Amanda M. Lee Books in Order (Updated: October 10, 2025)

The best way to read Amanda M. Lee is a split approach: follow publication order inside each mystery series (e.g., start Avery Shaw with Who, What, Where, When, Die (2011)), but use the author‑provided timeline order for the interconnected Wicked Witches of the Midwest universe because shorts, fantasies, and crossovers affect character arcs. This guide lays out both approaches clearly so you can choose the flow that fits your reading goals. This article is part of our book series in order collection, where you can find other popular authors’ books in order too.

Publication order

For most readers, publication order inside a series preserves reveals and character development as originally released. Below are the major series with their book-by-book publication years.

Avery Shaw Mysteries (journalist cozy mysteries)

1. Who, What, Where, When, Die — A rookie reporter’s simple assignment turns into her first real murder scoop. (2011)
2. If It Bleeds, It Leads — Chasing headlines puts Avery in the crosshairs of a killer with a message. (2012)
3. Buried Leads — Old secrets surface when a cold tip points to fresh danger. (2013)
4. Shot Off the Presses — A photo with missing context becomes the key to a newsroom-shaking mystery. (2014)
5. The Preditorial Page — A fiery editorial stirs enemies who prefer their scandals unpublished. (2014)
6. Misquoted & Demoted — One bad quote costs Avery her beat—until a murder begs her exclusive. (2015)
7. Headlines & Deadlines — A ticking clock forces Avery to choose: publish or perish. (2015)
8. Misprints & Mistakes — A tiny correction reveals a much bigger conspiracy. (2016)
9. Bylines & Skylines — A high-rise scandal threatens to bury the story—and Avery with it. (2016)
10. Off the Record — A source’s whisper leads to a secret someone will kill to keep. (2017)
11. Unwritten & Underwater — A lakeside mystery drags Avery into deep water—literally. (2017)
12. Extra! Extra! Dead All About It — A viral story turns deadly as the town chases the wrong narrative. (2018)
13. On Deadline & Under Fire — Breaking news becomes target practice for someone with a grudge. (2018)
14. Above the Fold & Below the Belt — A front-page scandal packs a political punch Avery must dodge. (2019)
15. Oracles & Obituaries — A prediction column eerily lines up with a string of deaths. (2019)
16. New Media & Old Grudges — Clickbait clashes with old feuds—and the body count rises. (2020)
17. Mayhem & Mistletoe — Holiday cheer sours when a festive scoop turns fatal. (2020)
18. Weddings & Whodunits — Vows, veils, and a very inconvenient murder. (2021)
19. Hard Hitting & Misleading — A bruising investigation exposes a campaign of lies. (2021)
20. Fake News & Office Blues — A newsroom shakeup masks a deadly disinformation play. (2022)
21. Opinionated & Out of Control — A fiery column fuels chaos—and a killer’s alibi. (2022)
22. Overedited & Underpaid — Budget cuts and buried truths leave Avery fighting uphill. (2023)
23. Press Releases & Puff Pieces — A too-perfect PR story hides a very imperfect crime. (2023)
24. Banner Headlines & Late Deadlines — A midnight scoop becomes a morning-after nightmare. (2024)
25. Bossy Nos & Circulation Woes — New management, old enemies, and a murder on page one. (2025)
26. Fair & Unbalanced — Avery finds that balance is the deadliest act when a scandal spins out of control. (2025)

Also, there is one more book which is planned:

Biased & Befuddled (2026)

View the “Avery Shaw Mystery (20-book series)” on Amazon US.

Quick series snapshot: A sharp, snarky newspaper reporter chases stories and stumbles into danger; tone is fast, witty, and puzzle‑forward.

Wicked Witches of the Midwest (complete to date)

