Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery books in order

The Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery series by Barbara Allan follows mother-daughter antiques dealers who solve murders in small-town Iowa. Called 'one of the funniest cozy series going.'

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Antiques Roadkill 2006 Barbara Allan Buy
2 Antiques Maul 2007 Barbara Allan Buy
3 Antiques Flee Market 2008 Barbara Allan Buy
4 Antiques Bizarre 2010 Barbara Allan Buy
5 Antiques Knock-Off 2011 Barbara Allan Buy
6 Antiques Disposal 2012 Barbara Allan Buy
7 Antiques Chop 2013 Barbara Allan Buy
8 Antiques Slay Ride 2013 Barbara Allan Buy
9 Antiques Con 2014 Barbara Allan Buy
10 Antiques Fruitcake 2014 Barbara Allan Buy
11 Antiques St. Nicked 2015 Barbara Allan Buy
12 Antiques Swap 2015 Barbara Allan Buy
13 Antiques Fate 2016 Barbara Allan Buy
14 Antiques Frame 2018 Barbara Allan Buy
15 Antiques Ho-Ho-Homicides 2018 Barbara Allan Buy
16 Antiques Wanted 2018 Barbara Allan Buy
17 Antiques Ravin' 2019 Barbara Allan Buy
18 Antiques Fire Sale 2020 Barbara Allan Buy
19 Antiques Carry on 2021 Barbara Allan Buy
20 Antiques Liquidation 2022 Barbara Allan Buy
21 Antiques Foe 2023 Barbara Allan Buy

The Trash ’n’ Treasures Mystery series by Barbara Allan follows mother-daughter antiques dealers Brandy and Vivian Borne as they solve murders in Serenity, Iowa. Ellery Queen Magazine called it “one of the funniest cozy series going.”

Barbara Allan is actually husband-and-wife team Barbara Collins and Max Allan Collins (Mystery Writers of America Grand Master). Max writes the eccentric mother Vivian while Barbara is behind the more grounded Brandy. Their Shih Tzu, Sushi, rounds out the detective team.

The books include antiques tips and recipes alongside the mysteries. Antiques Flee Market won the Romantic Times Toby Bromberg Award for Most Humorous Mystery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the main characters?

Brandy Borne is the sensible daughter; Vivian is her eccentric, scene-stealing mother. They run an antiques business in Serenity, Iowa, and their Shih Tzu Sushi has a knack for finding clues.

Who is Barbara Allan?

Barbara Allan is a joint pseudonym for husband-and-wife team Barbara Collins and Max Allan Collins (Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, author of Road to Perdition).

Should the Trash 'n' Treasures books be read in order?

Each book solves its own mystery, but the series has recurring characters and running gags. Start with Antiques Roadkill for the best experience.

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