Books in Order: Diving Deep into Ali Brandon’s Enthralling Literary Journey

Ali Brandon, known by birth as Diane A.S. Stuckart, weaves the threads of captivating stories. This native Texan taps into her journalism roots and her imaginative prowess to craft cozy mystery novels under her pseudonym. With her genuine Texan upbringing, from her birth in Lubbock to her formative years in Dallas, and her academic journey in Oklahoma City, Brandon is a Wild West storyteller to the core.

The Creative Genes: Early Life & Education

Born and bred in Texas, Diane moved to OK City during her academic years, pursuing a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma. These tapestries of experiences and her academic background have significantly influenced her writing style, making her books in order an adventurous tour across diverse storytelling terrains.

Embarking on her Authorship Voyage: Evolution of Pen Names

Diane debuted as a published author in 1994, starting her journey with the pen name Alexa Smart and her first coquet novel “Masquerade”. Over time, she explored the corners of her talent by writing under her real name, Diane Stuckart, and published “The Queen’s Gambit” in 2008. However, it was in 2011 that she took storytelling to another level by adopting her now renowned pen name, Ali Brandon, and crafting the sensational novel, “Double Booked for Death”.

Books in Order: Glimpses into Ali Brandon’s Unique Narrative Style

Brandon’s novels typically strike a delicate balance between fast-paced mystery and heart-warming storytelling. The combination of her Texan roots and Oklahoman education seeps into her writing style, making each of her books in order an intriguing escape for her readers. Following is the list of Ali Brandon’s books, arranged sequentially when they were first published.

Publication Order of Black Cat Bookshop Mystery Books

Double-Booked for Death	(2011)
A Novel Way to Die	(2012)
Words With Fiends	(2013)
Literally Murder	(2014)
Plot Boiler	(2015)
Twice Told Tail	(2016)