Connie Shelton

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  • Bibliography:
    51 Books (4 Series)
  • First Book:
    January 1995
  • Latest Book:
    March 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Adventures of Daisy and Maisie

1 - Daisy and Maisie and the Great Lizard Hunt (Oct-2015)
2 - Daisy and Maisie and the Lost Kitten (Dec-2015)

A Charlie Parker Mystery

1 - Deadly Gamble (1995)
2 - Vacations Can Be Murder (1995)
3 - Partnerships Can Be Murder (Dec-1996)
4 - Small Towns Can Be Murder (May-1998)
5 - Memories Can Be Murder (Oct-1999)
6 - Honeymoons Can Be Murder (Feb-2001)
7 - Reunions Can Be Murder (Jun-2002)
7.5 - How Still We See Thee Lie: Holidays Can Be Murder (Nov-2002)
8 - Competition Can Be Murder (Apr-2004)
9 - Balloons Can Be Murder (Sep-2005)
10 - Obsessions Can Be Murder (Oct-2006)
10.5 - Holidays Can Be Murder (Oct-2009)
11 - Gossip Can Be Murder (Jun-2010)
12 - Stardom Can Be Murder (May-2011)
13 - Phantoms Can Be Murder (May-2012)
14 - Buried Secrets Can Be Murder (Sep-2013)
15 - Legends Can Be Murder (Nov-2014)
16 - Weddings Can Be Murder (Feb-2016)
17 - Alibis Can Be Murder (Jun-2017)
18 - Escapes Can Be Murder (Jun-2019)
19 - Sweethearts Can Be Murder (Feb-2021)
20 - Money Can Be Murder (Mar-2022)
21 - Road Trips Can Be Murder (Mar-2023)
22 - Cruises Can Be Murder (Mar-2024)

A Heist Ladies Caper Mystery

1 - Diamonds Aren't Forever (Aug-2017)
2 - The Trophy Wife Exchange (Jan-2018)
3 - Movie Mogul Mama (Nov-2018)
4 - Homeless in Heaven (Jun-2020)
5 - Show Me the Money (May-2021)

A Samantha Sweet Mystery

1 - Sweet Masterpiece (Sep-2010)
2 - Sweet's Sweets (Feb-2011)
3 - Sweet Holidays (Oct-2011)
4 - Sweet Hearts (Feb-2012)
5 - Bitter Sweet (Sep-2012)
6 - Sweets Galore (Mar-2013)
7 - Sweets, Begorra (Jul-2013)
8 - Sweet Payback (Feb-2014)
9 - Sweet Somethings (Jul-2014)
9.5 - The Woodcarver's Secret (Mar-2015)
10 - Sweets Forgotten (Aug-2015)
11 - Spooky Sweet (Oct-2016)
11.5 - Spellbound Sweets (Oct-2017)
12 - Sticky Sweet (Jun-2018)
13 - Sweet Magic (Sep-2019)
14 - Deadly Sweet Dreams (Oct-2020)
15 - The Ghost of Christmas Sweet (Nov-2021)
16 - Tricky Sweet (Oct-2022)
17 - Haunted Sweets (Oct-2023)

Book List in Order: 51 titles

  • Deadly Gamble

    • / Amateur Sleuth
    • Buy Buy
    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 1

    Charlie Parker really doesn't want to track down killers. She's an accountant and a partner with her brother in a private investigation business. But when her old friend Stacy North comes looking for help, Charlie gives in and agrees to help. Stacy's...

  • Vacations Can Be Murder

    • / Amateur Sleuth
    • Buy Buy
    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 2

    Charlie's Hawaiian vacation doesn't turn out like she planned. Her first day there, she takes a helicopter ride. She and the pilot Drake Langston see a dead body on the rocks below. When Drake's friend, Mack, is arrested for the murder, Charlie agree...

  • Partnerships Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 3

    Charlie returns home to Albuquerque after her Hawaiian vacation. Her brother, Ron, meets her at the airport. And guess what? Ron's in love. Is there anything worse than a middle-aged man smitten silly?

    Yes--Charlie finds out, when it turns out...