1. Any Witch Way You Can (2012) — The Winchesters of Hemlock Cove stumble into murder, magic, and mayhem.
2. Every Witch Way But Wicked (2013) — A town event turns sinister as spells and suspects pile up.
3. Witching You Were Here (2013) — Old grudges resurface when a ghostly mystery rattles Hemlock Cove.
4. Witching on a Star (2014) — A celebrity visit brings paparazzi… and paranormal trouble.
5. Something to Witch About (2014) — Family secrets heat up while a killer hides in plain sight.
6. Witch Me Luck (2015) — A cursed streak tests Bay’s instincts—and Hemlock Cove’s patience.
7. Life’s a Witch (2015) — Romance and rivalry collide as a dangerous spell goes awry.
8. Charms & Witchdemeanors (2016) — A string of petty crimes points to a not-so-petty villain.
9. The Trouble With Witches (2016) — A festival fiasco turns deadly, forcing magical teamwork.
10. Off the Record (2017) — A journalist pokes around Hemlock Cove and uncovers more than headlines.
11. A Witch Before Dying (2017) — A legacy curse resurfaces with a ticking clock.
12. A Breath of Witchy Air (2018) — A getaway goes sideways when an ill wind blows in murder.
13. Witch, Interrupted (2018) — Bay’s plans are derailed by a case that hits too close to home.
14. Flip the Witch Switch (2019) — Going “low magic” backfires when a ruthless foe ups the stakes.
15. Witchin’ Around the Clock (2019) — A race against time pits the coven against a relentless adversary.
16. To Love a Witch (2020) — Matters of the heart tangle with a mystery only magic can untie.
17. The Witch Is Back (2020) — A returning enemy proves some problems don’t stay buried.
18. Prelude to a Witch (2021) — Clues from the past orchestrate present-day peril.
19. My Big Fat Witch Wedding (2021) — Vows, villains, and very nosy relatives—what could go wrong?
20. Friday the Witchteenth (2022) — Superstitions soar as a nightmare day turns deadly.
21. Lights, Cameras, Witches (2022) — Filming in Hemlock Cove brings drama on—and off—camera.
22. Dial W for Witch (2023) — A phone clue dials up danger and dark humor.
23. White Witchmas (2023) — Holiday cheer meets a chilling mystery.
24. All Quiet on the Witchy Front (2024) — A lull in town hides a brewing storm.
25. The Usual Witchspects (2024) — Everyone’s suspicious; no one’s safe from snark—or spells.
26. Last Witch Attempt (2025) — A final gambit forces impossible choices.
27. Witch Like No One Is Watching (2025, projected) — A stealthy threat tests the coven’s limits.
28. Big Witch Energy (2026, projected) — Big magic, bigger stakes—an arc-shaping showdown.

Also in this world: Shorts (holiday and character POV side stories) and Fantasy novellas (Witchy Tales, A Witch in Time, Make a Witch, A Witchmas Carol, All My Witches, Close Encounters of the Witchy Kind) that weave into the timeline (see Chronological Order below). View “Wicked Witches of the Midwest (28-book series)” on Amazon US.

Quick series snapshot: Multi‑generational Winchester witches in Hemlock Cove—humor‑heavy paranormal mysteries with recurring family dynamics.

Charlie Rhodes (paranormal investigation cozy)

1. The Bigfoot Blunder (2017)
2. The Chupacabra Catastrophe (2017)
3. The Werewolf Whoops (2018)
4. The Megalodon Mix‑Up (2018)
5. The Undead Uproar (2019)
   Short: Millie on a Mission (2019)
6. The Incubus Impasse (2019)
7. The Killer Clown Calamity (2020)
8. The Banshee Brouhaha (2020)
9. The Asylum Aberration (2021)
10. The Wendigo Whoop‑De‑Doo (2021)
11. The Haunted Hotel Hoopla (2022)
12. The Krampus Kink (2022)
13. The Alien Anomaly (2023)
14. The Rougarou Rigmarole (2023)
15. The Grim Reaper Gaffe (2024)

Quick series snapshot: A psychic joins the Legacy Foundation to chase cryptids and hauntings; occasional crossovers with the Witches/Mystic Caravan sphere.

Chronological order (Wicked Witches universe)

Because Amanda M. Lee mixes full‑length mysteries, shorts, and fantasy novellas—and sprinkles in crossovers with Mystic Caravan, Spells Angels, Two Broomsticks Gas & Grill, and Charlie Rhodes—the author maintains a timeline reading order. A condensed version (showing the flow and where the fantasies/shorts slot in):

