Beth Byers is an American author who has made a name for herself in the historical mystery and cozy mystery genres. She is best known for her Violet Carlyle Mysteries series and the Smith Investigates Mystery series. Byers's writing is highly regarded in these genres, and her novels have gained a wide following.
Beth Byers grew up in the United States and had a childhood filled with unique experiences that would later inspire some of her work. She spent her days visiting the Tillamook Cheese Factory, Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, and playing in the cold sea waters near Neskowin. These childhood experiences have served as inspiration for the 2nd Chance Diner Mystery, Oregon and Silver Falls series of novels.
Beth Byers made her debut into writing with the publication of A Tiny Dash of Death, the first novel in the Brightwater Bay Mystery series in 2018. Since then, she has become one of the most prolific authors in the genres of historical mystery and cozy mystery. Her ability to create engaging and intriguing stories has earned her a devoted following among readers of these genres.
Bright Young Witches Books
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Bright Young Witches & the Restless Dead
2019
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Bright Young Witches and the Merry Dead
2019
The Cat Clarke 1960s Mysteries Books
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Stealing Murder
2021
2
Conning the Charming
2021
Denny Stumbles Through Books
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Chocolate Dipped Intrigue
2023
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Christmas Wrapped Intrigue
2023
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School Days Intrigue
2024
The Hettie and Ro Adventures Books (with Bettie Jane)
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Philanderers Gone
2019
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Adventurer Gone
2019
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Holiday Gone
2019
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Aeronaut Gone
2020
Jane Austen Midlife Variations Books
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Pride & Perimenopause
2022
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Loss & Liberation
2022
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Disgusted & Devoted
2023
Josephine West 1920s Mysteries Books (with Ann Warren)
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Josephine West & the Unexpected Corpse
2023
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Josephine West & the Christmas Corpse
2023
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Josephine West & the Bookish Corpse
2024
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Josephine West & the City Corpse
2024
Josephine West 1920s Mysteries Books
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Josephine West & the Unexpected Corpse: The Carmel-By-the-Sea Mysteries
2023
The Magic Before Mysteries Books (with Amanda A. Allen)
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Magic Before Mischief
2018
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Magic Before Mischief (With: Amanda A. Allen)
2018
The Mysteries of Severine DuNoir Books
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Mystery at the Edge of Madness
2020
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The Mysterious Point of Deceit
2020
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Mystery in the Darkest Shadow
2020
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The Wicked Fringe of Mystery
2020
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The Lurid Possibility of Murder
2020
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The Uncountable Cost of Mystery
2021
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The Inexorable Tide of Mystery
2021
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The Unexpected Flavor of Forever
2021
Poison Ink Mysteries Books
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Death by the Book
2019
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Death Witnessed
2019
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Death by Blackmail
2019
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Death Misconstrued
2019
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Deathly Ever After
2019
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Death in the Mirror
2019
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A Merry Little Death
2019
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Death Between the Pages
2020
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Death in the Beginning
2020
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A Lonely Little Death
2020
2nd Chance Diner Books
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Spaghetti, Meatballs, & Murder
2017
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Poison & Pie
2018
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Double Mocha Murder
2018
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Cinnamon Rolls & Cyanide
2018
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Tea & Temptation
2018
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Donuts & Danger
2018
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Scones & Scandal
2018
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Lemonade & Loathing
2018
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Wedding Cake & Woe
2018
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Honeymoons & Honeydew
2018
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The Pumpkin Problem
2018
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Cookies & Catastrophe
2021
Smith Investigates Mystery Books
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Something Wicked
2021
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Thing of Darkness
2021
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Clothe My Villainy
2022
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All The Devils Are Here
2022
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Show of Evil
2022
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Solely A Coward
2022
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Death's Approach
2022
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Interred With Their Bones
2022
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Pernicious Woman
2023
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Call Thee Devil
2023
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Pitch Our Evils
2023
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Villain, Smiling, Villain
2023
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A Bleak Midwinter
2024
The To Die For Mysteries Books (with Ann Warren)
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A Burger to Die For
2023
