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Patti Benning Books in Order

Patti Benning has written 300 books, published between 2016 and 2026. The first book is Killer Caramel Cookies (2016) and the newest is Barbecue Bedlam (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
300
Published
2016–2026
Pages on record
6,896 in 48 of 300 books
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Cozy mystery is Patti Benning's entire field, and food supplies many of the titles. Benning's catalogue reaches 300 books published between 2016 and 2026, opening with Killer Caramel Cookies and arriving at Barbecue Bedlam. Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria and Darling Deli sit alongside Search and Rescue, Rambling RV, Sit, Stay, Sleep, Nightsmith Novelties, Real Estate Rescue, Egret Isle and Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska. Benning remains in active publication.

How many Patti Benning books are there?

Patti Benning has 300 books, released between 2016 and 2026. They include 20 series and 8 titles listed outside any series.

Patti Benning Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 300 Patti Benning 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.

  1. Cover of Pall Bearers and Pepperoni by Patti Benning, book 1 of the Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria series (2016)
  2. Cover of Grilled Cheese Murder by Patti Benning, book 4 of the Darling Deli series (2016)
  3. Cover of Chicken Pesto Murder by Patti Benning, book 5 of the Darling Deli series (2016)
  4. Cover of Mystical Murder by Patti Benning, book 1 of the Whiskers and Witches series (2017)
  5. Cover of Small Town Murder by Patti Benning, book 1 of the Asheville Meadows Cozy Mystery series (2017)
  6. Cover of Thanksgiving Pizza Murder by Patti Benning, book 19 of the Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria series (2017)
  7. Cover of Christmas Pizza Murder by Patti Benning, book 20 of the Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria series (2017)
  8. Cover of Meat Lovers and Murder by Patti Benning, book 25 of the Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria series (2018)
  1. 1
    Killer Caramel CookiesKiller Cookie #12016 · 130 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016130
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  2. 2
    Pall Bearers and PepperoniPapa Pacelli's Pizzeria #12016 · 129 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016129
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  3. 3
    Pastrami MurderDarling Deli #12016 · 98 pages · confirmed 2/4
    201698
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  4. 4
    Bacon Cheddar MurderPapa Pacelli's Pizzeria #22016 · 142 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016142
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  5. 5
    Corned Beef MurderDarling Deli #22016 · 134 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016134
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  6. 6
    Killer Halloween CookiesKiller Cookie #22016 · 152 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016152
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  7. 7
    Cold Cut MurderDarling Deli #32016 · 152 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016152
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  8. 8
    Killer Maple CookiesKiller Cookie #32016 · 146 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016146
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  9. 9
    Very Veggie MurderPapa Pacelli's Pizzeria #32016 · 140 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016140
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  10. 10
    Crunchy Christmas MurderKiller Cookie #42016 · 122 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016122
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  11. 11
    Grilled Cheese MurderDarling Deli #42016 · 150 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016150
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  12. 12
    Italian Wedding MurderPapa Pacelli's Pizzeria #42016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  13. 13
    Chicken Pesto MurderDarling Deli #52016 · 160 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016160
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  14. 14
    Smoked Gouda MurderPapa Pacelli's Pizzeria #52016 · 142 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016142
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  15. 15
    Gourmet Holiday MurderPapa Pacelli's Pizzeria #62016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  16. 16
    Thai Coconut MurderDarling Deli #62016 · 188 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016188
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  17. 17
    Tomato Basil MurderDarling Deli #72016 · 218 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016218
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  18. 18
    Salami MurderDarling Deli #82016 · 188 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016188
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  19. 19
    Hearty Homestyle MurderDarling Deli #92016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  20. 20
    Honey BBQ MurderDarling Deli #102016 · 152 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016152
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  21. 21
    Beef Brisket MurderDarling Deli #112016 · 164 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016164
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  22. 22
    Garden Vegetable MurderDarling Deli #122016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  23. 23
    Spicy Lasagna MurderDarling Deli #132016 · 154 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016154
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  24. 24
    Curried Lobster MurderDarling Deli #142016 · 158 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016158
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  25. 25
    Creamy Casserole MurderDarling Deli #152016 · 154 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2016154
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  26. 26
    Grilled Rye MurderDarling Deli #162016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  27. 27
    Mystical MurderWhiskers and Witches #12017 · 138 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2017138
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  28. 28
    Small Town MurderAsheville Meadows Cozy Mystery #12017 · 171 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2017171
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  29. 29
    Four Cheese MurderPapa Pacelli's Pizzeria #72017 · 116 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2017116
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  30. 30
    Hand Tossed MurderPapa Pacelli's Pizzeria #82017 · confirmed 2/4
    2017–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK

