Lacy Steele Books in Order
Vanessa Gray Bartal has written 17 Lacy Steele books, published between 2011 and 2026. The first book is Morning Cup of Murder (2011) and the newest is Puzzling Piece of Murder (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.
- Books
- 17
- Published
- 2011–2026
Lacy Steele is the recurring character of Vanessa Gray Bartal's Lacy Steele Mysteries, with 17 books dated 2011 to 2026. Morning Cup of Murder (2011) is recorded as the first title, and Christmas Steele shares that year. Arch Enemy of Murder, Building Blocks of Murder and Family Case of Murder followed in 2012, and Class Reunion of Murder and Wedding Day of Murder in 2013. Puzzling Piece of Murder (2026) is the newest, and the series is ongoing.
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How many Lacy Steele books are there?
Lacy Steele has 17 books, released between 2011 and 2026.
Lacy Steele Books in Publication Order
The table lists all 17 Lacy Steele books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of November 2026.
- 12011–2/4
- 22011–2/4
- 32012–2/4
- 42012–2/4
- 52012–2/4
- 62013–2/4
- 72013–2/4
- 82014–2/4
- 92015–2/4
- 102016–2/4
- 112017–2/4
- 122019–2/4
- 132019–2/4
- 142020–2/4
- 152021–2/4
- 162024–2/4
- 172026–2/4
Do you have to read Lacy Steele books in order?
You should read the Lacy Steele books in publication order, the order of the numbered table above. The catalogue does not record whether each Lacy Steele book also stands alone.
Where to start with Lacy Steele
Start with Morning Cup of Murder (2011), the earliest published title.
What is the newest Lacy Steele book?
Puzzling Piece of Murder (2026) is the newest Lacy Steele book released so far.
Is there a new Lacy Steele book coming?
No next Lacy Steele book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.
Lacy Steele at a glance
- Still running
- Lacy Steele is still running, with a title published as recently as 2026.
- Release pace
- Lacy Steele books have appeared about one a year on average.
- Busiest decade
- Most Lacy Steele books, 13 of 17, were published in the 2010s.
When Lacy Steele books were published
Publication distribution by decade, showing when Lacy Steele titles appeared. 2010s was the most productive decade with 13 titles.
17 books total across 2 decades. Decade reflects the year each title was first catalogued.