What Is The Publication Order Of All Martin Edwards Mystery Series?

Sorting through all these Martin Edwards crime series chronologically is driving me nuts. Is there a definitive timeline to follow for each book series and standalone novels?
2026-08-02 17:58:09
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NinaEllis
NinaEllis
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Wait, I think I messed up my own collection. Is 'The Arsenic Labyrinth' before or after 'The Cipher Garden'? I have them swapped on my shelf. This is why I should look at the copyright page more often. The plots blur together after a while, just remember the moody lakes and past secrets.
2026-08-03 01:01:01
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ColeDunn
ColeDunn
Book Clue Finder Lawyer
It's funny, I own more of his books than I've read. They sit on my shelf in neat order, a promise of future rainy afternoons. The order is physically clear on the spines. There's a satisfaction in that alone, even if I haven't experienced the internal order of the stories yet.
2026-08-03 01:35:20
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BrynFinn
BrynFinn
Twist Chaser Assistant
Why does no one talk about the short stories? He's written interconnected short stories featuring Devlin, like in 'Where Do You Find Your Ideas?'. They're not a 'series' in the novel sense, but they add depth to the character's world and were published in magazines over the years. A complete bibliography is a rabbit hole.
2026-08-03 21:17:23
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EliseBell
EliseBell
Twist Chaser Assistant
I'm just here for the Hannah Scarlett appreciation. Her journey from 'The Coffin Trail' onward is so well-handled. You see her gain confidence, grapple with professional setbacks, and solve these deeply rooted cold cases. Reading out of order would spoil the subtle progression of her career and personal life. The publication order is her professional biography.
2026-08-03 21:37:14
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FinnCox
FinnCox
Book Scout Chef
The man writes a mean puzzle. The order you read them in doesn't change the quality of the locked-room mystery or the alibi-breaking. Each book is a masterclass in fair-play clues. So while publication order is ideal for the full experience, any order gets you a great, satisfying whodunit.
2026-08-04 04:57:32
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