Chesapeake Crimes Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Chesapeake Crimes books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the Chesapeake Crimes Series

The Chesapeake Crimes series is a collection of short mystery stories written by people who live in the Chesapeake Bay area. Since the authors are local, they use local places and real details in their stories. That gives the stories a sense of place and makes them feel real.

Each book in the series has different authors. Some are well-known and have won awards like the Agatha or Edgar. Others are just starting out. This mix gives you both established names and new voices. Most of the stories are about crime, lies and surprises. Some are dark, some are lighter, but all will keep you reading.

The first book, Chesapeake Crimes I, started it all. Donna Andrews edits the series and Laura Lippman writes the introductions. Both are mystery authors. Their names give the series some credibility and their involvement shows that these stories were chosen with care.

If you like short crime stories that are easy to get into and full of mystery, this series is just for you.