Maureen Klovers books

Maureen Klovers is a mystery author known for the Rita Calabrese cozy mystery series and the Jeanne Pelletier Mysteries, both featuring food and cultural themes. Find all her books in order.

Jeanne Pelletier Mysteries Reading Order

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Hagar’s Last Dance 2015 Buy
Graveside Reunion 2018 Buy

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
In the Shadow of the Volcano 2012 Buy

Rita Calabrese Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Secret Poison Garden 2018 Buy
A Secret in Thyme 2019 Buy
Murder in the Moonshine 2019 Buy
Of Masques and Murder 2020 Buy
Murder Under the Tuscan Sun 2022 Buy
The Legend of Acorn Hollow 2023 Buy
Séance and Sensibility 2026 Buy

Maureen Klovers writes mystery novels with strong cultural and culinary settings. Her main series features Rita Calabrese, an Italian American amateur sleuth whose investigations are woven together with food, family dynamics, and community life. The Rita Calabrese books are cozy mysteries with titles that nod to gardens, herbs, and Italian cooking.

Klovers also writes the Jeanne Pelletier Mysteries, featuring a French Canadian sleuth, and has published one nonfiction book, In the Shadow of the Volcano (2012). Her fiction is marked by vivid settings, quirky supporting characters, and a warm tone that appeals to cozy mystery readers who enjoy a strong sense of place.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Maureen Klovers written?

Maureen Klovers has written ten books across three series.

What was Maureen Klovers's first book?

Maureen Klovers’s first book is In the Shadow of the Volcano, published in 2012.

What is the Rita Calabrese series about?

The Rita Calabrese series follows Rita, an Italian American amateur sleuth who solves murders in her close-knit community. The books blend mystery with food, family, and Italian American culture, and each title features culinary or botanical themes.

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