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Avery Shaw Mysteries Books in Order

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See the Avery Shaw Mysteries by Amanda M Lee in order, with book summaries, newsroom series background, and an easy guide to where to start.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Avery Shaw Mysteries books in publication order

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27 books

1

Who, What, Where, When, Die

by Amanda Lee

2011

Reporter Avery Shaw chases a promising local story and finds herself near a murder. Solving it means balancing newsroom pressure, danger, and the people who know her best.

2

If It Bleeds, It Leads

by Amanda M Lee

2012

Avery Shaw follows another deadly story for the local paper. Her instincts point toward trouble, and finding the truth may put her closer to the killer than expected.

3

Buried Leads

by Amanda Lee

2013

Avery's latest assignment leads to an old problem that refuses to stay buried. She follows the evidence through newsroom chaos and mounting danger.

4

Shot Off the Presses

by Amanda M Lee

2014

Avery investigates a new crime with the deadline clock ticking. The closer she gets to a headline, the more someone wants the story stopped.

5

The Preditorial Page

by Amanda M Lee

2014

Avery's reporting puts her on the trail of a dangerous local mystery. Her search for answers brings trouble to the newsroom and her personal life.

6

Headlines and Deadlines

by Amanda M Lee

2015

Avery's next story comes with a body and a tight deadline. She must keep chasing leads even as the danger reaches into her familiar routine.

7

Misquoted and Demoted

by Amanda M Lee

2015

Avery hunts a killer while dealing with the ordinary indignities of newspaper work. The case gets personal when someone starts treating her investigation as a threat.

8

Bylines and Skylines

by Amanda Lee

2016

Avery's pursuit of the next big story leads to danger beyond the office. Her sharp instincts may solve the case, if they do not get her hurt first.

9

Misprints and Mistakes

by Amanda M Lee

2016

Avery investigates another local crime while the newsroom keeps producing problems of its own. The evidence points somewhere uncomfortable, and she refuses to look away.

10

Off the Record

by Amanda M Lee

2017

Avery uncovers a case that someone would rather keep off the record. Her reporting puts pressure on friends, enemies, and the truth itself.

11

Unwritten and Underwater

by Amanda Lee

2017

Avery follows a mystery that drags buried secrets into view. The closer she gets to the story, the more dangerous it becomes to keep digging.

12

Extra! Extra! Dead All About It

by Amanda Lee

2018

Avery's newest murder story brings danger straight to the people around her. She keeps reporting, even when the killer seems determined to control the narrative.

13

On Deadline and Under Fire

by Amanda M Lee

2018

Avery is under pressure to finish a story while a dangerous case escalates. Her deadline is unforgiving, and so is the person behind the crime.

14

Above the Fold and Below the Belt

by Amanda M Lee

2019

Avery's latest murder investigation puts her professional and personal worlds under strain. She must keep reporting when the case starts hitting below the belt.

15

Oracles and Obituaries

by Amanda M Lee

2019

Avery follows a strange new case where predictions and death make an uneasy combination. Finding the truth means questioning everyone around the story.

16

Mayhem and Mistletoe

by Amanda M Lee

2020

Avery's holiday season is interrupted by a case full of danger and disruption. Mistletoe cannot soften the tension when someone has murder on their mind.

17

New Media and Old Grudges

by Amanda M Lee

2020

Avery faces a modern newsroom problem tied to an old grudge and a fresh crime. Getting the story right may put her in the line of fire.

18

Hard Hitting and Misleading

by Amanda M Lee

2021

Avery tackles a misleading case where the facts are harder to pin down than usual. Her determination to expose the truth creates fresh personal risks.

19

Weddings and Whodunits

by Amanda M Lee

2021

A wedding should be joyful, but Avery finds herself dealing with a whodunit instead. The celebration becomes another chance for her reporting instincts to take over.

20

Fake News and Office Blues

by Amanda M Lee

2022

Avery faces newsroom conflict and a case tangled in misinformation. Finding the truth is difficult when someone is determined to control what everyone believes.

21

Opinionated and Out of Control

by Amanda M Lee

2022

Avery's newest story brings together strong opinions, workplace trouble, and a crime that will not stay contained. Her curiosity once again makes her a target.

22

Overedited & Underpaid

by Amanda M Lee

2023

Avery's newsroom frustrations collide with a new crime that needs her attention. Editing problems are the least of her worries when the case turns dangerous.

23

Press Releases & Puff Pieces

by Amanda M Lee

2023

Avery follows a story that looks polished on the surface but hides serious trouble. She must separate publicity from truth before someone pays the price.

24

Banner Headlines & Late Deadlines

by Amanda M Lee

2024

A major headline and a looming deadline put Avery under pressure. Her latest investigation grows more dangerous the closer she gets to publishing the truth.

