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Order of Donna Andrews Books
If there were ever a literary genius who could commit a murder and still leave you laughing—Donna Andrews would be the prime suspect. Born on November 22, 1952, in Yorktown, Virginia, Donna didn’t just grow up with stories—she mastered the fine art of telling them with a razor-sharp wit and a feathered flair. And yes, we do mean feathered—because who else could turn a sleuthing blacksmith and a crime-solving talking bird into bestselling gold?
Donna Andrews is very much alive and writing, thank goodness. Her imagination is far too valuable to be shelved prematurely, and the Meg Langslow mystery series—her feather in the cap—shows no signs of quieting down. Each title is a whirlwind of quirky characters, bizarre situations, and an occasional corpse (or two), all wrapped in irresistible humor and heart.
But before she had readers snorting with laughter over murder weapons and meddling relatives, she was a student of English and Drama at the University of Virginia, sharpening her pen like a dagger. The irony? For someone who writes about gruesome deaths, Donna exudes warmth, intelligence, and charm in every interview and page. It's like being handed a cup of hot cocoa… laced with arsenic (fictionally speaking, of course).
Her writing journey took off with a bang—literally. Her debut novel, “Murder with Peacocks” (1999), didn’t just flap its wings and fly—it soared. It won the prestigious Agatha Award for Best First Novel, along with the Anthony and Barry Awards. From there, Donna didn’t just ride the wave of success; she surfed it with a chainsaw-wielding flamingo. That same book also introduced us to Meg Langslow, the spirited blacksmith-turned-sleuth whose zany family and sharp mind have made her a staple in the cozy mystery genre.
Donna isn’t just prolific—she’s a force. With over 30 books in the Meg Langslow series (and counting), she’s built an entire town—Caerphilly, Virginia—filled with oddballs, mysteries, and mayhem. And just when you think it can’t get more absurd, Donna throws in a Christmas parade, a Renaissance fair, or an emu stampede. Yet, she always keeps it human. Amid the humor, her characters deal with real relationships, real responsibilities, and the occasional moral crisis (alongside figuring out whodunit).
She’s also not confined to one writing identity—Donna’s work often tips into satire, social commentary, and family comedy, making her mysteries feel like you're watching a delightful sitcom with a death or two. Her books are a masterclass in balancing tone—keeping the stakes real while making readers chuckle, cringe, and cheer.
In the world of crime fiction, where noir dominates and brooding detectives abound, Donna Andrews is a vibrant, technicolor rebellion. She writes with the light touch of P.G. Wodehouse, the plotting mind of Agatha Christie, and the soul of someone who probably throws the best murder mystery parties in town.
And the best part? She’s not done yet.
So if you haven’t cracked open a Donna Andrews book, brace yourself. Behind those cozy covers lies a world where birds talk back, Christmas gets deadly, and the most dangerous weapon isn’t the knife—it’s sarcasm.
Publication Order of Series Books
Publication Order of Meg Langslow
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Murder with Peacocks | 1999 | Amazon |
| Murder with Puffins | 2000 | Amazon |
| Revenge of the Wrought Iron Flamingos | 2001 | Amazon |
| Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon | 2002 | Amazon |
| We'll Always Have Parrots | 2003 | Amazon |
| Owls Well That Ends Well | 2005 | Amazon |
| No Nest for the Wicket | 2006 | Amazon |
| The Penguin Who Knew Too Much | 2007 | Amazon |
| Cockatiels at Seven | 2008 | Amazon |
| Six Geese A-Slaying | 2008 | Amazon |
| Swan for the Money | 2009 | Amazon |
| Stork Raving Mad | 2010 | Amazon |
| The Real Macaw | 2011 | Amazon |
| Some Like it Hawk | 2012 | Amazon |
| The Hen of the Baskervilles | 2013 | Amazon |
| Duck the Halls | 2013 | Amazon |
| The Good, the Bad, and the Emus | 2014 | Amazon |
| The Nightingale Before Christmas | 2014 | Amazon |
| Lord of the Wings | 2015 | Amazon |
| Die Like an Eagle | 2016 | Amazon |
| Gone Gull | 2017 | Amazon |
| How the Finch Stole Christmas! | 2017 | Amazon |
| Toucan Keep a Secret | 2018 | Amazon |
| Lark! The Herald Angels Sing | 2018 | Amazon |
| Terns of Endearment | 2019 | Amazon |
| Owl Be Home for Christmas | 2019 | Amazon |
| The Falcon Always Wings Twice | 2020 | Amazon |
| The Gift of the Magpie | 2020 | Amazon |
| Murder Most Fowl | 2021 | Amazon |
| The Twelve Jays of Christmas | 2021 | Amazon |
| Round Up the Usual Peacocks | 2022 | Amazon |
| Dashing Through the Snowbirds | 2022 | Amazon |
| Dashing Through the Snowbirds | 2022 | Amazon |
| Birder, She Wrote | 2023 | Amazon |
| Let It Crow! Let It Crow! Let It Crow! | 2023 | Amazon |
| Between a Wren and a Hard Place | 2024 | Amazon |
| Rockin’ Around the Chickadee | 2024 | Amazon |
| For Duck’s Sake | 2025 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Turing Hopper
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| You've Got Murder | 2002 | Amazon |
| Click Here For Murder | 2003 | Amazon |
| Access Denied | 2004 | Amazon |
| Delete All Suspects | 2005 | Amazon |