Claire Walker Mystery Books in Order
Part ofRebecca Connolly Books in OrderFind the Claire Walker Mystery books by Rebecca Connolly in order, with short summaries, series background, and where-to-start suggestions.
Last updated: January 17, 2026
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Publication Order
2 books
Mayhem on the Marzipan Express
by Rebecca Connolly
2026
A luxury train trip through the Scottish Highlands turns deadly when a passenger is murdered, and a famous chef becomes the prime suspect. Claire Walker cannot resist pulling at the loose threads. To clear the innocent, she has to spot the killer before the train stops.
The Crime Brûlée Bake Off
by Rebecca Connolly
2025
Claire Walker enters Scotland’s most beloved baking show hoping for a fresh start after losing everything. Then a friend dies on camera, and the competition turns into a crime scene. Claire has to keep baking while figuring out who is hiding behind the smile for the cameras.
Series background & context
The Claire Walker Mystery series is cozy mystery comfort reading with a frosting of romance and a whole lot of baked goods. The main character, Claire Walker, is trying to rebuild her life when she keeps stumbling into situations that turn deadly.
The first book, The Crime Brûlée Bake Off, drops Claire into a high-pressure baking competition in Scotland. The show is charming, the food is tempting, and then the worst happens: someone dies and the cameras are rolling. Claire is not trying to be a detective, but she cannot ignore what she sees.
The second book, Mayhem on the Marzipan Express, takes the mystery on the move, with a luxury train trip through the Scottish Highlands that turns into a crime scene. The series keeps its cozy tone, even when the stakes rise.
It’s comfort reading with a body count, plus pastries.
These books keep the violence off-page and lean into investigation, community, and character. Claire is not a super-sleuth, she is a capable person paying attention, asking questions, and trying to protect the people around her. The romantic thread is gentle and secondary to the mystery, but it adds warmth.
Reading in order is the best experience because Claire’s life changes from book to book, and the emotional arc is part of what makes the mysteries land.
On this page you will find the Claire Walker Mystery books in order, with short summaries, series background, and quick notes to help you choose a starting point.
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