Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Cozy Case Files Volume 7 |
2019 |
Buy |
Sophie Medina Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Multiple Exposure |
2013 |
Buy |
| Ghost Image |
2015 |
Buy |
| Blow Up |
2023 |
Buy |
| Dodge and Burn |
2024 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Moscow Nights |
2020 |
Buy |
Wine Country Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Merlot Murders |
2006 |
Buy |
| The Chardonnay Charade |
2006 |
Buy |
| The Bordeaux Betrayal |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Riesling Retribution |
2009 |
Buy |
| The Vintage Vendetta |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Sauvignon Secret |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Champagne Conspiracy |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Vineyard Victims |
2017 |
Buy |
| Harvest of Secrets |
2018 |
Buy |
| Harvest of Secrets: A Wine Country Mystery |
2018 |
N/A |
| The Angels’ Share |
2019 |
Buy |
| The French Paradox |
2021 |
Buy |
| Bitter Roots |
2022 |
Buy |
| Deeds Left Undone |
2025 |
Buy |
Ellen Crosby writes mystery fiction with a strong sense of place. Her Wine Country Mysteries, set in the vineyards of Virginia, is her longest-running series at fourteen books. The series began with The Merlot Murders in 2006 and follows vineyard owner Lucie Montgomery as she solves murders while managing her family’s winery. The wine-themed titles, from The Chardonnay Charade to The Bordeaux Betrayal to The French Paradox, signal the cozy, food-and-drink-oriented mystery approach.
Her second series features Sophie Medina, a photojournalist in Washington, D.C., who gets pulled into investigations through her camera lens. Starting with Multiple Exposure (2013), the series has four books including the recent Blow Up (2023) and Dodge and Burn (2024). The D.C. setting gives these mysteries a political edge that contrasts with the rural Virginia charm of the Wine Country books.
Crosby has also published the standalone Moscow Nights (2020) and contributed to the Cozy Case Files anthology series. Her writing appeals to readers who enjoy mysteries where the setting is as much a character as the people, and where food, wine, and culture add flavor to the investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Ellen Crosby written?
Ellen Crosby has written twenty books across four series.
What was Ellen Crosby's first book?
Ellen Crosby’s first book is The Chardonnay Charade, published in 2006.
How does Ellen Crosby's background inform her Wine Country Mysteries?
Crosby has lived in Virginia wine country, and her knowledge of winemaking, viticulture, and the local landscape gives the Wine Country Mysteries an authentic feel. The vineyard setting is not just backdrop but an active part of each story’s plot.