Costume Shop Mystery books in order

The Costume Shop Mystery series by Diane Vallere follows Margo Tamblyn, who inherits a costume shop and finds herself solving murders in a small town.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Disguise to Die For 2016 Diane Vallere Buy
2 Masking for Trouble 2016 Diane Vallere Buy
3 Dressed to Confess 2017 Diane Vallere Buy
4 Fly Me to the Moon / Murder on Moon Trek 1 2017 Diane Vallere Buy
5 I’m Your Venus 2018 Diane Vallere Buy
6 Saturn Night Fever 2018 Diane Vallere Buy
7 Spiders From Mars 2020 Diane Vallere Buy

The Costume Shop Mystery series follows Margo Tamblyn, who inherits her father’s costume shop, Disguise DeLimit, in a small town. Starting with A Disguise to Die For in 2016, the series blends quirky costume-related settings with traditional cozy mystery plotting.

Diane Vallere uses the costume shop as a fun backdrop for each mystery. Margo’s knowledge of disguises and theatrical costumes adds a playful twist to the investigations, and the series connects to Vallere’s Material Witness books through shared characters and setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Costume Shop Mystery series?

There are seven books in the Costume Shop Mystery series, published between 2016 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Costume Shop Mystery series?

The first book in the Costume Shop Mystery series is A Disguise to Die For, published in 2016.

How is the Costume Shop Mystery series connected to the Material Witness Mystery series?

Both series are set in the same fictional town and share some recurring characters. The Costume Shop Mystery series focuses on Margo Tamblyn and her inherited costume shop, while the Material Witness series centers on a fabric store owner.

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