Afton Tangler Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Little Girl Gone |
2016 |
Buy |
| Shadow Girl |
2017 |
Buy |
Cackleberry Club Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Eggs in Purgatory |
2008 |
Buy |
| Eggs Benedict Arnold |
2009 |
Buy |
| Bedeviled Eggs |
2010 |
Buy |
| Stake & Eggs |
2012 |
Buy |
| Eggs in a Casket |
2014 |
Buy |
| Scorched Eggs |
2014 |
Buy |
| Egg Drop Dead |
2016 |
Buy |
| Eggs on Ice |
2018 |
Buy |
| Egg Shooters |
2021 |
Buy |
Scrapbooking Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Keepsake Crimes |
2003 |
Buy |
| Bound for Murder |
2004 |
Buy |
| Photo Finished |
2004 |
Buy |
| Motif for Murder |
2006 |
Buy |
| Frill Kill |
2007 |
Buy |
| Death Swatch |
2008 |
Buy |
| Tragic Magic |
2009 |
Buy |
| Fiber and Brimstone |
2010 |
Buy |
| Skeleton Letters |
2011 |
Buy |
| Postcards from the Dead |
2012 |
Buy |
| Gilt Trip |
2013 |
Buy |
| Gossamer Ghost |
2014 |
Buy |
| Parchment and Old Lace |
2015 |
Buy |
| Crepe Factor |
2016 |
Buy |
| Glitter Bomb |
2018 |
Buy |
| Mumbo Gumbo Murder |
2019 |
Buy |
Tea Shop Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Death by Darjeeling |
2001 |
Buy |
| Gunpowder Green |
2002 |
Buy |
| Shades of Earl Grey |
2003 |
Buy |
| The English Breakfast Murder |
2003 |
Buy |
| The Jasmine Moon Murder |
2004 |
Buy |
| Chamomile Mourning |
2005 |
Buy |
| Blood Orange Brewing |
2006 |
Buy |
| Dragonwell Dead |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Silver Needle Murder |
2008 |
Buy |
| Oolong Dead |
2009 |
Buy |
| The Teaberry Strangler |
2010 |
Buy |
| Scones & Bones |
2011 |
Buy |
| Agony of the Leaves |
2012 |
Buy |
| Sweet Tea Revenge |
2013 |
Buy |
| Steeped in Evil |
2014 |
Buy |
| Ming Tea Murder |
2015 |
Buy |
| Devonshire Scream |
2016 |
Buy |
| Pekoe Most Poison |
2017 |
Buy |
| Plum Tea Crazy |
2018 |
Buy |
| Broken Bone China |
2019 |
Buy |
| Lavender Blue Murder |
2020 |
Buy |
| Haunted Hibiscus |
2021 |
Buy |
| Twisted Tea Christmas |
2021 |
Buy |
| A Dark and Stormy Tea |
2022 |
Buy |
| Honey Drop Dead |
2023 |
Buy |
| Lemon Curd Killer |
2023 |
Buy |
| Murder in the Tea Leaves |
2024 |
Buy |
Laura Childs is a New York Times bestselling author who has built a cozy mystery empire around craft and food themes. Her Tea Shop Mysteries, set in Charleston, South Carolina, feature tea shop owner Theodosia Browning solving crimes amid Southern charm and detailed descriptions of tea varieties and pastries.
Her Scrapbooking Mysteries take place in New Orleans, combining the craft of memory books with Cajun atmosphere and murder. The Cackleberry Club series centers on three women who run a cafe in a small Midwestern town, with egg-themed pun titles throughout. Childs also writes the Afton Tangler thrillers, showing her range beyond the cozy mystery genre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read Laura Childs books?
For the Tea Shop Mysteries, start with Death by Darjeeling (2001). For Scrapbooking Mysteries, start with Keepsake Crimes (2003). The Cackleberry Club begins with Eggs in Purgatory (2008). Each series can be read independently.
What is Laura Childs best known for?
Laura Childs is best known for the Tea Shop Mysteries featuring Theodosia Browning, who runs an elegant tea shop in Charleston, South Carolina. The series has over 27 books and continues to add new installments.
Does Laura Childs write under other names?
Laura Childs is a pen name for Gerry Schmitt. She also writes the Afton Tangler thriller series under this name, which has a darker tone than her cozy mysteries.