Death by Chocolate books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Death by Chocolate series?"

"There are nine books in the Death by Chocolate series, published between 2011 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Death by Chocolate series?"

"The first book in the Death by Chocolate series is Death by Chocolate, published in 2011."

Q: "Does the Death by Chocolate series include recipes?"

"Yes. The books feature chocolate recipes alongside the mystery plots, with desserts playing a role in the stories themselves. Lindsay Powell's love of chocolate is central to her character, and the series treats food as both a running joke and a genuine part of the cozy mystery appeal."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Death by Chocolate	2011	Sally Bearneathy	Buy
2	Murder, Lies and Chocolate	2012	Sally Bearneathy	Buy
3	The Great Chocolate Scam	2012	Sally Bearneathy	Buy
4	Chocolate Mousse Attack	2013	Sally Bearneathy	Buy
5	Fatal Chocolate Obsession	2014	Sally Bearneathy	Buy
6	Deadly Chocolate Addiction	2017	Sally Bearneathy	Buy
7	Guns, Wives and Chocolate	2018	Sally Bearneathy	Buy
8	Spies, Lies and Chocolate Pies	2022	Sally Bearneathy	Buy
9	Twin Troubles and Chocolate Tortes	2025	Sally Bearneathy	Buy

The Death by Chocolate series by Sally Bearneathy follows Lindsay Powell through nine novels of small-town murder and chocolate obsession. Starting with Death by Chocolate in 2011, the series has Lindsay stumbling into criminal investigations where her love of chocolate desserts is matched only by her talent for finding trouble.

Each book pairs a mystery plot with chocolate recipes and food-related humor. The series ran for over a decade, with the most recent entry, Twin Troubles and Chocolate Tortes, published in 2025. The tone stays light throughout, and the recurring cast of characters grows with each installment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Death by Chocolate series?

There are nine books in the Death by Chocolate series, published between 2011 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Death by Chocolate series?

The first book in the Death by Chocolate series is Death by Chocolate, published in 2011.

Does the Death by Chocolate series include recipes?

Yes. The books feature chocolate recipes alongside the mystery plots, with desserts playing a role in the stories themselves. Lindsay Powell’s love of chocolate is central to her character, and the series treats food as both a running joke and a genuine part of the cozy mystery appeal.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order