Livia J. Washburn

1 series 10 books in order

Livia J. Washburn is the national bestselling author of the Fresh-Baked Mysteries and has been a professional writer for more than 20 years. She received the Private Eye Writers of America Award and the American Mystery Award for her first mystery, Wild Night, written under the name L. J. Washburn, and she was nominated for a Spur Award by the Western Writers of America for a novel written with her husband, James Reasoner. She lives with her husband in a small Texas town where she is constantly experimenting with new recipes.

Known for: Fresh-Baked Mystery

Series by Livia J. Washburn

Fresh-Baked Mystery

10 books in order · 2006–2016

A Peach of a Murder

2006 · Livia J. Washburn

All year round, retired schoolteacher Phyllis Newsom is as sweet as peach pie-except during the Peach Festival, whose blue ribbon has slipped through…
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Murder By the Slice

2007 · Livia J. Washburn

At this year's school carnival fund-raiser, the obnoxious president of the Parent Teacher Organization is found stabbed through the heart with…
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The Christmas Cookie Killer

2008 · Livia J. Washburn

Christmas comes to Weatherford, Texas, in this delicious new entry in the national bestselling series. Yuletide is here?and retired teacher cum…
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Killer Crab Cakes

2009 · Livia J. Washburn

In this bake-off, people get knocked off. The irresistible new entry in the national bestselling series. When Phyllis?s cousin asks her to look after…
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The Pumpkin Muffin Murder

2011 · Livia J. Washburn

It's Thanksgiving in Weatherford, Texas, and Phyllis is taking her grandson, Bobby, to the first annual Harvest Festival with hopes of winning the…
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The Gingerbread Bump-Off

2011 · Livia J. Washburn

A Christmas killer has been icing Phylis Newsom's friends in the sixth Fresh-Baked mystery. Not only will Phyllis Newsom's house be featured in the…
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Wedding Cake Killer

2012 · Livia J. Washburn

Wedding bells will be ringing in Weatherford, Texas, this Christmas when Phyllis Newsom opens up her home for her best friend’s wedding. And although…
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The Fatal Funnel Cake

2013 · Livia J. Washburn

It’s time for the State Fair of Texas—and cooking contests galore! Fryers are heating up and stomachs are growling. But Phyllis Newsom had better…
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Trick or Deadly Treat

2014 · Livia J. Washburn

It’s Halloween in Weatherford, Texas—which means Phyllis Newsom is baking up a storm of yummy seasonal treats...but she’s about to get even busier…
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The Candy Cane Cupcake Killer

2016 · Livia J. Washburn

In this delectable Fresh Baked mystery, Phyllis Newsom returns with a festive Christmas recipe that’s to die for… ‘Tis the season in Weatherford,…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Livia J. Washburn written?

We list 10 books by Livia J. Washburn across 1 series, published between 2006–2016 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Livia J. Washburn's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “A Peach of a Murder.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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