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(b.Carolyn Gimpel Hart (born Carolyn Gimpel in Oklahoma) is a mystery writer who has won two Agatha Awards. She began as a journalist writing under the name Carolyn G. Hart. She gained wider attention twenty years later with the Death on Demand series.
Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Romance
Series
Death On Demand
1. Death on Demand (1987)
2. Design for Murder (1988)
3. Something Wicked (1988)
4. Honeymoon With Murder (1988)
5. A Little Class on Murder (1989)
6. Deadly Valentine (1990)
7. The Christie Caper (1991)
8. Southern Ghost (1992)
9. Mint Julep Murder (1995)
10. Yankee Doodle Dead (1998)
11. White Elephant Dead (1999)
12. Sugarplum Dead (2000)
13. April Fool Dead (2002)
14. Engaged to Die (2003)
15. Murder Walks the Plank (2004)
16. Death of the Party (2005)
17. Dead Days of Summer (2006)
18. Death Walked in (2008)
19. Dare to Die (2009)
20. Laughed 'til He Died (2010)
21. Dead by Midnight (2011)
22. Death Comes Silently (2012)
23. Dead, White, and Blue (2013)
24. Death at the Door (2014)
25. Don't Go Home (2015)
26. Walking on My Grave (2017)
1. Death on Demand (1987)
2. Design for Murder (1988)
3. Something Wicked (1988)
4. Honeymoon With Murder (1988)
5. A Little Class on Murder (1989)
6. Deadly Valentine (1990)
7. The Christie Caper (1991)
8. Southern Ghost (1992)
9. Mint Julep Murder (1995)
10. Yankee Doodle Dead (1998)
11. White Elephant Dead (1999)
12. Sugarplum Dead (2000)
13. April Fool Dead (2002)
14. Engaged to Die (2003)
15. Murder Walks the Plank (2004)
16. Death of the Party (2005)
17. Dead Days of Summer (2006)
18. Death Walked in (2008)
19. Dare to Die (2009)
20. Laughed 'til He Died (2010)
21. Dead by Midnight (2011)
22. Death Comes Silently (2012)
23. Dead, White, and Blue (2013)
24. Death at the Door (2014)
25. Don't Go Home (2015)
26. Walking on My Grave (2017)
Henrie O
1. Dead Man's Island (1993)
2. Scandal in Fair Haven (1994)
3. Death in Lovers' Lane (1997)
4. Death in Paradise (1998)
5. Death on the River Walk (1999)
6. Resort to Murder (2001)
7. Set Sail for Murder (2007)
1. Dead Man's Island (1993)
2. Scandal in Fair Haven (1994)
3. Death in Lovers' Lane (1997)
4. Death in Paradise (1998)
5. Death on the River Walk (1999)
6. Resort to Murder (2001)
7. Set Sail for Murder (2007)
Bailey Ruth
1. Ghost At Work (2008)
2. Merry, Merry Ghost (2009)
3. Ghost in Trouble (2010)
4. Ghost Gone Wild (2013)
5. Ghost Wanted (2014)
6. Ghost to the Rescue (2015)
7. Ghost Times Two (2016)
8. Ghost on the Case (2017)
1. Ghost At Work (2008)
2. Merry, Merry Ghost (2009)
3. Ghost in Trouble (2010)
4. Ghost Gone Wild (2013)
5. Ghost Wanted (2014)
6. Ghost to the Rescue (2015)
7. Ghost Times Two (2016)
8. Ghost on the Case (2017)
Novels
The Secret of the Cellars (1964)
Dangerous Summer (1968)
No Easy Answers (1970)
Rendezvous in Veracruz (1972)
Danger, High Explosives! (1972)
Flee from the Past (1976)
A Settling of Accounts (1976)
Escape from Paris (1982)
The Rich Die Young (1983)
Death by Surprise (1983)
Castle Rock (1983)
Skulduggery (1984)
The Devereaux Legacy (1986)
Brave Hearts (1987)
Letter From Home (2003)
The Sunken Sailor (2004) (with Simon Brett, Jan Burke, Dorothy Cannell, Margaret Coel, Deborah Crombie, Eileen Dreyer, Edward Marston, Francine Mathews, Sharan Newman, Alexandra Ripley, Walter Satterthwait, Sarah Smith and Carolyn Wheat)
Cry in the Night (2012)
Cliff's Edge (2014)
High Stakes (2015)
Peril Off Padre (2018)
Dangerous Summer (1968)
No Easy Answers (1970)
Rendezvous in Veracruz (1972)