Patti Benning books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria in order

49 books
  1. 1. Pall Bearers and Pepperoni
  2. 2. Bacon Cheddar Murder
  3. 3. Very Veggie Murder
  4. 4. Italian Wedding Murder
  5. 5. Smoked Gouda Murder
  6. 6. Gourmet Holiday Murder
  7. 7. Four Cheese Murder
  8. 8. Hand Tossed Murder
  9. 9. Exotic Pizza Murder
  10. 10. Fiesta Pizza Murder
  11. 11. Garlic Artichoke Murder
  12. 12. On the Wings of Murder
  13. and 37 more in the table above

Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries in order

36 books
  1. 1. Sniffed Out
  2. 2. Ruff Stuff
  3. 3. Rocking It
  4. 4. Nose Knows
  5. 5. Bite Moves
  6. 6. Ring Leader
  7. 7. Shoe Nuff
  8. 8. Kiss Kringle
  9. 9. Bone Cold
  10. 10. Dark Horse
  11. 11. Nose Dives
  12. 12. Tooth Dismay
  13. and 24 more in the table above

Darling Deli in order

33 books
  1. 1. Pastrami Murder
  2. 2. Corned Beef Murder
  3. 3. Cold Cut Murder
  4. 4. Grilled Cheese Murder
  5. 5. Chicken Pesto Murder
  6. 6. Thai Coconut Murder
  7. 7. Tomato Basil Murder
  8. 8. Salami Murder
  9. 9. Hearty Homestyle Murder
  10. 10. Honey BBQ Murder
  11. 11. Beef Brisket Murder
  12. 12. Garden Vegetable Murder
  13. and 21 more in the table above

Rambling RV Cozy Mysteries in order

24 books
  1. 1. Murder in Michigan
  2. 2. Warned in Wisconsin
  3. 3. Mayhem in Montana
  4. 4. Offed in Oregon
  5. 5. Croaked in California
  6. 6. Nabbed in New Mexico
  7. 7. Lurking in Louisiana
  8. 8. Foul Play in Florida
  9. 9. Sabotaged in South Carolina
  10. 10. Deleted in the District
  11. 11. Busted in Boston
  12. 12. Miffed in Maine
  13. and 12 more in the table above

Sit, Stay, Sleep Cozy Mysteries in order

18 books
  1. 1. Innconvenient Murder
  2. 2. Stranger Danger
  3. 3. Pawsitively Perilous
  4. 4. Running Scared
  5. 5. Snared Stiff
  6. 6. Stalk Marked
  7. 7. Mulberry Bushed
  8. 8. Doggone Dread
  9. 9. Farmed Fear
  10. 10. Buried Bones
  11. 11. Perpetrator Pranks
  12. 12. Tourist Torment
  13. and 6 more in the table above

Nightsmith Novelties Cozy Mysteries in order

17 books
  1. 1. Managed Mayhem
  2. 2. Familiar Ferocity
  3. 3. Buried Blooms
  4. 4. Frozen Felonies
  5. 5. Cloaked Chaos
  6. 6. Birthday Blues
  7. 7. Deadly Delivery
  8. 8. Pawned Perpetrator
  9. 9. Sweet Suspicions
  10. 10. Murdery Moves
  11. 11. Spousal Shudders
  12. 12. Family Fiasco
  13. and 5 more in the table above

Real Estate Rescue Cozy Mysteries in order

16 books
  1. 1. Flippin' Out
  2. 2. Movin' Up
  3. 3. Findin' Out
  4. 4. Diggin' It
  5. 5. Holin' Up
  6. 6. Breakin' In
  7. 7. Floodin' Out
  8. 8. Freezin' Up
  9. 9. Bustin' Loose
  10. 10. Missin' Out
  11. 11. Fillin' Up
  12. 12. Sellin' Out
  13. and 4 more in the table above

Homespun Crochet Cozy Misteries in order

12 books
  1. 1. A Yarn of Murder
  2. 2. A Strand of Murder
  3. 3. A Loop of Murder
  4. 4. A Skein of Murder
  5. 5. A Fringe of Murder
  6. 6. A Stitch of Murder
  7. 7. A Tuft of Murder
  8. 8. A Row of Murder
  9. 9. A Stripe of Murder
  10. 10. A Garland of Murder
  11. 11. A Tangle of Murder
  12. 12. A Twist of Murder

