Below is the complete list of Lauren Elliott’s Beyond The Page Bookstore Mysteries books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of Beyond The Page Bookstore Mysteries Books
About Beyond The Page Bookstore Mysteries
After losing several people close to her, Addie Greyborne hopes that opening a bookstore in a picturesque New England town will provide the fresh start she desperately needs. Instead, her new life becomes complicated by murder investigations, suspicious neighbours, and secrets hidden within valuable books. Lauren Elliott’s Beyond the Page Bookstore Mysteries series combines traditional cosy mysteries with rare-book collecting, small-town relationships, and the personal development of a resourceful amateur detective.
The series takes place in Greyborne Harbor, a fictional coastal community in Massachusetts. Its historic buildings, independent businesses, and closely connected residents provide an inviting setting, although longstanding rivalries and concealed grievances repeatedly disrupt the town’s peaceful appearance.
Addie previously worked with rare books at the Boston Public Library, developing specialised knowledge of literary history, valuable editions, and antiquarian collections. Following the deaths of her fiancé and father, she unexpectedly inherits a Victorian mansion and an extensive collection of books from a previously unknown great-aunt.
In Murder by the Book (2018), Addie moves to Greyborne Harbor and establishes Beyond the Page Books and Curios. Her plans become complicated when a murder occurs and suspicion falls upon her new friend, Serena Chandler.
Determined to clear Serena’s name, Addie begins investigating despite having no formal law-enforcement authority. Her professional experience proves useful, particularly when valuable books, concealed documents, and overlooked details become connected to criminal motives.
The opening novel establishes several recurring relationships. Serena becomes one of Addie’s closest friends, while Serena’s brother, police chief Marc Chandler, develops a complicated connection with the newcomer. Addie’s determination to investigate independently frequently creates friction with officers responsible for conducting official inquiries.
In Prologue to Murder (2019), a mysterious disappearance and damaging rumours threaten Addie’s standing within the community. Her efforts to uncover the truth force her to confront the consequences of gossip and the speed with which suspicion can spread through a small town.
Murder in the First Edition (2019) brings another investigation into the world of valuable books. The disappearance of a rare edition and a suspicious death expose rivalries among collectors and individuals whose interest in literary treasures extends beyond scholarly appreciation.
As the series progresses, Addie’s bookstore becomes more than a commercial enterprise. It provides a gathering place for local residents, connects her with collectors and literary enthusiasts, and introduces mysteries involving family histories, hidden correspondence, and disputed ownership.
Proof of Murder (2020) and A Page Marked for Murder (2020) continue developing these concerns while expanding Addie’s relationships with the people of Greyborne Harbor. Her increasing familiarity with the community makes her a more effective investigator, although her curiosity also places her in recurring danger.
Later novels explore mysteries involving historic properties, unusual manuscripts, and literary events. A Margin for Murder (2022) takes Addie away from her usual surroundings, allowing a different setting to complicate both her investigation and personal relationships.
In A Limited Edition Murder (2024), Addie travels to England, where a mystery involving a rare edition of Wuthering Heights draws her into another investigation. The journey introduces Detective Inspector Noah Parker, whose connection with Addie becomes significant in the following novel.
The eleventh instalment, Epilogue to a Christmas Murder (2025), returns to Greyborne Harbor during the festive season. Addie contributes valuable books to a charity fundraiser organised by the local lighthouse museum, including a first edition of O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi.
When the donated gifts are stolen and a body is discovered near the lighthouse, Addie must investigate another murder while dealing with the unexpected return of Noah Parker.
Across the series, Elliott gives considerable attention to Addie’s personal growth. Initially struggling with bereavement and uncertainty, she gradually establishes friendships, develops professional confidence, and becomes an increasingly important member of the community.
The mysteries also examine the cultural and financial value of books. Rare editions, historical documents, and private collections can inspire genuine scholarly interest, but they may also provoke greed, jealousy, and deception.
The series comprises eleven novels published between 2018 and 2025. Epilogue to a Christmas Murder was published posthumously following Elliott’s death in August 2025 and remains the final published instalment.
Beyond the Page Bookstore Mysteries is distinguished by its combination of literary intrigue and an evolving small-town community. Through Addie Greyborne, Elliott portrays an intelligent, independent woman whose love of books becomes an unexpected investigative advantage, while her growing friendships and changing relationships give the mysteries emotional continuity beyond their individual crimes.