Debbie Young Short Stories/Novellas books in order

A selection of Debbie Young's individual short fiction and novellas, including seasonal stories and women's fiction published between 2014 and 2021.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Lighting Up Time 2014 Debbie Young Buy
2 The Owl and The Turkey: The Real Reason We Eat Turkey at Christmas 2016 Debbie Young Buy
3 Mrs Morris Changes Lanes 2021 Debbie Young Buy

Outside her mystery series, Debbie Young has published a number of short stories and novellas that sit outside the cozy mystery genre. Lighting Up Time (2014) and Mrs Morris Changes Lanes (2021) are contemporary women’s fiction pieces dealing with personal change and reinvention. The Owl and The Turkey (2016) is a humorous holiday piece in the comic tradition of her other seasonal writing.

These short works show the range of Young’s output and her interest in experimenting with different forms and subjects beyond the mystery genre. They are considerably shorter than her novel-length work and suited to readers looking for a quick dip into her writing.

Readers primarily interested in the Sophie Sayers or Gemma Lamb series may find these peripheral pieces less essential, but they offer a useful complement to the main body of work and show a writer who is comfortable across multiple registers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Debbie Young Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are three books in the Debbie Young Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2014 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Debbie Young Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Debbie Young Short Stories/Novellas series is Lighting Up Time, published in 2014.

Are Debbie Young's short stories and novellas connected to her mystery series?

These short fiction pieces are mostly standalone works outside the Wendlebury Barrow or St Bride’s settings. They show Young’s range beyond cozy mysteries, covering women’s fiction, seasonal stories, and contemporary themes.

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