Danger, High Explosives! (1972)
Flee from the Past (1976)
A Settling of Accounts (1976)
Escape from Paris (1982)
The Rich Die Young (1983)
Death by Surprise (1983)
Castle Rock (1983)
Skulduggery (1984)
The Devereaux Legacy (1986)
Brave Hearts (1987)
Letter From Home (2003)
The Sunken Sailor (2004) (with Simon Brett, Jan Burke, Dorothy Cannell, Margaret Coel, Deborah Crombie, Eileen Dreyer, Edward Marston, Francine Mathews, Sharan Newman, Alexandra Ripley, Walter Satterthwait, Sarah Smith and Carolyn Wheat)
Cry in the Night (2012)
Cliff's Edge (2014)
High Stakes (2015)
Peril Off Padre (2018)
Collections
Crime on her Mind (1999)
Secrets and Other Stories of Suspense (2002)
Motherhood Is Murder (2003) (with Mary Daheim, Jane Isenberg and Shirley Rousseau Murphy)
Secrets and Other Stories of Suspense (2002)
Motherhood Is Murder (2003) (with Mary Daheim, Jane Isenberg and Shirley Rousseau Murphy)
Series contributed to
Bibliomysteries
22. From the Queen (2015)
Book 'Em (omnibus) (2018) (with Megan Abbott, Thomas H Cook and Thomas Perry)
22. From the Queen (2015)
Book 'Em (omnibus) (2018) (with Megan Abbott, Thomas H Cook and Thomas Perry)
Anthologies edited
Non fiction
The Sooner Story, 1890-1980 (1980) (with Charles F Long)
Cooks' Books (2005)
Much Depends on Dinner (2008)
A Feast of Cooks (2009)
Cooks' Books (2005)
Much Depends on Dinner (2008)
A Feast of Cooks (2009)
Awards
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Carolyn Hart recommends
Paws Before Dying (1991)
(Dog Lover's Mystery, book 4)
Susan Conant
"Conant is a gifted and original writer who charms, delights, and satisfies."
Tippy-Toe Murder (1994)
(Lucy Stone, book 2)
Leslie Meier
"I like Lucy Stone a lot, and so will readers."
Remember the Alibi (1994)
(Peaches Dann, book 2)
Elizabeth Daniels Squire
"Wonderfully written and absolutely original... terrific."
Do Unto Others (1994)
(Jordan Poteet, book 1)
Jeff Abbott
"One of the most fun mysteries I've read in years. Thumbs up to Jeff Abbott's delightful debut novel."
Irish Chain (1995)
(Benni Harper, book 2)
Earlene Fowler
"Benni Harper is bright, fresh, funny - and endearing."
The Body in the Transept (1995)
(Dorothy Martin, book 1)
Jeanne M Dams
"Rings as clear and true as hand-bells on a Sunday morning."
Class Reunions Are Murder (1996)
(Nan Robinson, book 3)
Taffy Cannon
"Taffy Cannon is a superb writer."
Somebody Else's Child (1996)
(Theresa Galloway mystery, book 1)
Terris McMahan Grimes
"I fell in love with new sleuth Theresa Galloway... A terrific debut."
Hickory Dickory Stalk (1996)
(E. J. Pugh, book 2)
Susan Rogers Cooper
"One of today's finest mystery writers."
War and Peas (1996)
(Jane Jeffry, book 8)
Jill Churchill
"Jill Churchill creates domestic malice with a deft pen."
The Toyotomi Blades (1997)
(Ken Tanaka, book 2)
Dale Furutani
"Sleuth Ken Tanaka is appealing and bright in a clever and captivatingly original story."
The Last Noel (1997)
(Iris House B & B Mystery, book 4)
Jean Hager
"Put The Last Noel at the top of your mystery list!"
Between a Wok and a Hard Place (1998)
(Pennsylvania Dutch Mysteries with Recipes, book 5)
Tamar Myers
"A delicious treat."
Murder Shoots the Bull (1999)
(Southern Sisters, book 6)
Anne George
"The cleverest set of sister sleuths in history. I love her books."
Backstage Murder (1999)
(Linda Haggerty, book 1)
Shelley Freydont
"Shelley Freydont writes with grace and her debut mystery will captivate readers."
Nursery Crimes (2000)
(Mommy-Track, book 1)
Ayelet Waldman
"Funny, clever, touching, original, wacky and wildly successful."
