Does this page include every Terry Shames book?

This catalog lists the Terry Shames books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Terry Shames series listed separately?

Yes. Each Terry Shames series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Terry Shames books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Terry Shames Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Terry Shames books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Terry Shames bibliography.

Browse books by Terry Shames in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 14 books / 2 series

American author Terry Shames is best known for the Samuel Craddock mystery series, set in small-town Texas. Her debut novel, *A Killing at Cotton Hill*, was a finalist for the Macavity Award. This page provides the Terry Shames books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

Books by Terry Shames in Publication Order

2013 A Killing at Cotton Hill POoSCMB / 1 Buy

2014 The Last Death of Jack Harbin POoSCMB / 2 Buy

2014 Dead Broke in Jarrett Creek POoSCMB / 3 Buy

2015 A Deadly Affair at Bobtail Ridge POoSCMB / 4 Buy

2016 The Necessary Murder of Nonie Blake POoSCMB / 5 Buy

2017 An Unsettling Crime for Samuel Craddock POoSCMB / 6 Buy

2018 A Reckoning in the Back Country POoSCMB / 7 Buy

2019 A Risky Undertaking for Loretta Singletary POoSCMB / 8 Buy

2022 Murder at the Jubilee Rally POoSCMB / 9 Buy

2023 Guilt Strikes at Granger's Store POoSCMB / 10 Buy

2024 Perilous Waters POoJMB / 1 Buy

2024 The Troubling Death of Maddy Benson POoSCMB / 11 Buy

2025 Deep Dive POoJMB / 2 Buy

2025 The Curious Poisoning of Jewel Barnes POoSCMB / 12 Buy

Complete Terry Shames Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Jessie Madison Reading Order 2 books / 2024-2025

01 Perilous Waters 2024 Buy

02 Deep Dive 2025 Buy

Samuel Craddock Mystery Reading Order 12 books / 2013-2025

01 A Killing at Cotton Hill 2013 Buy

02 The Last Death of Jack Harbin 2014 Buy

03 Dead Broke in Jarrett Creek 2014 Buy

04 A Deadly Affair at Bobtail Ridge 2015 Buy

05 The Necessary Murder of Nonie Blake 2016 Buy

06 An Unsettling Crime for Samuel Craddock 2017 Buy

07 A Reckoning in the Back Country 2018 Buy

08 A Risky Undertaking for Loretta Singletary 2019 Buy

09 Murder at the Jubilee Rally 2022 Buy

10 Guilt Strikes at Granger's Store 2023 Buy

11 The Troubling Death of Maddy Benson 2024 Buy

12 The Curious Poisoning of Jewel Barnes 2025 Buy

Where to start with Terry Shames

What is the best order to read Terry Shames books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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