  • Small Towns Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 4

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    Tucked into the mountains and valleys of northern New Mexico are the hidden towns, little enclaves of history and tradition--and secrets.

    It is to one of these towns, Valle Escondido, that Charlie and her office assistant Sally Be...

  • Memories Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 5
    Worldwide Mysteries - 414

    DOWN MURDER LANE While stowing boxes away in her attic, Albuquerque CPA Charlie Parker uncovers chilling information about her father--and his work as a scientist during the Cold War years. Worse, she now suspects the fatal plane crash that killed...

  • Honeymoons Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 6
    Worldwide Mysteries - 427

    You may now kill the bride Newly married Albuquerque CPA Charlie Parker finds herself honeymooning at the Taos Ski Valley in northern New Mexico when her helicopter pilot husband lands a job ferrying skiers to remote peaks. Though there's enough rom...

  • Reunions Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 7
    Worldwide Mysteries - 475

    A Fool And His Money Octogenarian Willie McBride has gone missing and now his obnoxious daughter is pestering Albuquerque CPA Charlie Parker to find him in time for the big family reunion. Apparently, the eccentric old man had one driving obsessio...

  • How Still We See Thee Lie: Holidays Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 7.5
    Worldwide Mysteries - 437

    The lights of Albuquerque are aglow for Christmas and Charlie Parker is delighted to have her mother-in-law for the holidays. Charlie's best friend, however, would prefer to find her own mother-in-law dead under the tree. Unfortunately, she gets her ...

  • Competition Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 8
    Worldwide Mysteries - 531

    Charlie Parker and her husband, Drake, leave sunny New Mexico for a lucrative contract in Scotland, flying helicopters to the North Sea oil rigs. It's tough enough coping with the temperamental Scottish weather, and worse, the escalating hostilities ...



  • Balloons Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 9
    Worldwide Mysteries - 580

    The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is days away, and Rachael Fairfield is attempting to break the women's altitude record--a danger that doubles when she begins receiving threatening notes. When she comes to Charlie Parker for help, Rachael...

  • Obsessions Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 10
    Worldwide Mysteries - 616

    Albuquerque private investigator Charlie Parker becomes involved in an unsolved mystery in the small town of Watson's Lake, New Mexico. A wealthy local man, David Simmons, has been missing for four years after an explosion destroyed his house and kil...

  • Holidays Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 10.5

    From USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton a light, charming holiday mystery novella, complete with lots of special Southwestern Christmas traditions. Bonus: two of the recipes featured in the story.It's a New Mexico Christmas. The lights are s...

  • Gossip Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 11

    Praise for USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton and the Charlie Parker mysteries: “Fans of Southwestern mysteries will find that Shelton's engaging story, likable heroine, and comfortable prose make this a good choice.” " Library Journal...

  • Sweet Masterpiece

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 1

    USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces her most delightful cozy mystery series yet -- with a little romance, a little magic and a lot of chocolate! When she's not baking her delectable pastries Samantha Sweet breaks into houses for a ...

  • Sweet's Sweets

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 2

    "Connie Shelton has another winner," --The Book Report Samantha Sweet is about to realize her dream of opening her pastry shop, Sweet's Sweets, in picturesque Taos, New Mexico. Juggling the crazy amount of work to get her new business off the ground,...

  • Stardom Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 12

    USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton brings her most edge-of-seat Charlie Parker mystery to date. It’s a terrible case of mistaken identity when a gang of bank robbers think that Charlie is a famous movie star. Disappointed with their take f...

  • Sweet Holidays

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 3

    Praise for USA Today bestseller Connie Shelton's previous mysteries: "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." -- Midwest Book Review "Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life." -- Albuquerque Journal In this ...

  • Sweet Hearts

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 4

    Praise for USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton's previous books: "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." --The Midwest Book Review "Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life." --Albuquerque Journal "S...

  • Phantoms Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 13

    Praise for USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton and her Charlie Parker mysteries: “Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” "The Midwest Book Review “Charlie is just what readers want in an amateur sleuth.” "Booklist...



  • Bitter Sweet

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 5

    Praise for USA Today bestseller Connie Shelton’s previous mysteries: “Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life.” -- Albuquerque Journal “Connie Shelton has another winner!” "The Book Report In this fifth installm...

