Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mistletoe Mysteries | 1989 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 2 | Sisters in Crime 2 | 1990 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 3 | Malice Domestic 1 | 1992 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 4 | Women of Mystery II | 1994 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 5 | Partners in Crime | 1994 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 6 | The Year’s 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1995 | 1996 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 7 | Great Writers and Kids Write Mystery Stories | 1996 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 8 | Vengeance is Hers | 1997 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 9 | First Cases, Volume 2 | 1997 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 10 | Mystery’s Most Wanted | 1997 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 11 | AZ Murder Goes… Artful | 1997 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 12 | Once Upon a Crime | 1998 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 13 | Malice Domestic 7 | 1998 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 14 | Tails of Wonder and Imagination | 2001 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 15 | Murder, My Dear Watson | 2002 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 16 | The Dark: New Ghost Stories | 2003 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 17 | The World’s Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 4 | 2003 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 18 | The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction | 2004 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 19 | Mr. President, Private Eye | 2004 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 20 | The World’s Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5 | 2004 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 21 | Thou Shalt Not Kill | 2005 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 22 | Transgressions | 2005 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 23 | Transgressions, Vol. 3 | 2006 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 24 | Transgressions, Vol. 4 | 2006 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 25 | Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe | 2008 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 26 | Blood Lite | 2008 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 27 | The Monster’s Corner | 2011 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 28 | 27 Views of Asheville: A Southern Mountain Town in Prose & Poetry | 2012 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
| 29 | Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea | 2013 | Sharyn McCrumb | Buy |
Sharyn McCrumb’s anthology appearances span 29 collections published between 1989 and 2013. The range is broad, from mystery-focused collections like Malice Domestic and Sisters in Crime to darker fare like Blood Lite and The Monster’s Corner. McCrumb’s contributions reflect her ability to write across subgenres while maintaining her distinctive voice.
The anthologies include some notable series like The World’s Finest Mystery and Crime Stories and the Transgressions volumes. Several collections focus on specific themes, from Poe-inspired horror to murder mysteries set on railways. McCrumb’s presence across so many anthologies speaks to her standing in the mystery community over a 25-year period.