Riley Adams

1 series 4 books in order

Riley Adams is the bestselling cozy mystery author of the Southern Quilting mysteries, Memphis Barbeque mysteries, and the Myrtle Clover series. She lives in Matthews, North Carolina, with her husband and two teenage children.

Known for
A Memphis BBQ Mystery

Series by Riley Adams

A Memphis BBQ Mystery

4 books in order · 2011–2013

  1. Cover of Delicious and Suspicious

    Delicious and Suspicious

    2011 · Riley Adams

    Welcome to Aunt Pat's barbecue restaurant, which serves up Memphis fun with a side order of murder. Recipes included. Named in honor of Lulu Taylor's…

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  2. Cover of Finger Lickin' Dead

    Finger Lickin' Dead

    2011 · Riley Adams

    When an anonymous food critic blasts several local restaurants- including Aunt Pat's-Lulu Taylor and her customers are biting mad, especially when…

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  3. Cover of Hickory Smoked Homicide

    Hickory Smoked Homicide

    2011 · Riley Adams

    BBQ-joint owner Lulu Taylor knows pretty much everyone in Memphis who loves ribs. But one person she'd rather not know is Tristan Pembroke, a snooty…

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  4. Cover of Rubbed Out

    Rubbed Out

    2013 · Riley Adams

    Even Lulu Taylor—proprietress of Aunt Pat’s Barbeque Restaurant in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee—needs to get out of the kitchen now and then. But…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Riley Adams written?

We list 4 books by Riley Adams across 1 series, published between 2011–2013 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Riley Adams's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Delicious and Suspicious.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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