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A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery Books in Order

8 Books
2019 – 2021 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the best experience, readers should follow the series in its publication order. The chronological timeline matches the publication dates exactly, allowing you to watch the relationships, small-town gossip, and recurring characters develop naturally from book to book. The series begins with Bernadette “Bernie” Butler discovering a body on her mail route in Stamped Out and continues through eight delightful installments.

A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery Books in Order

  • Stamped Out (2019) – Bernie finds a body on her route and must team up with the local Front Porch Ladies to clear her friend's name.
  • Address For Murder (2019) – Bernie investigates a suspicious death while navigating her growing feelings for Mac Tabor.
  • All She Wrote (2020) – A wealthy widow's sudden marriage raises eyebrows and leads Bernie to overhear clues pointing to a killer.
  • Return To Sender (2020) – Bernie and her trusty feline sidekick, Rowena, tackle another small-town murder.
  • First Class Killer (2020) – Gossip turns deadly as Bernie uncovers secrets hidden within the mailbags.
  • Post Mortem (2021) – Another classic cozy mystery set against the backdrop of Sugar Creek Gap.
  • Deadly Delivery (2021) – The stakes rise when a delivery contains clues to a brand new investigation.
  • Red Letter Slay (2021) – The eighth installment where Bernie must solve a puzzling crime before it's too late.

Setting and Crossovers

All books in the series are set in the fictional town of Sugar Creek Gap, Kentucky. While Tonya Kappes has written several other popular cozy mystery series set in Kentucky (such as A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery), the Mail Carrier series stands alone with no major crossover storylines. You do not need to read any of her other series to fully enjoy Bernie's adventures.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery series?

You should start with the first book, Stamped Out, published in 2019, to properly introduce yourself to Bernadette Butler, Sugar Creek Gap, and the recurring cast of characters.

QDoes the chronological order differ from the publication order?

No. The chronological storyline follows the publication order exactly, starting with Stamped Out and ending with Red Letter Slay.

QAre there recipes included in the books?

Yes, true to Tonya Kappes' cozy style, each book in the series includes delicious southern recipes at the end, such as Pumpkin Sugar Cookies and Lemon Philly Pie.

QWho narrates the audiobook versions of the series?

The audiobook versions of the Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery series are narrated by Tiffany Morgan.

QIs the Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery series completed?

As of now, the series contains eight books, ending with Red Letter Slay in 2021. No further installments have been officially announced by the author.

QCan the books be read as standalones?

While each book contains a self-contained murder mystery that is fully resolved, the character relationships and subplots build over time, so it is highly recommended to read them in order.