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Agnes Barton Senior Sleuths Mysteries Books in Order

19 Books
2012 – 2020 Published
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How to Read the Agnes Barton Senior Sleuths Mysteries

For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to read the Agnes Barton Senior Sleuths Mysteries in publication order. Because the characters age, relationships evolve, and recurring gags build over time, reading chronologically ensures you follow Agnes Barton and Eleanor Mason's detective partnership without missing crucial character development.

Agnes Barton Main Series in Order

While local databases and online retailers sometimes present slightly varying lists due to publishing schedule overlaps, the main sequence of novels flows as follows. Note that Grand Slammer (often omitted or misnumbered in older catalogs) fits in right before Art of Deception.

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  • Armed and Outrageous (2012)
  • Grannies, Guns and Ghosts (2013)
  • Trouble in Tawas (2013)
  • Senior Snoops (2013)
  • Treasure in Tawas (2014)
  • Bigfoot In Tawas (2014)
  • High Seas Honeymoon (2015)
  • Outrageous Vegas Vacation (2015)
  • Birds of a Feather (2015)
  • Undercover Inmates (2016)
  • Camping Caper (2016)
  • Hawaiian Hangover (2017)
  • Scandal in Tawas (2017)
  • Tawas Goes Hollywood (2017)
  • Hidden Secrets (2018)
  • Alien Attraction (2019)
  • Easter Eggs and Shotgun Shells (2019)
  • Murder of a Golf Pro (2019)
  • Grand Slammer (2019)
  • Art of Deception (2020)

    • Chronological Caveats and Order Discrepancies

    If you check different listing sites, you might notice minor order shuffles. For instance, some lists swap the positions of Trouble in Tawas and Senior Snoops, or number them differently. Rest assured, as long as you start with Armed and Outrageous, these mid-series swaps will not spoil your enjoyment of the cozy Michigan settings of Tadium and East Tawas.

    Spin-offs and Companion Series

    Agnes and Eleanor's adventures proved so popular that Madison Johns created several themed spin-off series. These allow readers to explore specific genres or seasons alongside the main mysteries:

    • Agnes Barton Paranormal Mysteries: Features ghostly investigations and supernatural themes (e.g., Haunted Hijinks, Ghostly Hijinks).
    • Agnes Barton/Kimberly Steele Cozy Mysteries: A co-authored styled crossover featuring younger characters alongside the classic grannies (e.g., Pretty, Hip, & Dead).
    • Agnes Barton Holiday Mystery Novellas: Festive, shorter capers celebrating holidays (e.g., The Great Turkey Caper).

    Frequently Asked

    QWhere should I start reading the Agnes Barton series?

    You should start with the first novel, Armed and Outrageous (2012). It introduces the main characters, their dynamic partnership, and the small-town Michigan setting.

    QIs Grand Slammer part of the Agnes Barton series?

    Yes, Grand Slammer is the 20th book in the main Agnes Barton Senior Sleuths Mystery series, published in late 2019, directly preceding Art of Deception.

    QAre there paranormal elements in the Agnes Barton books?

    While the main series remains a traditional cozy mystery with light humor, Madison Johns wrote a dedicated spin-off called the Agnes Barton Paranormal Mysteries for supernatural capers.

    QWhere are the Agnes Barton books set?

    The books are primarily set in the fictional communities of Tadium and East Tawas, located in Michigan.

    QCan the Agnes Barton spin-off novellas be read out of order?

    Yes, the Holiday Novellas and standalone spin-offs are designed to be enjoyed independently, though reading the main series first helps you fully appreciate the character dynamics.