  • Sweets Galore

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 6

    Praise for Connie Shelton’s previous mysteries: “Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” -- The Midwest Book Review Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life.” -- Albuquerque Journal USA Today bestse...

  • Sweets, Begorra

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 7

    Praise for USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton's previous mysteries: “Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” "The Midwest Book Review “Once again Connie Shelton has given “us readers” another great book. Both of C...

  • Buried Secrets Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 14

    Praise for USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton and the Charlie Parker mysteries: “Charlie is just what readers want in an amateur sleuth.” "Booklist “Shelton again has done a superb job of bringing New Mexico to life.” -- Albuquerq...

  • Sweet Payback

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 8

    Praise for USA Today bestseller, Connie Shelton: "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes."--The Midwest Book Review Revenge is often a cold dish, but in the tiny northern New Mexico town of Sembramos emotions are running decidedly hot....

  • Sweet Somethings

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 9

    “Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life.” -- Albuquerque Journal USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton brings a bit of magic and a whole lot of chocolate to the latest in her cozy Sweets series. Two things are w...

  • Legends Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 15

    “Charlie is just what readers want.” "Booklist “Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth.” "Midwest Book Review "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes."--The Midwest Book Review Charlie Parker and her husband Drake Langston...

  • The Woodcarver's Secret

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 9.5

    Connie Shelton’s bestselling Samantha Sweet mystery series begins when Samantha is given an ancient carved wooden box from a woman reputed to be a bruja, a witch. Immersed in the series, readers have wondered: Where did the box come from? When did ...

  • Sweets Forgotten

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 10

    When a woman walks into Samantha Sweet’s pastry shop, claiming to have amnesia, it’s a puzzle that seems to have nothing to do with Sam’s new commission for a fantastic one-of-a-kind order of chocolates, although "Jane Doe" seems to know a lot ...

  • Daisy and Maisie and the Great Lizard Hunt

    Adventures of Daisy and Maisie - 1

    Daisy is a big yellow puppy who loves to chase critters in the desert near their Arizona home. One day, her adventure brings a few scary surprises. In this story, spunky young Daisy learns the value of patience and of looking before you leap. The Dai...



  • Daisy and Maisie and the Lost Kitten

    Adventures of Daisy and Maisie - 2

    What readers are saying about the Daisy and Maisie adventure series for kids: “Loved the story of the two pooches on a walk in the desert. Great gift for kids - colorful illustrations and simple story that will appeal to little ones (and big ones, ...

  • Weddings Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 16

    “Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” -- The Midwest Book Review

    “Charlie is just what readers want.” -- Booklist

    “Shelton has done a superb job bringing New Mexico to life.” -- Albuquerque Journal
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  • Spooky Sweet

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 11

    Now that Samantha Sweet has a contract to provide her special handmade chocolates for the wealthy jet-set clients of Book It Travel, Sweet’s Sweets bakery is taking on a whole new dimension. Only problem, Sam isn’t ready. It’s almost Halloween,...

  • Alibis Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 17

    Praise for the Charlie Parker series: “Charlie is just what readers want.” "Booklist “Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.”--The Midwest Book Review The weather turns to spring, and Charlie faces a pair of mysteries. Again...

  • Diamonds Aren't Forever

    A Heist Ladies Caper Mystery - 1

    A nearly flawless museum robbery, a missing million-dollar necklace, a stalled police investigation. For the victim of the crime, the situation calls for desperate measures.

    Penelope Fitzpatrick wasn’t born to wealth. Her grandfather fed th...

  • Spellbound Sweets

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 11.5

    It’s Halloween, one of the busiest seasons of the year for Samantha Sweet and the crew at her pastry shop, Sweet’s Sweets. After baking a zillion pumpkin cookies, ghostly cupcakes, and an all-black cake for a young witch’s wedding, the gang is ...

  • The Trophy Wife Exchange

    A Heist Ladies Caper Mystery - 2

    Sandy Werner’s longtime client walks into Desert Trust Bank, clearly down on her luck. Sandy is shocked to find Mary Holbrook’s once-hefty account is down to less than $200. Mary worked alongside her husband for years to build a successful busine...

