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Series

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries

8 books

Here are 8 books from the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries series by Charlaine Harris. Start with Real Murders (1990), then read the rest in the order below.

Books in order

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Real Murders

Charlaine Harris

In the quiet town of Lawrenceton, Georgia, a chilling series of murders begins, each victim dispatched in a manner eerily reminiscent of famous historical crimes. Local librarian and amateur sleuth Aurora "Roe" Teagarden finds herself drawn into the investigation, partnering with the skeptical Detective Arthur Smith and the enigmatic mystery novelist Robin Crusoe. As the body count rises and the killer's macabre theatrics escalate, Roe must race against time to unravel the twisted logic behind the "real murders" before she becomes the next victim in this deadly game of literary imitation.

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A Bone to Pick

Charlaine Harris

Small-town librarian Aurora Teagarden is stunned when a wealthy acquaintance leaves her an unexpected inheritance—and an unsettling collection of clues connected to a long-unsolved murder. As Aurora begins sorting through the dead woman’s secrets, she discovers that the past may be closer to home than she imagined, placing her own safety at risk. Blending sharp amateur sleuthing with Southern small-town atmosphere, this mystery explores hidden histories, dangerous curiosity, and the uneasy price of uncovering the truth.

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2

The Julius House

Charlaine Harris

The Julius House

Charlaine Harris

Aurora “Roe” Teagarden is thrilled when her fiancé, wealthy businessman Martin Bartell, gives her the grand old Julius House as a wedding gift. But the property’s dark history—marked by the unexplained disappearance of the Julius family—casts a shadow over their future, especially as troubling questions begin to surround Martin himself. As Roe investigates the house and its secrets, she is drawn into a tense mystery of vanished lives, hidden motives, and dangerous truths. Blending small-town atmosphere with sharp amateur sleuthing, the novel delivers an engaging Southern mystery filled with suspense and unease.

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Dead over Heels

Charlaine Harris

When a shocking murder strikes close to home, Roe finds herself drawn into a dangerous web of secrets, suspicion, and long-buried resentments. As someone who appears to be protecting her by targeting those who cross her, Roe must determine whether the crimes are connected—and who may be watching her every move. Blending cozy mystery with mounting psychological suspense, the novel explores obsession, loyalty, and the perilous consequences of hidden truths. With its atmospheric setting and determined amateur sleuth, it offers an engaging investigation filled with twists and uneasy revelations.

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Three Bedrooms, One Corpse

Charlaine Harris

Three Bedrooms, One Corpse

Charlaine Harris

With a newly inherited fortune providing financial independence, Aurora “Roe” Teagarden turns her attention to helping her mother in the real estate business. But while showing a house to a newcomer, Roe discovers that the property has a far more disturbing history than its listing suggests—and finds herself drawn into a dangerous murder investigation. As suspicion spreads through the small town, Roe must rely on her sharp instincts and knowledge of human nature to uncover the truth before her new career becomes a life-or-death mistake. This engaging cozy mystery blends classic whodunit suspense with small-town intrigue and Charlaine Harris’s personable, character-driven style.

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A Fool and His Honey

Charlaine Harris

A Fool and His Honey

Charlaine Harris

Aurora Roe Teagarden and her considerably older husband, Martin, are settling into married life when Martin’s niece Regina arrives unexpectedly with a baby—and vanishes only hours later after her husband is found brutally murdered. Left to care for the abandoned infant, Aurora and Martin are drawn into a baffling investigation filled with hidden family secrets, unanswered questions, and motives that reach far beyond the apparent crime. As Aurora searches for the truth, she must determine who the baby belongs to, why Regina disappeared, and who had reason to kill. With its blend of wry humor, domestic complications, and twist-filled suspense, this cozy mystery marks a welcome return to Aurora’s world.

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Last Scene Alive

Charlaine Harris

More than a year after her husband’s death, Roe Teagarden is still grieving and longing for the quiet of her small Georgia town. Her solitude is disrupted when Hollywood arrives in Lawrenceton to film a movie, bringing unexpected attention—and a murder that draws Roe into the investigation. As secrets from the past resurface, she must navigate a maze of suspicion, buried tensions, and dangerous revelations. Blending small-town atmosphere, sharp character insight, and classic mystery suspense, this latest installment offers an engaging portrait of a woman determined to uncover the truth.

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6

Poppy Done to Death

Charlaine Harris

Poppy Done to Death

Charlaine Harris

When small-town librarian Aurora “Roe” Teagarden discovers her sister-in-law Poppy brutally murdered outside her home, a routine day with her book discussion group turns into a dangerous search for the truth. Poppy’s troubled marriage, a web of extramarital affairs, and the lingering emotions of a local detective give Roe plenty of suspects—and plenty of gossip to navigate. As she balances the investigation with a new romance and the unexpected arrival of her teenage half brother, Roe must draw on her knowledge of Southern social politics and her sharp instincts to uncover a killer. Blending cozy mystery, small-town intrigue, and Charlaine Harris’s signature Southern charm, this installment offers an engaging case for longtime fans and new readers alike.

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