Chef Maurice Mysteries books in order

The complete reading order for the Chef Maurice cozy mystery series by J.A. Lang, featuring a French chef who solves crimes in the English countryside.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Chef Maurice and the Rather Fishy Tale, A Short Story Prequel 2014 J.A. Lang N/A
2 Chef Maurice and a Spot of Truffle 2015 J.A. Lang Buy
3 Chef Maurice and the Wrath of Grapes 2015 J.A. Lang Buy
4 Chef Maurice and the Bunny-Boiler Bake Off 2015 J.A. Lang Buy

The Chef Maurice Mysteries follow the adventures of Maurice Manchot, a French chef who runs a restaurant in the English village of Beakley. When crimes disturb the peace of his quiet corner of the countryside, Maurice can never resist getting involved, whether that means chasing down truffle thieves, investigating suspicious deaths at wine tastings, or untangling sabotage at a local baking competition.

J.A. Lang started the series with a short story prequel before publishing three full-length novels in 2015. The books balance cozy mystery conventions with a genuine love of food writing, and Maurice himself is a memorable lead: passionate, stubborn, and endlessly entertaining.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Chef Maurice Mysteries series?

There are four books in the Chef Maurice Mysteries series, published between 2014 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Chef Maurice Mysteries series?

The first book in the Chef Maurice Mysteries series is Chef Maurice and the Rather Fishy Tale, A Short Story Prequel, published in 2014.

Do the Chef Maurice books need to be read in order?

Each Chef Maurice mystery tells a self-contained story, so you can pick up any book and follow along. That said, reading in order lets you enjoy the developing relationships between Maurice and the recurring cast of village characters.

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