Egret Isle Cozy Mysteries in order

12 books
  1. 1. Baked in Loyalty
  2. 2. Kneading a Clue
  3. 3. Can't Be Crusted
  4. 4. Bread to Survive
  5. 5. Berried in Suspects
  6. 6. Twisted in Mystery
  7. 7. Picture a Perpetrator
  8. 8. Resort to Murder
  9. 9. Dated & Expired
  10. 10. Dusted in Mystery
  11. 11. Friend in Knead
  12. 12. A Serial Filler

Iron and Flame Cozy Mysteries in order

10 books
  1. 1. Raising the Steaks
  2. 2. Steaking a Claim
  3. 3. View to a Grill
  4. 4. Steered Wrong
  5. 5. Mis-Steak-N Identity
  6. 6. Charred to Handle
  7. 7. To Catch a Griller
  8. 8. Steak It or Leave It
  9. 9. Camping & A Steakout
  10. 10. Steaking a Chance

Asheville Meadows Cozy Mystery in order

8 books
  1. 1. Small Town Murder
  2. 2. Murder on Aisle Three
  3. 3. The Heart of Murder
  4. 4. Dating Is Murder
  5. 5. Dying to Cook
  6. 6. Food, Family, and Murder
  7. 7. Fish, Chips, and Murder
  8. 8. Deathly Ever After

Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska in order

8 books
  1. 1. Mushing is Murder
  2. 2. Murder Befalls Us
  3. 3. Stage Fright and Murder
  4. 4. Routine Murder
  5. 5. Best Friends and Betrayal
  6. 6. Tick, Tock, and Treachery
  7. 7. Lessons and Lethality
  8. 8. Christmas and Criminality

Candy Covered Cozy Mysteries in order

8 books
  1. 1. Peppermint Fudge and Fears
  2. 2. White Chocolate and Worries
  3. 3. Rock Candy and Robberies
  4. 4. Cranberry Candies and Crimes
  5. 5. Strawberry Cakes and Corpses
  6. 6. Chocolate Cherry and Choices
  7. 7. Lemon Twists and Turmoil
  8. 8. Candy Clouds and Corpses

Hawk's Place in order

8 books
  1. 1. Deathly Delicious
  2. 2. Holiday Homicide
  3. 3. Seriously Serial
  4. 4. Vicious Valentine
  5. 5. Party Perils
  6. 6. Wedding Woes
  7. 7. Festival Fury
  8. 8. Ordered Outrage

Latte's Mewsings in order

8 books
  1. 1. Meows and Murder
  2. 2. Whiskers of Murder
  3. 3. Purrs for Murder
  4. 4. Claws of Murder
  5. 5. Toasts of Murder
  6. 6. Mews of Murder
  7. 7. Twitches of Murder
  8. 8. Cold Brew Murder

Miami Slice in order

8 books
  1. 1. Rest in Pizza
  2. 2. Fishing for Murder
  3. 3. Hit-N-Run Murder
  4. 4. Laced With Murder
  5. 5. Banking on Murder
  6. 6. Booked By Murder
  7. 7. Strikes of Murder
  8. 8. Sisters in Murder

Crooked Bay Cozy Mysteries in order

8 books
  1. 1. Crepe Expectations
  2. 2. Crepe'd Out
  3. 3. Crepe Neighbors
  4. 4. Crepe Workers
  5. 5. Crepe-y Cousins
  6. 6. Crepe-ing Concerns
  7. 7. Crepe Escape
  8. 8. Crepe-able of Murder

Coyote Crimes in order

3 books
  1. 1. Missing the Mark
  2. 2. Working the Wild
  3. 3. Crashing Into Chaos

Whiskers and Witches in order

1 book
  1. 1. Mystical Murder

Standalone books

8 books

8 Patti Benning titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Patti Benning books in order?

You only need to read Patti Benning books in order within each series: the books listed here span 20 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Patti Benning

Start with Killer Caramel Cookies (2016), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Patti Benning book?

Barbecue Bedlam (2026) is the newest Patti Benning book released so far.

Is there a new Patti Benning book coming?

No next Patti Benning book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Patti Benning at a glance

Still publishing
Patti Benning published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Patti Benning books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
6,896 pages across the 48 of 300 books with a recorded length, a median of 142 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Patti Benning books, 203 of 300, were published in the 2020s.