Avery Shaw Mysteries Books in Order
Part ofAmanda M Lee Books in OrderSee 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
27 books
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

Who, What, Where, When, Die
by Amanda Lee
2011Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 1
If It Bleeds, It Leads
by Amanda M Lee
2012Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 2
Buried Leads
by Amanda Lee
2013Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 3
Shot Off the Presses
by Amanda M Lee
2014Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 4
The Preditorial Page
by Amanda M Lee
2014Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 5
Misquoted and Demoted
by Amanda M Lee
2015Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 6
Headlines and Deadlines
by Amanda M Lee
2015Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 7
Misprints and Mistakes
by Amanda M Lee
2016Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 8
Bylines and Skylines
by Amanda Lee
2016Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 9
Off the Record
by Amanda M Lee
2017Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 10
Unwritten and Underwater
by Amanda Lee
2017Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 11
Extra! Extra! Dead All About It
by Amanda Lee
2018Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 12
On Deadline and Under Fire
by Amanda M Lee
2018Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 13
Above the Fold and Below the Belt
by Amanda M Lee
2019Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 14
Oracles and Obituaries
by Amanda M Lee
2019Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 15
New Media and Old Grudges
by Amanda M Lee
2020Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 16
Mayhem and Mistletoe
by Amanda M Lee
2020Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 17
Weddings and Whodunits
by Amanda M Lee
2021Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 18
Hard Hitting and Misleading
by Amanda M Lee
2021Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 19
Fake News and Office Blues
by Amanda M Lee
2022Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 20
Opinionated and Out of Control
by Amanda M Lee
2022Avery Shaw Mystery, Book 21
Overedited & Underpaid
by Amanda M Lee
2023Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 22
Press Releases & Puff Pieces
by Amanda M Lee
2023Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 23
Banner Headlines & Late Deadlines
by Amanda M Lee
2024Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 24
Bossy Nos & Circulation Woes
by Amanda M Lee
2025Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 25
Fair & Unbalanced
by Amanda M Lee
2025Avery Shaw Mysteries, Book 26
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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