25

Bossy Nos & Circulation Woes

by Amanda M Lee

2025

Newsroom politics and a fresh mystery give Avery more than enough to manage. She cannot resist investigating, even when it threatens her job and safety.

26

Fair & Unbalanced

by Amanda M Lee

2025

Avery tackles a case where competing versions of the truth make every lead suspect. Staying fair is hard when someone is willing to kill over the story.

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Biased & Befuddled

by Amanda M Lee

2026

Avery faces another baffling crime in a world full of assumptions and hidden agendas. Her best weapon remains the refusal to stop asking questions.

Avery Shaw Mysteries books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Who, What, Where, When, Die"

    Who, What, Where, When, Die

    by Amanda Lee

    2011Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "If It Bleeds, It Leads"

    If It Bleeds, It Leads

    by Amanda M Lee

    2012Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Buried Leads"

    Buried Leads

    by Amanda Lee

    2013Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Shot Off the Presses"

    Shot Off the Presses

    by Amanda M Lee

    2014Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Preditorial Page"

    The Preditorial Page

    by Amanda M Lee

    2014Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Misquoted and Demoted"

    Misquoted and Demoted

    by Amanda M Lee

    2015Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Headlines and Deadlines"

    Headlines and Deadlines

    by Amanda M Lee

    2015Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Misprints and Mistakes"

    Misprints and Mistakes

    by Amanda M Lee

    2016Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Bylines and Skylines"

    Bylines and Skylines

    by Amanda Lee

    2016Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Off the Record"

    Off the Record

    by Amanda M Lee

    2017Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Unwritten and Underwater"

    Unwritten and Underwater

    by Amanda Lee

    2017Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Extra! Extra! Dead All About It"

    Extra! Extra! Dead All About It

    by Amanda Lee

    2018Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "On Deadline and Under Fire"

    On Deadline and Under Fire

    by Amanda M Lee

    2018Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "Above the Fold and Below the Belt"

    Above the Fold and Below the Belt

    by Amanda M Lee

    2019Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "Oracles and Obituaries"

    Oracles and Obituaries

    by Amanda M Lee

    2019Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "New Media and Old Grudges"

    New Media and Old Grudges

    by Amanda M Lee

    2020Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 16
  17. Book cover for "Mayhem and Mistletoe"

    Mayhem and Mistletoe

    by Amanda M Lee

    2020Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "Weddings and Whodunits"

    Weddings and Whodunits

    by Amanda M Lee

    2021Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 18
  19. Book cover for "Hard Hitting and Misleading"

    Hard Hitting and Misleading

    by Amanda M Lee

    2021Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 19
  20. Book cover for "Fake News and Office Blues"

    Fake News and Office Blues

    by Amanda M Lee

    2022Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 20
  21. Book cover for "Opinionated and Out of Control"

    Opinionated and Out of Control

    by Amanda M Lee

    2022Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 21
  22. Book cover for "Overedited & Underpaid"

    Overedited & Underpaid

    by Amanda M Lee

    2023Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 22
  23. Book cover for "Press Releases & Puff Pieces"

    Press Releases & Puff Pieces

    by Amanda M Lee

    2023Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 23
  24. Book cover for "Banner Headlines & Late Deadlines"

    Banner Headlines & Late Deadlines

    by Amanda M Lee

    2024Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 24
  25. Book cover for "Bossy Nos & Circulation Woes"

    Bossy Nos & Circulation Woes

    by Amanda M Lee

    2025Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 25
  26. Book cover for "Fair & Unbalanced"

    Fair & Unbalanced

    by Amanda M Lee

    2025Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 26
  27. Book cover for "Biased & Befuddled"

    Biased & Befuddled

    by Amanda M Lee

    2026Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 27

Series background & context

Avery Shaw is a newspaper reporter in Michigan with a sharp mouth, a stubborn streak, and a habit of finding stories that turn into murder investigations. The series begins with Who, What, Where, When, Die, when Avery's work for a local paper puts her close to a case that is much more dangerous than a routine assignment.

The newsroom matters as much as the mystery. Avery works around eccentric colleagues, difficult deadlines, and the strange bonds that form when people spend too much time chasing the next story. Her reporting instincts make her useful, but they also make it hard for her to leave a suspicious detail alone.

That is usually where the trouble starts.

The books are cozy mysteries with a quick pace, snarky dialogue, romantic complications, and recurring characters. Avery's connections to local law enforcement and the people in her community give each case a personal edge. A new crime may provide the immediate plot, while workplace chaos and relationships carry through the series.

Start at the beginning for the best sense of Avery's world and the changing dynamics around her. Each mystery has its own central case, but the running jokes, friendships, and long-term relationships reward reading in order.

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