Barb Goffman Books in Order

A theft at a mystery convention sparks a revenge-minded plot in Goffman’s first published story. Set among writers and fans, it turns conference chatter and genre know-how into a sly, satisfying whodunit.

After too much family togetherness and one humiliation too many, Gwen plans a Christmas Eve dinner no one will forget. Darkly funny and unsettling, the story turns holiday obligation into a deliciously nasty revenge plot.

Dotty loves hosting Thanksgiving, but her future sister-in-law has her eye on a family ring. A terrible batch of gravy becomes part of a crafty murder plan in this sharp, darkly comic holiday mystery.

A supposed honor for community service becomes the center of jealousy, performance, and darker motives. This tight mystery watches good deeds, or at least the appearance of them, curdle into something far more dangerous.

A teenager is determined to learn where her father disappears to every Saturday. What she finds becomes a painful coming-of-age mystery about secrets, loyalty, and the moment childhood certainty breaks.

An award-winning story that mixes crime, conscience, and dark humor in a tight setup. Goffman keeps the stakes personal, the moral lines blurry, and the ending sharp.

Goffman’s only solo collection gathers fifteen crime stories linked by revenge, justice, and bad choices. The range is wide, from funny to grim, but the clean setups and sharp endings give the book a strong through-line.

Holiday cheer goes crooked in this Chesapeake Crimes anthology of seasonal crimes. The stories range from funny to chilling, and Barb Goffman’s The Shadow Knows adds one more sharp twist to the festivities.

Gus is sick of brutal winters and convinced his town groundhog is to blame. His plan to fix the problem turns this oddball premise into a funny, surprising mystery with real bite.

Two weeks before Christmas, Santa announces he will not come to New Jersey after a string of attacks on holiday look-alikes. Annabelle, who oversees the state’s magic, has to solve the crisis fast.

Storms, bad weather, and worse decisions drive this Chesapeake Crimes collection. The stories mix suspense, revenge, and local flavor, including Barb Goffman’s Stepmonster, where family grief turns dangerous.

When veteran cozy author Eloise Nickel is publicly slighted by a former friend before a mystery convention, she plans a little revenge. The setup is funny, catty, and full of convention politics before it spins sideways.

On her final day as a law firm secretary, Myra wants to teach her neglectful boss and his glamorous replacement a lesson. One workday, one plan, and plenty of room for it all to go wrong.

A time-travel crime story with a quietly emotional core, this one follows Alex toward a choice that could change a past tragedy. Goffman keeps the speculative setup tight and the human cost front and center.

Emma Fielding is supposed to be enjoying a trip through Turkey's ancient sites, but trouble finds her anyway. This short mystery sends Emma from sightseeing into a puzzle that refuses to stay a vacation.

At her sister Emma’s big Lake Michigan wedding, Robin is determined to keep the day from falling apart. Then teenagers, a wet dog, and a borrowed tiara turn family stress into a lively comic mystery.

This Chesapeake Crimes anthology gathers mystery stories with magic, superstition, and the uncanny in the mix. It is a lively collection of crimes where strange touches only make the human motives look worse.

Debbie, a high school principal who prides herself on setting the right example, finds family loyalty testing her limits. This is a tense, character-driven story about how quickly right and wrong can blur.

Ethan is trying to lose weight, keep the peace at home, and stay honest with his wife, Jessica. A bike ride past a donut shop sends this small problem into a tense mystery about trust and self-deception.

Someone has murdered Hazel’s mailman and hidden the body behind her cul-de-sac. Afraid the police will uncover her own secret, Hazel starts investigating her neighbors in this clever, cozy whodunit.

Private investigator Dan is desperate for a career-making case while his wife, Hannah, is equally determined to have a baby. A missing dog case and a very active home life end up colliding in smart, funny ways.