Midlife Muddle books in order

Midlife Muddle is a humorous paranormal series by Sam Cheever about a woman stumbling through the chaos of midlife with a generous helping of supernatural mayhem.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 One Bounce Away from Crazy 2022 Sam Cheever Buy
2 A Bounce Before I Die 2022 Sam Cheever Buy
3 Bouncing Toward Ignominy 2023 Sam Cheever Buy
4 One Bad Bounce and You’re Toast 2024 Sam Cheever N/A

Midlife Muddle follows a heroine who finds that the second half of life is anything but predictable, especially when the supernatural gets involved. Sam Cheever leans into the comedy here more than in some of her other paranormal series, and the result is a lighter, faster read that works well for anyone wanting something fun without heavy stakes.

The four books span 2022 to 2024, with the “bounce” theme running through all the titles as a recurring motif. The series fits neatly into the broader paranormal women’s fiction boom of the early 2020s while keeping Cheever’s distinctive voice front and center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Midlife Muddle series?

There are four books in the Midlife Muddle series, published between 2022 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Midlife Muddle series?

The first book in the Midlife Muddle series is One Bounce Away from Crazy, published in 2022.

How funny are the Midlife Muddle books?

The humor is a core part of the series, not just window dressing. The titles themselves — One Bounce Away from Crazy, Bouncing Toward Ignominy — signal the comic approach Cheever takes throughout. Expect pratfall-adjacent plotting and a protagonist who handles disasters with self-deprecating wit.

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