• Any Witch Way You Can → Every Witch Way But Wicked → Witching You Were Here → Witching on a Star → Something to Witch About
• Shorts interlude: Careful What You Witch For; Wicked Brew
• Witch Me Luck → Fantasy: Witchy Tales → Short: On a Witch and a Prayer → Life’s a Witch → Charms & Witchdemeanors → Witchdependence Day
• Fantasy: A Witch in Time → The Trouble With Witches → Shorts: Four‑leaf Clover, Thistle While You Work → Murder Most Witchy → Short: Landon Calling
• Fantasy run: Make a Witch → A Witch Before Dying → A Witchmas Carol → All My Witches → A Breath of Witchy Air → Close Encounters of the Witchy Kind
• Back to mysteries: Witch, Interrupted → Flip the Witch Switch → Witchin’ Around the Clock → To Love a Witch → The Witch Is Back → Prelude to a Witch → My Big Fat Witch Wedding → Friday the Witchteenth → Lights, Cameras, Witches → Dial W for Witch → White Witchmas → All Quiet on the Witchy Front → The Usual Witchspects → Last Witch Attempt → (then new entries as released)

Notable crossovers that appear in this timeline: The Bigfoot Blunder (Charlie Rhodes #1), Freaky Witches (Mystic Caravan #7), Caffeinated Calamity and others from Two Broomsticks Gas & Grill, and multiple Spells Angels titles. Reading in this order provides the smoothest continuity for guest appearances, holiday events, and relationship threads across the shared world.

Recommended reading order

Recommendation:

• If you want a pure, non‑paranormal entry point, read Avery Shaw in publication order. It’s self‑contained and escalates difficulty and callback humor as intended.
• If you want the flagship paranormal arc, follow the Wicked Witches timeline order above (the author’s own sequence). It minimizes minor spoilers from shorts and ensures crossovers land where intended.
• Charlie Rhodes reads cleanly in publication order; treat noted crossovers as optional “bonus stops.”

This approach balances author intent (timeline in the witches world) with the snappy pacing of publication flow for series that don’t depend on cross‑title cameos.

Complete book series list (author name only)

Here are Amanda M. Lee’s primary series and spin‑offs under her own name, plus where they fit:

• Wicked Witches of the Midwest — core paranormal cozy line; includes shorts and the six‑book Witchy Tales fantasy arc that plugs into the timeline.
• Moonstone Bay — island‑set paranormal cozies starring Hadley Hunter; includes crossovers with the witches world.
• Mystic Caravan — magical circus adventures with frequent cross‑title cameos.
• Spells Angels — biker‑witch team led by Scout Randall; intersects with Hemlock Cove events.
• Two Broomsticks Gas & Grill — culinary cozy in the same universe; the Winchester witches appear from book two onward.
• Charlie Rhodes — Legacy Foundation paranormal investigations (loosely connected via crossovers).
• Aisling Grimlock → Death Gate — reaper‑centric arc that later hands off to Death Gate.
• Avery Shaw Mysteries — snarky newsroom cozies (non‑paranormal).

Tip: If you’re tracking everything in the shared universe, keep a note for where shorts slot (holiday stories often sit between main entries).

Upcoming / latest release status

• Wicked Witches of the Midwest: Latest mainline entries include The Usual Witchspects (2024) and Last Witch Attempt (2025). The author has indicated upcoming titles such as Witch Like No One Is Watching (2025) and Big Witch Energy (projected 2026).
• Avery Shaw: The series remains active through Bossy Nos & Circulation Woes (2025) and Fair & Unbalanced (2025), with a further volume listed for 2026.
• Charlie Rhodes: Latest listed entry is The Grim Reaper Gaffe (2024).
  Overall, the author’s release cadence remains brisk, with multiple active lines.

FAQs

Curious where to start? These concise answers help.

How many books are in the Wicked Witches of the Midwest series?
As of 2025, there are 26 mainline mysteries published, with additional shorts and six fantasy novellas, and more titles slated.

Is the Wicked Witches series finished?
No. It’s ongoing, with new titles announced and released regularly.

What order should I read Amanda M. Lee’s books?
Use publication order for each series, except follow the author’s timeline order for the Wicked Witches universe to account for shorts, fantasies, and crossovers.

Do the series crossover?
Yes. Wicked Witches, Moonstone Bay, Mystic Caravan, Spells Angels, Two Broomsticks Gas & Grill, and Charlie Rhodes share characters and events at points; the timeline order places these appropriately.

Are these suitable for younger readers?
They’re written for adults but fit the cozy mystery profile: light on graphic content, relying on humor, character dynamics, and puzzle‑solving.