Susan Reiss books

Susan Reiss is an American mystery author known for the St. Michaels Silver Mysteries series set on Maryland's Eastern Shore and the time-travel In Time series.

In Time Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Letters in Time 2021 Buy
Diaries in Time 2022 Buy
Stillness in Time 2022 Buy
Messages in Time 2022 Buy
Portraits in Time 2023 Buy
Devoted in Time 2024 Buy
Deceit in Time 2025 Buy
Treasures in Time 2025 Buy

St. Michaels Silver Mysteries Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Tarnished Silver 2013 Buy
Sacred Silver 2014 Buy
Painted Silver 2014 Buy
Hammered Silver 2019 Buy
Foiled Silver 2020 Buy
The Dream Dies 2020 Buy
Deathly Silver 2020 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Georgetown Ashes 2024 Buy

Susan Reiss is a Maryland-based author who writes mysteries rooted in the Chesapeake Bay region. Her best-known work, the St. Michaels Silver Mysteries series, is set in the historic waterfront town of St. Michaels on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The series began with Tarnished Silver in 2013 and ran for seven books, combining traditional mystery plotting with a strong sense of regional character.

Her second series, In Time, takes a different approach, using time travel as its central mechanism. Letters in Time, the first entry published in 2021, launched a series that has grown to eight books by 2025. The In Time series allows Reiss to explore historical settings while maintaining a contemporary anchor for her characters.

Reiss also published a standalone novel, Georgetown Ashes, in 2024, set in Washington, D.C. Her work appeals to readers who enjoy regionally grounded mysteries with strong female protagonists and an interest in history and antiques.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Susan Reiss written?

Susan Reiss has written sixteen books across three series.

What was Susan Reiss's first book?

Susan Reiss’s first book is Tarnished Silver, published in 2013.

What settings does Susan Reiss use most often in her fiction?

Reiss draws heavily on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, particularly the town of St. Michaels, which serves as the setting for her Silver Mysteries series. Her In Time series uses a broader range of historical periods accessed through time travel, while her standalone novel Georgetown Ashes is set in Washington, D.C.

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