Books in Order: The Captivating Journey of Author Dean James and His Mesmerizing Narratives
A deep dive into the life of the widely acclaimed American author, Dean James, yields to an astonishing exploration of creativity and talent. Dean, famed by the pseudonym Miranda James, has penned down numerous cozy mystery novels, earning himself a large pool of loyal readers. Highlighting the essence of modern authorship, James has also written under the pen names of Jimmie Ruth Evans and Honor Hartman. His prolific literary contributions include the thrilling series of Cat in the Stacks whodunit, Trailer Park mysteries, and the Simon Kirby-Jones mysteries. Vibrantly diving into the world of authorship at the mere age of 12, James drew inspiration from celebrated mysteries like Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden to create his first novel, The Mystery of the Willow Key. His repertoire also includes informative non-fictional pieces, mirroring his unchallenged versatility.
Stepping into the literary world in 1994, Dean James co-authored the non-fiction book By a Woman’s Hand with Jean Swanson. This book won the hearts of critics and readers alike, bagging the Agatha Award for the Best Mystery Non-Fiction. Finding his flair in weaving mystery narratives, James penned down his first mystery novel, Cruel as the Grave in 2000. His career took an exciting turn when he assumed the pseudonym Miranda James in 2010 and wrote the riveting novel Murder Past Due. This marked the start of his thrilling Cat in the Stacks Mysteries series. Here is a comprehensive listing of Dean/Miranda James’ books in order of their original release:
Publication Order of Deep South Mysteries Books
(as Dean James)
| Cruel as the Grave | (2000) |    |
| Closer Than the Bones | (2001) | |
| Death by Dissertation | (2013) | |