Marlene Mitchell books

Marlene Mitchell is an American author who writes mystery, thriller, and Southern fiction. Her books include The Smoky Mountain Murders series and several standalone novels set in small-town America.

Generations

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Yard Sale: Everything Must Go 2003 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas

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Welcome to Wapokenetta: Home of the Squatting Woman 2014 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Return to Ternberry 2006 Buy
The Chester County Boys 2006 Buy
The Women of Magnolia 2007 Buy
Bent Creek 2010 Buy
Circle of Prey 2010 Buy
Silent Voices 2011 Buy
Portrait in Gold 2015 Buy
Red Alligator Boots 2017 Buy
The Dead Years 2017 Buy

The Smoky Mountain Murders Reading Order

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Seasons of Death 2010 Buy
Echoes of Death 2012 Buy
Shadows of Death 2013 Buy

Marlene Mitchell has published 14 books since 2003, spanning mystery, thriller, and Southern fiction. Her work often draws on small-town American settings, particularly in the South, where community ties and local history play a role in her stories.

Her most sustained series, The Smoky Mountain Murders, is set in the Tennessee mountains and follows a murder investigation across three books. Her standalone novels cover a wider range of subjects, from family sagas to crime fiction, all with a strong sense of place.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Marlene Mitchell written?

Marlene Mitchell has written fourteen books across four series.

What was Marlene Mitchell's first book?

Marlene Mitchell’s first book is Yard Sale: Everything Must Go, published in 2003.

What genres does Marlene Mitchell write in?

Marlene Mitchell writes across mystery, thriller, and Southern fiction. Her Smoky Mountain Murders series is a murder mystery set in the Tennessee mountains, while her standalone novels range from small-town dramas to suspense stories.

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