How to Read the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery Series
For the best experience, you should read the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series in publication order. While each book features a standalone murder investigation, the overarching narrative, character relationships, and Addie Greyborne's personal backstory develop sequentially. Reading them in order helps you fully appreciate the progression of Addie's romantic interests, friendships, and her journey of healing after personal tragedy.
Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery Books in Order
The series consists of 11 full-length novels. Below is the complete list of books in their recommended reading order:
- Murder by the Book (2018) - Addie inherits her great-aunt's estate and opens her shop, only for a local murder to prompt her first investigation.
- Prologue to Murder (2019) - A search for hidden pirate treasure leads to a deadly secrets and local lore.
- Murder in the First Edition (2019) - A rare, stolen edition of a Charles Dickens classic is linked to a local merchant's death.
- Proof of Murder (2020) - Addie must clear her own name when she becomes the prime suspect in the death of a rival appraiser.
- A Page Marked for Murder (2020) - An old book donated to a library sale reveals a decades-old secret and sparks a new murder.
- Under the Cover of Murder (2021) - When a local historical society president is killed, a vintage journal holds the clues.
- To the Tome of Murder (2021) - Rumors of a cursed book and a death at an estate auction pull Addie back into sleuthing.
- A Margin for Murder (2022) - A manuscript hidden inside an antique desk leads to danger for Addie.
- Dedication to Murder (2023) - Addie investigates a murder connected to a local literary festival.
- A Limited Edition Murder (2024) - A trip to England leads to a murder investigation on the moors centered on a rare edition of Wuthering Heights.
- Epilogue to a Christmas Murder (2025) - The final installment of the series, featuring a holiday charity fundraiser and a rare copy of The Gift of the Magi.
A Bittersweet Conclusion
Author Lauren Elliott (who wrote under this pen name and was also known as Linda Maureen Fowler) passed away in August 2025. While there were initial plans and contracts for additional books in the series, Epilogue to a Christmas Murder, which was published posthumously in September 2025, serves as the definitive and final book in the series. It provides a concluding chapter to Addie's journey for her readers.
Other Series by Lauren Elliott
If you enjoy Lauren Elliott's writing style, she also authored the Crystals & CuriosiTEAS Mystery series. Set on the California coast, it follows an intuitive tea shop owner and contains three books:
- Steeped in Secrets (2022)
- Murder in a Cup (2023)
- A Spirited Blend (2025)