Chelsea Thomas Books in Order
Chelsea Thomas has written 32 books, published between 2019 and 2024. The first book is Apple Die (2019) and the newest is The Deadly Dealer (2024). Publication order is the reading order below. 21 of the 32 books listed here are in the Apple Orchard Cozy series, which has its own page: Apple Orchard Cozy books in order.
- Books
- 32
- Published
- 2019–2024
- Pages on record
- 1,674 in 7 of 32 books
Chelsea Thomas writes cozy mysteries in two series, the Apple Orchard Cozy books and the Dog Groomer Mysteries. Food puns carry the titles: Apple Die, A Knead to Kill, Berried Alive, Candy Slain, Shot Through the Tart and Granny Smith is Dead all appeared in 2019, the year the catalogue opens. Thomas has published 32 books through to The Deadly Dealer (2024), and volumes run to a median of 244 pages.
How many Chelsea Thomas books are there?
Chelsea Thomas has 32 books, released between 2019 and 2024. They include 2 separate series.
Chelsea Thomas Books in Publication Order
The table lists all 32 Chelsea Thomas books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.
- 120191761/4
- 220192441/4
- 320192121/4
- 420192721/4
- 520192821/4
- 62019–1/4
- 720192241/4
- 820192641/4
- 92020–1/4
- 102020–1/4
- 112020–1/4
- 122020–1/4
- 132021–1/4
- 142021–1/4
- 152021–1/4
- 162021–1/4
- 172021–1/4
- 182021–1/4
- 192021–1/4
- 202021–1/4
- 212021–1/4
- 222022–1/4
- 232022–1/4
- 242022–1/4
- 252023–1/4
- 262023–1/4
- 272023–1/4
- 282023–1/4
- 292023–1/4
- 302023–1/4
- 312023–1/4
- 322024–1/4
Chelsea Thomas series in order
Each series linked below has its own reading-order page.
- Apple Orchard Cozy books in order 21 books
- Dog Groomer Mysteries books in order 11 books
Do you have to read Chelsea Thomas books in order?
You only need to read Chelsea Thomas books in order within each series: the books listed here span 2 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.
Where to start with Chelsea Thomas
Start with the first book of the Chelsea Thomas series you want to read: Apple Orchard Cozy starts with Apple Die (2019) and Dog Groomer Mysteries starts with A New Leash on Life (2021). The earliest catalogued title overall is Apple Die (2019).
What is the newest Chelsea Thomas book?
The Deadly Dealer (2024) is the newest Chelsea Thomas book released so far.
Is there a new Chelsea Thomas book coming?
No next Chelsea Thomas book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.
Chelsea Thomas at a glance
- Still publishing
- Chelsea Thomas published a book as recently as 2024.
- Release pace
- Chelsea Thomas books have appeared more than one a year on average.
- Length
- 1,674 pages across the 7 of 32 books with a recorded length, a median of 244 pages each.
- Busiest decade
- Most Chelsea Thomas books, 24 of 32, were published in the 2020s.




