About Mary Stanton
Mary Stanton lives part of the year on her goat farm in upstate New York and the remainder in West Palm Beach, Florida. Her interests away from writing include her goats, horse riding, gourmet cooking which she claims to be not very good at, and gardening. Her writing career has not just involved mystery and crime novels. She has written on wide-ranging subjects such as veterinary surgery, history, biography, medicine and current affairs. She has penned an educational writing program for young writers, which has been well-received within American educational circles. Mary is a long-standing member of the Mystery Writers Association of America and as Claudia Bishop she is a valued member of The Sisters in Crime,an organization to foster the development of female crime fiction writers in the
Publication Order of Heavenly Horse Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West(1988)
- Piper at the Gate(1989)
Publication Order of Hemlock Falls Mysteries Books
19 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Taste for Murder(1994)
- A Dash of Death(1995)
- A Pinch of Poison(1995)
- Murder Well-Done(1996)
- Death Dines Out(1997)
- A Touch of the Grape(1998)
- A Steak in Murder(1999)
- Marinade for Murder(2000)
- Just Desserts(2002)
- Fried by Jury(2003)
- A Puree of Poison(2003)
- Buried by Breakfast(2004)
- A Dinner to Die For(2006)
- Ground to a Halt(2007)
- A Carol for a Corpse(2007)
Publication Order of Magical Mysteries Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- My Aunt, the Monster(1997)
- White Magic(1997)
- Next Door Witch(1997)
Publication Order of Unicorns Of Balinor Books
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Road to Balinor(1988)
- Sunchaser's Quest(1999)
- Valley of Fear(1999)
- By Fire, By Moonlight(1999)
- Search for the Star(1999)
- The Secrets of the Scepter(2000)
- Night of the Shifter's Moon(2000)
- Shadows Over Balinor(2000)
- Unicorns of Balinor(2004)
Publication Order of Casebook Of Dr. McKenzie Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Case of the Roasted Onion(2006)
- The Case of the Tough-Talking Turkey(2007)
- The Case of the Ill-Gotten Goat(2008)
Publication Order of Beaufort & Company Mysteries Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Defending Angels(2008)
- Angel's Advocate(2009)
- Avenging Angels(2010)
- Angel's Verdict(2010)
- Angel Condemned(2011)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- From Selma to Sorrow: The Life and Death of Viola Liuzzo(1998)
Publication Order of Anthologies
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Death Dines at 8:30(2001)
- Death Dines In(2004)
- A Kudzu Christmas(2005)
- A Merry Band of Murderers(2006)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mary Stanton?
Mary Stanton is a bestselling author known for 8 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Mary Stanton book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Heavenly Horse Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Mary Stanton written?
Mary Stanton has written over 46 books across 8 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.