Murder of a Small-Town Honey (2000)
(Scumble River, book 1)
Denise Swanson
"A charming, insightful debut."
An Angel to Die for (2000)
(Augusta Goodnight, book 2)
Mignon F Ballard
"Ballard's inspiring series featuring guardian angel Augusta Goodnight deserves a golden halo."
Miss Zukas Shelves the Evidence (2000)
(Miss Zukas, book 8)
Jo Dereske
"An enchanting series... I love Miss Zukas mysteries."
The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2001)
(Jersey Shore, book 4)
Beth Sherman
"A powerful, compelling and riveting mystery."
Dancing Dead (2002)
(Sister Rose Callahan Mystery, book 6)
Deborah Woodworth
"Sister Rose Callahan is a marvelous heroine with wisdom and charm to spare."
A Deep Blue Farewell (2002)
(Scotia MacKinnon, book 2)
Sharon Duncan
"If I'm ever in deep trouble, I'll race to [Scotia's]] office."
If Cooks Could Kill (2002)
(Angie Amalfi, book 10)
Joanne Pence
"Joanne Pence provides laughter, love, and cold chills."
Who Left That Body in the Rain? (2002)
(Thoroughly Southern Mystery, book 4)
Patricia Sprinkle
"Charms, mystifies, and delights."
Pick Your Poison (2004)
(Yellow Rose Mysteries, book 1)
Leann Sweeney
"Pick Your Poison is as Texan as Dr Pepper - swigging armadillo at the Alamo. A rip-roaring read!"
Death By Deep Dish Pie (2004)
(Stain-Busting Mystery, book 2)
Sharon Short
"A hilarious one-of-a-kind mystery."
Keys to Death (2005)
(Booked for Travel)
Emily Toll
"A new mystery from Emily Toll is always reason to celebrate. A superb writer who entertains and mystifies with equal skill."
Getting Old Is Murder (2005)
(Gladdy Gold, book 1)
Rita Lakin
"Gladdy Gold is a treasure, Miss Marple in Yiddish. Salty. Sassy. Sunny."
Hare Today, Dead Tomorrow (2006)
(Reigning Cats And Dogs, book 4)
Cynthia Baxter
"Five paws up for Cynthia Baxter's Reigning Cats and Dogs series!"
Under the Skin (2011)
(Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mystery, book 6)
Vicki Lane
"Vicki Lane is a born storyteller in the finest tradition of Sharyn McCrumb."
Lowcountry Boil (2012)
(Liz Talbot Mystery, book 1)
Susan M Boyer
"Imaginative, empathetic, genuine, and fun."
Double Dog Dare (2013)
(Raine Stockton Dog Mystery, book 8)
Donna Ball
"Will delight mystery fans and Enchant dog lovers."
Cook the Books (2014)
(Scrappy Librarian Mystery, book 3)
Marion Moore Hill
"Mixes mystery, humor and literary nuggets. First rate and fun!"
Jingo Street (2014)
Sharon Ervin
"A passionate attraction, a wrenching denouement Jingo Street is a book to remember. Another first-rate title from Sharon Ervin."
How to Catch a Cat (2015)
(Cats and Curios, book 6)
Rebecca M Hale
"(This series) will delight mystery readers and elicit a purr from those who obey cats."
Murder Ties the Knot (2015)
(Haunted Souvenir, book 4)
Christy Fifield
"Appealing...A cantankerous parrot(and) a charming heroine."
Deadly Desires at Honeychurch Hall (2015)
(Honeychurch Hall, book 2)
Hannah Dennison
"The mistress of hilarious British mysteries fabulous fun."
No Cats Allowed (2016)
(Cat in the Stacks Mystery, book 7)
Miranda James
"Warm, charming, and Southern as the tastiest grits."
Grave Errors (2017)
(Witch City Mystery, book 5)
Carol J Perry
"Highly original and great fun. A triumph of imagination with twists and turns to delight readers."
Bel, Book, and Scandal (2017)
(Belfast McGrath Mystery, book 3)
Maggie McConnon
"Spirited, fun, and as Irish as a shamrock."
Til Death Do Us Party (2018)
(Liv And Di In Dixie Mystery, book 4)
Vickie Fee
"Down home and delightful."
Trouble On the Books (2019)
(Castle Bookshop Mystery, book 1)
Essie Lang
"When events turn dangerous in an old smuggling haunt, new bookseller and retired book editor Shelby Cox uses her editorial smarts to save the innocent and capture the guilty."
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