Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder 101 | 2006 | Maggie Barbieri | Buy |
| 2 | Extracurricular Activities | 2007 | Maggie Barbieri | Buy |
| 3 | Quick Study | 2008 | Maggie Barbieri | Buy |
| 4 | Final Exam | 2009 | Maggie Barbieri | Buy |
| 5 | Third Degree | 2010 | Maggie Barbieri | Buy |
| 6 | Physical Education | 2011 | Maggie Barbieri | Buy |
| 7 | Extra Credit | 2012 | Maggie Barbieri | Buy |
The Murder 101 Mystery series is a seven-book cozy mystery series by Maggie Barbieri, published between 2006 and 2012. The books follow Alison Bergeron, an English professor at a small college in the Bronx, who has a habit of getting tangled up in murder cases. Her academic life provides the setting, and her colleagues, students, and neighbors frequently turn up as suspects or victims.
Murder 101 (2006) introduces Alison when a student is found dead and she becomes a suspect. As the series progresses through titles like Extracurricular Activities, Quick Study, and Final Exam, Alison develops a relationship with NYPD detective Bobby Crawford while continuing to attract trouble. The books balance murder plots with humor about academic politics, dating disasters, and the particular frustrations of living and working in New York City.