  • Sticky Sweet

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 12

    It’s here -- USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton’s newest Samantha Sweet cozy mystery. With nearly 2 million books sold and downloaded in more than 60 countries, find out what the fuss is all about! Breaking into another house, creating c...

  • Movie Mogul Mama

    A Heist Ladies Caper Mystery - 3

    Women are flocking to invest in film producer Robert Williams’ latest project, and Gracie’s mother is no exception. She has sunk her life savings into his latest movie investment scheme. Big returns were promised, along with the chance to hobnob ...

  • Escapes Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 18

    “Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth.” "Midwest Book ReviewCharlie and Drake are working a helicopter job in rural Maine when a man approaches and asks for their help. At first glance, it seems he’s just an old man who needs to get to his so...



  • Sweet Magic

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 13

    It’s here -- USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton’s newest Samantha Sweet cozy mystery. With nearly 2 million books sold and downloaded in more than 60 countries, find out what the fuss is all about!Samantha Sweet’s life is a little craz...

  • Homeless in Heaven

    A Heist Ladies Caper Mystery - 4

    Who would dare steal from homeless people, especially at Christmas! Mary Holbrook and Sandy Warner are volunteering at Heaven Sent, a homeless shelter, and discover it has been the scene of some thefts. The Heist Ladies decide to investigate.At the s...

  • Deadly Sweet Dreams

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 14

    USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces her newest Samantha Sweet cozy mystery. With nearly 2 million books sold and downloaded in more than 110 countries, find out what the fuss is all about!Samantha Sweet is back at Sweet's Sweets, h...

  • Sweethearts Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 19

    Charlie is alone in the office when a teen girl comes in, wanting to hire RJP Investigations to find her mom, who vanished without a trace years ago. The clues were sparse at the time, and the old police file doesn't have much that can help Charlie w...

  • Show Me the Money

    A Heist Ladies Caper Mystery - 5

    This fifth book in the Heist Ladies caper mysteries opens with a disaster for one of the team members. Amber Zeckis has just flown home to Phoenix after a dream vacation with her dream guy in Paris. But things go sour when she is stopped at the airpo...

  • The Ghost of Christmas Sweet

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 15

    USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces her newest Samantha Sweet cozy mystery. With nearly 2 million books sold and downloaded in more than 110 countries, find out what the fuss is all about!Samantha Sweet is back at Sweet’s Swe...

  • Money Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 20

    There’s cash missing from a local charity thrift shop—lots of it. And when it looks like her surrogate grandma might be accused, there’s nothing for Charlie to do but take a job there and try to catch the thief from the inside and c...

  • Tricky Sweet

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 16

    It’s Spring Break and a trio of California college kids head out, not to the beach but to the mountains of New Mexico, where they plan on a week of snowboarding, beer, and fun. But the instructions to reach their vacation rental are less than p...

  • Road Trips Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 21

    Charlie receives an assignment to drive a teen runaway girl back to her home in Arizona. It’s about a six hour drive each way, and all she has to do is deliver the girl back to her mother, enjoy a night in a nice hotel, turn around and drive ba...

  • Haunted Sweets

    A Samantha Sweet Mystery - 17

    When Emily Plankhurst is visited by the ghost of Gabriel Graystone, and learns he was murdered, she knows she must find justice for him. The only problem is, Gabriel was killed a hundred years ago, shortly after he broke off his engagement to the dau...



  • Cruises Can Be Murder

    A Charlie Parker Mystery - 22

    Talbot Farber, a popular and successful Albuquerque businessman, lost his beloved wife thirteen years ago. There was a fire aboard the ship during their fifth-anniversary cruise. Several people went overboard in the melee; Jenna Farber was the only o...

  • Old Bones Can Be Murder

    • / Law Enforcement
    • Buy Buy

    Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth. -Midwest Book ReviewA cryptic message in a fortune cookie sends Charlie again to England, to visit her favorite aunt. She's having lunch in a local café when construction workers come upon a human skeleton b...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Connie Shelton has published 51 books.

Connie Shelton does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Cruises Can Be Murder, was published in March 2024.

The first book by Connie Shelton, Deadly Gamble, was published in January 1995.

Yes. Connie Shelton has 4 series.
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