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7 Books
1999 – 2008 Published
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How to Read the Augusta Goodnight Books

If you want to dive into Mignon F. Ballard's cozy paranormal mysteries, the best way to read the series is in publication order. Because the books follow a linear progression of Augusta's angelic assignments and the earthly lives of the characters she helps, reading them chronologically matches their release dates exactly.

You should start with the debut novel, Angel at Troublesome Creek, which introduces Augusta Goodnight—a guardian angel who died during WWII—and establishes her unique style of subtle guidance, old-fashioned wit, and strawberry-scented magic.

Augusta Goodnight Series in Order

The core series consists of seven novels published between 1999 and 2008:

  1. Angel at Troublesome Creek (1999) – Augusta helps Mary George Murphy investigate her aunt's suspicious death in Troublesome Creek.
  2. An Angel to Die For (2000) – Augusta assists Prentice Dobson in uncovering the truth behind her sister's death and a disturbed grave.
  3. Shadow of an Angel (2002) – Augusta guides Minda Hobbs as she solves her cousin's murder using clues from a secret society and a quilt.
  4. The Angel Whispered Danger (2003) – Augusta helps Kate McBride look into her family's dark past and a series of crimes.
  5. Too Late for Angels (2005) – Augusta aids a widow and investigates a long-unsolved disappearance.
  6. The Angel and the Jabberwocky Murders (2006) – Augusta teams up with Lucy Nan Pilgrim to solve a series of college disappearances linked to Lewis Carroll's poem.
  7. Hark! The Herald Angel Screamed (2008) – Augusta returns during the Christmas season to help solve a festive yet deadly mystery.

Crossover Appearances & Spin-offs

While the main series ended in 2008, Augusta Goodnight made a surprise comeback in Mignon F. Ballard’s other historical cozy mystery series, the Miss Dimple Kilpatrick series. This series is set in Georgia during World War II and follows a schoolteacher sleuth.

  • Miss Dimple and the Slightly Bewildered Angel (2016) – This is the fifth book in the Miss Dimple series and serves as a direct crossover. Augusta Goodnight manifests in the town of Elderberry to assist Miss Dimple after a shocking murder.

For the complete Augusta Goodnight experience, read this crossover book after finishing the main seven-book series.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best starting point for the Augusta Goodnight series?

You should start with the first book in the series, Angel at Troublesome Creek, to understand Augusta's origin as a guardian angel and get introduced to the recurring themes and cozy atmosphere.

QDoes the Augusta Goodnight series have a chronological order different from the publication order?

No. The chronological timeline of the books matches their publication order exactly, meaning you can read them in the order they were released without any timeline confusion.

QWho is Augusta Goodnight in Mignon Ballard’s books?

Augusta is a guardian angel and WWII-era spirit who helps people solve mysteries and mend hearts. She is known for her strawberry-scented presence, old-fashioned charm, and a knack for baking.

QAre there recipes included in the Augusta Goodnight books?

Yes. The novels often feature recipes for the Southern treats Augusta bakes, including her famous strawberry muffins.

QWhere does the Augusta Goodnight series take place?

The mysteries are set in small Southern towns across South Carolina and Georgia, such as the fictional town of Stone's Throw.

QIs Augusta Goodnight featured in any other books?

Yes, Augusta appears as a crossover character in Miss Dimple and the Slightly Bewildered Angel (2016), which is the fifth book in Mignon F. Ballard's Miss Dimple Kilpatrick series.