Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crime & Punctuation | 2018 | Kaitlyn Dunnett | Buy |
| 2 | Clause & Effect | 2019 | Kaitlyn Dunnett | Buy |
| 3 | A Fatal Fiction | 2020 | Kaitlyn Dunnett | Buy |
| 4 | Murder, She Edited | 2021 | Kaitlyn Dunnett | Buy |
The Deadly Edits series by Kaitlyn Dunnett follows a freelance editor in rural Maine whose work keeps leading her into dangerous situations. Crime & Punctuation (2018) introduces the protagonist and the small-town setting, while Clause & Effect (2019), A Fatal Fiction (2020), and Murder, She Edited (2021) continue with new cases. The punny titles fit the cozy mystery tradition while reflecting the editorial theme.
The series appeals to readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a book-related hook. The rural Maine setting provides the kind of close-knit community where everyone has secrets and the protagonist’s local connections help her spot things the police might miss.