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Cackleberry Club Mysteries Books in Order

9 Books
2008 – 2021 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, we recommend reading the Cackleberry Club Mysteries in publication order. Because the core characters—Suzanne, Toni, and Petra—experience significant life developments, relationship shifts, and personal growth from one story to the next, reading them chronologically prevents spoilers and lets you fully appreciate their journey.

Cackleberry Club Mysteries in Order

The series consists of nine main books, starting in 2008 and concluding (for now) in 2020/2021. There are no separate subseries or chronological deviations to worry about.

  1. Eggs in Purgatory (2008) - The café opens and the ladies find themselves investigating a murder in their own backyard.
  2. Eggs Benedict Arnold (2009) - Suzanne is drugged while investigating the murder of a local mortician.
  3. Bedeviled Eggs (2010) - A Halloween-themed mystery involving a crossbow murder at the café's entrance.
  4. Stake & Eggs (2012) - A snowy winter setting brings a brand new cold-blooded crime to Kindred.
  5. Eggs in a Casket (2014) - The trio investigates the suspicious death of a local funeral home director.
  6. Scorched Eggs (2014) - A fire at a local business leads to the discovery of a body and a web of secrets.
  7. Egg Drop Dead (2016) - A local farm owner is killed, pointing to a mystery buried deep in the community.
  8. Eggs on Ice (2018) - A festive Christmas-themed cozy where a curmudgeonly attorney is murdered during a holiday play rehearsal.
  9. Egg Shooters (2020) - The ninth installment where a high-society wedding in Kindred is disrupted by a shocking crime.

Reading Guidance and Atmosphere

Set in the fictional Midwestern town of Kindred, the Cackleberry Club Café is the heartbeat of this series. The café itself is a cozy haven, boasting not just a kitchen serving up famous egg dishes, but also a book nook and a knitting nest. Along with the whodunit plots, readers will enjoy the tight-knit friendship among the three main women who are all rebuilding their lives. As a bonus for foodies, Laura Childs wraps up each novel with a selection of recipes from the café's kitchen, making the books as appetizing as they are entertaining.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Cackleberry Club Mysteries?

You should start with the first book in the series, Eggs in Purgatory. Since the characters' personal lives and friendships evolve throughout the series, reading them in order provides the best experience.

QAre there recipes included in the Cackleberry Club books?

Yes! True to cozy mystery fashion, Laura Childs includes delicious, egg-centric recipes at the back of the books, so you can whip up some café specialties at home.

QWill there be a tenth Cackleberry Club book?

As of 2026, Laura Childs has not announced a tenth book in the series. The last book published was Egg Shooters in late 2020. However, she remains highly active writing her popular Tea Shop Mysteries.

QIn what state is the fictional town of Kindred located?

The series is set in the fictional town of Kindred, which is located in the American Midwest. While some retail websites list it as Tennessee or Minnesota, the author officially describes it as a generic Midwestern town.

QWho are the main characters in the Cackleberry Club series?

The series follows three main protagonists in their forties: Suzanne, Toni, and Petra. Together, they run the Cackleberry Club café, which features a book nook and a yarn shop alongside its cozy dining room.

QIs there a difference between the publication and chronological order?

No. The publication order matches the chronological order perfectly, meaning you can simply follow the books from the first release to the last without any timeline confusion.