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A Christmas To Die For
2023
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A Secret to Die For
2024
The To Die For Mysteries Books
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A Burger to Die For
2023
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A Christmas To Die For
2023
Veda Wright Historical Mystery Books
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Murder At Manningtree
2023
Violet Carlyle Mysteries Books
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Murder & The Heir
2018
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Kennington House Murder
2019
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Murder at the Folly
2019
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A Merry Little Murder
2019
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Murder Among the Roses
2019
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Murder in the Shallows
2019
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Gin & Murder
2019
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Obsidian Murder
2019
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Murder at the Ladies Club
2019
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Wedding Vows & Murder
2019
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A Jazzy Little Murder
2019
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Murder By Chocolate
2019
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A Friendly Little Murder
2019
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Murder by the Sea
2019
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Murder on All Hallows
2019
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Murder in the Shadows
2019
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A Jolly Little Murder
2019
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Hijinks & Murder
2020
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Love & Murder
2020
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A Zestful Little Murder
2020
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A Murder Most Odd
2020
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Nearly A Murder
2020
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A Treasured Little Murder
2020
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A Cozy Little Murder
2020
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A Masked Murderer
2020
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Meddlesome Madness
2020
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Silver Bells & Murder
2020
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Mystery on Valentine's Day
2020
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Mystery on Valentine's Day (With: Lee Strauss)
2020
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Murder at Midnight
2021
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A Fabulous Little Murder
2021
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Murder On A Yacht
2021
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Murder On The Boardwalk
2021
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Murder On A Girl's Night Out
2021
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A Frosty Little Murder
2021
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A Romantic Little Murder
2022
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Murder With Daffodils
2022
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Murder, Perhaps
2022
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A Spooky Little Murder
2022
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Murder & Mistletoe
2022
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A Tender Little Murder
2023
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Murder Foretold
2023
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Murder on the Downs
2023
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Murder at the Funeral
2023
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A Murderous Little Christmas
2023
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Murder Overdue
2024
Wicked Midlife Adventures Books
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Villain: A Wicked Midlife Adventure
2022
Brightwater Bay Cozy Mystery Books
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A Tiny Dash of Death
2018
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A Tiny Dash of Death (With: Carolyn L. Dean, Angela C. Blackmoore)
2018
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A Sweet Spoonful of Cyanide (With: Carolyn L. Dean, Angela C. Blackmoore)
2018
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A Sweet Spoonful of Cyanide
2018
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A Little Taste of Murder (By: Carolyn L. Dean)
2018
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A Little Taste of Murder
2018
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A Small Sprinkle of Suspicion
2019
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A Small Sprinkle of Suspicion (By: Carolyn L. Dean)
2019
Ginger Gold Mysteries Books
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Murder on the SS Rosa ( By: Lee Strauss)
2017
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Murder at Hartigan House ( By: Lee Strauss)
2017
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Murder at Bray Manor ( By: Lee Strauss)
2017
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Murder at Feathers & Flair ( By: Lee Strauss)
2017
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Murder at the Mortuary ( By: Lee Strauss)
2018
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Murder at Kensington Gardens ( By: Lee Strauss)
2018
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Murder at St. George's Church ( By: Lee Strauss)
2018
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The Wedding of Ginger & Basil ( By: Lee Strauss)
2018
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Murder Aboard the Flying Scotsman ( By: Lee Strauss)
2018
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Murder at the Boat Club ( By: Lee Strauss)
2019
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Murder on Eaton Square ( By: Lee Strauss)
2019
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Murder by Plum Pudding ( By: Lee Strauss)
2019
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Murder on Fleet Street ( By: Lee Strauss)
2020
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Murder at Brighton Beach ( By: Lee Strauss)
2020
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Mystery on Valentine's Day (With: Lee Strauss)
2020
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Murder in Hyde Park ( By: Lee Strauss)
2020
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Murder at the Royal Albert Hall ( By: Lee Strauss)