enchilada |
2013 |
Buy |
Goldy Schulz Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook |
2015 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Cold Turkey |
1992 |
Buy |
Diane Mott Davidson spent years in Colorado before channeling her experiences into the Goldy Schulz series, one of the earliest and most popular culinary mystery series in American crime fiction. Goldy is a caterer in the fictional mountain town of Aspen Meadow, and her knack for getting tangled up in murder investigations gave Davidson a formula that resonated with readers for over two decades. The books mix genuine food culture with small-town Colorado atmosphere, and the mysteries have enough weight to satisfy readers who want more than a gentle whodunit.
What sets Davidson’s writing apart is the texture of daily life she builds around Goldy. Between catering jobs, a complicated marriage to local detective Tom Schulz, and a son from a difficult first marriage, Goldy feels like a fully formed person rather than a convenient amateur sleuth. The food is central but never just decorative: recipes appear in the narrative itself, woven into scenes in a way that makes them feel earned rather than tacked on.
Davidson published her final Goldy Schulz novel, The Whole Enchilada, in 2013, and also released Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook in 2015 as a standalone companion for fans who wanted the recipes collected in one place. Her short story “Cold Turkey” appeared in a 1992 anthology, and she contributed to The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction in 2004. Readers new to her work should start with Catering to Nobody and work through the series in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Diane Mott Davidson written?
Diane Mott Davidson has written twenty books across four series.
What was Diane Mott Davidson's first book?
Diane Mott Davidson’s first book is Catering to Nobody, published in 1990.
Does Diane Mott Davidson include real recipes in her books?
Yes, each Goldy Schulz novel includes actual recipes tied to the story, from rich chocolate desserts to hearty Colorado fare. The recipes are fully workable and have become a beloved part of the series’ appeal for food-loving mystery readers.