Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder Most Sacred | 1989 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 2 | Murder Most Medieval | 1993 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 3 | Murder Most Delicious | 1995 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 4 | Murder Most Irish | 1996 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 5 | Murder Most Delectable | 2000 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 6 | Murder Most Divine | 2000 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 7 | Murder Most Romantic | 2001 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 8 | Murder Most Postal | 2001 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 9 | Murder Most Feline | 2001 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 10 | Murder Most Confederate | 2003 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 11 | Murder Most Celtic | 2003 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
| 12 | Mystery Most Humorous | 2025 | Marcia Talley | Buy |
The Murder Most anthologies are themed mystery collections that have been running since 1989. Each volume picks a topic and turns a group of mystery writers loose on it. The results range from cozy to dark, depending on the author and the theme.
Marcia Talley contributed stories to several volumes in the series. The themes are broad enough to attract a wide range of writers: Murder Most Sacred covers religious settings, Murder Most Confederate deals with Civil War mysteries, and Murder Most Delectable revolves around food. The latest entry, Mystery Most Humorous (2025), shifts the formula toward comedy.