Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Sprinkling of Murder | 2020 | Daryl Wood Gerber | Buy |
| 2 | A Glimmer of a Clue | 2021 | Daryl Wood Gerber | Buy |
| 3 | A Hint of Mischief | 2022 | Daryl Wood Gerber | Buy |
| 4 | A Flicker of a Doubt | 2023 | Daryl Wood Gerber | Buy |
| 5 | A Twinkle of Trouble | 2024 | Daryl Wood Gerber | Buy |
The Fairy Garden Mystery series runs five books from 2020 to 2024, set in a shop that sells miniature fairy garden supplies. A Sprinkling of Murder introduces the protagonist and the Carmel-by-the-Sea setting, with each subsequent book adding another layer to the series’ mix of cozy mystery and gentle magic.
What makes this series different from Gerber’s food-themed mysteries is the whimsical element. The fairy garden setting allows for touches of the fantastical alongside the standard cozy formula of a small-town sleuth solving local crimes. The titles (A Glimmer of a Clue, A Hint of Mischief, A Flicker of a Doubt, A Twinkle of Trouble) maintain the fairy-dust atmosphere throughout.