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Bubba Snoddy Books in Order

13 Books
2010 – 2023 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to read the Bubba Snoddy books in publication order. The main novels trace a continuous, chronological story arc detailing Bubba's relationship developments, the local drama of Pegramville, and the ongoing saga of the Snoddy mansion. The companion novellas starring Bubba's cousin, Brownie Snoddy, fit in as half-step entries that flesh out the local universe but are not strictly required to follow the main plot.

The Main Reading Path

  1. Bubba and the Dead Woman (2010) - The series starter where Bubba is accused of murdering his ex-fiancée.
  2. Bubba and the 12 Deadly Days of Christmas (2011) - A festive holiday mystery involving a corpse in a Santa suit.
  3. Bubba and the Missing Woman (2011) - Bubba races to Dallas to rescue the woman of his dreams, Deputy Willodean Gray.
  4. Brownie and the Dame (2012) - Book 3.5. A companion novella featuring Bubba's mischievous ten-year-old cousin, Brownie Snoddy.
  5. Bubba and the Mysterious Murder Note (2013) - Bubba deals with an old letter and escalating small-town secrets.
  6. The Ransom of Brownie (2013) - Book 4.5. Another companion novella focusing on Brownie's chaotic return to the estate.
  7. Bubba and the Zigzaggery Zombies (2014) - A spooky installment dealing with weird occurrences and local lore.
  8. Bubba and the Ten Little Loonies (2015) - A humorous, suspenseful take on classic closed-room mystery tropes.
  9. Bubba and the Wacky Wedding Wickedness (2016) - Wedding bells and murder chaos mix in Pegramville.
  10. Bubba and the Curious Cadaver (2017) - A wild case involving a gentlemen's club and strange, secretive figures.
  11. Bubba and the Curse of the Boogity-Boo (2019) - Paranormal elements take center stage at the historical Snoddy Mansion.
  12. Bubba and the Late Lamented Lassie (2020) - Bubba finds himself investigating a mystery connected to an old flame.
  13. Bubba and the Dead Guy (2023) - Bubba gets caught up in another Pegramville crime scene.
  14. Bubba and the Cantankerous Curse (2026) - The newest release, featuring falling meteorites, curses, and bizarre disasters.

Chronological Flow & Companion Novellas

Since the publication order matches the internal chronology of Pegramville, there are no confusing timeline jumps. The only decision readers need to make is whether to include the Brownie novellas. These shorter stories follow Brownie Snoddy, Bubba's precocious, ten-year-old cousin who has a reputation for causing absolute havoc during spring break and family visits. If you prefer to focus strictly on Bubba's primary investigations, you can skip the novellas and read the main novels (numbered 1 through 12) sequentially.

Spin-offs and Co-authored Works

While the Bubba Snoddy series remains C.L. Bevill's most prominent work, she has also penned other supernatural and romantic suspense series (such as the Lake People and Cat Clan series). For those looking at Bevill's broader catalog, she co-authored the standalone novel The Last Mandarin with Mellissa Fung. However, this book is completely separate from the cozy mystery style of Pegramville.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading the Bubba Snoddy series?

You should start with the first novel, Bubba and the Dead Woman, which introduces Pegramville, the Snoddy family dynamics, and Bubba's loyal basset hound, Precious.

QHow many books are in the Bubba Snoddy series?

As of 2026, the series consists of 12 main novels and 2 companion novellas, bringing the total number of entries in the Pegramville universe to 14.

QAre the Brownie Snoddy novellas required reading?

No, they are optional. The novellas Brownie and the Dame (Book 3.5) and The Ransom of Brownie (Book 4.5) focus on Bubba's cousin and do not alter the main storyline of the novels.

QWho is Brownie Snoddy?

Brownie is Bubba's highly mischievous, ten-year-old cousin who visits the Snoddy Mansion and gets involved in his own chaotic sleuthing adventures.

QWhat is the newest Bubba Snoddy book?

The latest book in the series is Bubba and the Cantankerous Curse, published in April 2026.

QAre there any crossover books or co-authored works in this series?

No. The Bubba Snoddy mysteries are written entirely by C.L. Bevill. She has co-authored a standalone novel, The Last Mandarin, but it is unrelated to the Pegramville universe.