Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where There’s Smoke | 2025 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 2 | The Key Question | 2025 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 3 | Seeds of Suspicion | 2025 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 4 | A Likely Story | 2025 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 5 | Out of the Depths | 2025 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 6 | Run for the Roses | 2025 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 7 | Crooks and Christmas Cookies | 2025 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 8 | Smoke and Mirrors | 2025 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 9 | No Love Lost | 2026 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 10 | The Cookbook Clue | 2026 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
| 11 | The Final Cut | 2026 | Virginia Smith | Buy |
The Mysteries of Blackberry Valley is one of Virginia Smith’s newest series, with 11 books published or scheduled from 2025 through 2026. Set in the fictional rural community of Blackberry Valley, the series follows the cozy mystery format Smith has honed across her career.
Titles like Seeds of Suspicion, Smoke and Mirrors, and The Cookbook Clue suggest the range of mystery setups Smith uses within the small-town setting. The series gives her long-time readers a fresh location while delivering the same blend of community, crime-solving, and gentle suspense.