Dune House Mystery Books in Order
Part ofCindy Bell Books in OrderBrowse Dune House Mystery by Cindy Bell in reading order, with short book summaries to introduce the series and help you decide where to begin.
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Dune House Mystery books in publication order
39 books
Boats and Bad Guys
by Cindy Bell
2014
Renovating their seaside bed-and-breakfast, Suzie and Mary find a clue hidden in a dead artist’s painting. Their inquiries cast doubt on his apparent suicide and draw the attention of men determined to keep the truth buried.
Hidden Hideaways
by Cindy Bell
2014
Suzie’s relationship with Paul is flourishing until he threatens a guest who is later found dead. When Paul vanishes, she investigates to prove his innocence and find him, while wondering whether she ever truly understood him.
Seaside Secrets
by Cindy Bell
2014
An unexpected inheritance brings Suzie and her divorcing friend Mary to a neglected seaside house. While planning its restoration, they discover evidence suggesting Suzie’s uncle may have been murdered and begin investigating the property’s hidden family secrets.
Treasured History
by Cindy Bell
2014
Suzie and Mary prepare to reopen Dune House, but difficult guests and plumbing problems complicate their first weekend. A murder soon threatens the business, prompting them to investigate whether the old seaside house’s history holds the answer.
Dodgy Dealings
by Cindy Bell
2015
A young couple leaves Dune House abruptly, then an accident leaves one dead and the other missing. Suzie and Mary investigate to locate the survivor, following a trail toward serious criminals while their personal relationships become entangled.
Suspects and Surprises
by Cindy Bell
2015
Seeking excitement beyond running their seaside bed-and-breakfast, Suzie and Mary instead face a guest’s unexplained death. Rejecting the police theory of an accident, they investigate to protect their business and uncover the truth despite personal danger.
A Fishy Discovery
by Cindy Bell
2016
Wedding preparations at Dune House are interrupted when Paul’s fisherman friend is found dead. Suzie helps Paul investigate, hoping to solve the murder before the ceremony, but their inquiries lead into dangerous waters and the possibility of another victim.
Ruffled Feathers
by Cindy Bell
2016
Two business partners planning an unpopular beach resort stay at Dune House, then one is killed. Suzie and Mary investigate widespread local hostility, while Paul’s suspicious behavior gives Suzie another mystery competing for her attention.
Celebrities and Chaos
by Cindy Bell
2017
A television production fills Dune House with demanding celebrities and crew, then a murder makes Mary the leading suspect. She, Suzie, and Paul investigate to clear her name before the crime destroys both her freedom and their business.
Danger in the Depths
by Cindy Bell
2017
Mary looks forward to a visit from her children until a guest’s murder makes her son a suspect. Investigating with Suzie brings further doubts about her daughter’s boyfriend and whether the family reunion conceals a dangerous deception.
Pups, Pilots and Peril
by Cindy Bell
2017
A seaplane service promises new summer guests for Dune House until its pilot is murdered. Suzie and Mary investigate the killing and a lost dog’s appearance, following a web of lies before their suspects leave town.
Athletes and Alibis
by Cindy Bell
2018
A triathlon fills Garber and Dune House with athletes and officials, then a murder implicates one of their guests. Suzie and Mary investigate, but a detective’s suspicious behavior creates another puzzle before the competitors depart.
Racing and Robberies
by Cindy Bell
2018
Buying a car should simplify Suzie and Mary’s expanding bed-and-breakfast business, but a murder interrupts their plans. They juggle guests and an independent investigation while detectives resist their efforts to untangle the growing list of suspects.
Tides, Trails and Trouble
by Cindy Bell
2018
A birdwatching group’s search for a rare sighting sparks conflict with surfers camping near Dune House. When someone dies, Suzie and Mary investigate the tensions with help from their Labrador, hoping to stop the murderer striking again.
Manuscripts and Deadly Motives
by Cindy Bell
2019
A suspicious writer and angry trespassers trouble Dune House before one of its guests is murdered. Suzie and Mary must untangle concealed motives and contradictory stories quickly enough to identify the killer and keep their business open.
Pelicans, Piers and Poison
by Cindy Bell
2019
A murder among a local gathering brings suspicion onto a guest at Suzie and Mary’s seaside bed-and-breakfast. Their efforts to assist the police expose unsettling secrets about Garber residents and raise the possibility of danger much closer to home.
Sand, Sea and a Skeleton
by Cindy Bell
2019
While hosting a national walking group, Suzie and Mary discover a skeleton and enter an unexplained murder mystery. When evidence vanishes from the scene, they investigate an expanding trail of clues while balancing guests, romance, and personal danger.
A Tangled Murder
by Cindy Bell
2020
A yacht race fills Garber and Dune House with visitors, then a body appears tangled in a fishing net. Suzie and Mary investigate strained relationships and conflicting clues before the murderer can leave town by sea.
Pianos and Prison
by Cindy Bell
2020
A celebrated pianist’s move to Garber promises a concert, but a murder occurs before the performance begins. Suzie and Mary investigate a puzzling victim’s identity, becoming more determined when threats warn them to stay away from the case.
Relaxation, Reunions & Revenge
by Cindy Bell
2020
A reunion with Mary’s daughter turns into a murder investigation when a prominent resident dies at a new spa. Suzie, Mary, and Cathy join forces, discovering that the victim’s popularity concealed secrets and several possible enemies.
Fame, Food and Murder
by Cindy Bell
2021
Hosting cooking classes with a famous chef brings excitement and practical mishaps to Dune House. When a body is discovered, Suzie, Mary, and Cathy investigate a house full of suspects before another death turns the event into further disaster.
Beaches and Betrayal
by Cindy Bell
2022
Suzie and Mary prepare to host a wedding, expecting difficult guests and unreliable catering to be their biggest concerns. A missing groom and a murder force them to investigate whether his disappearance signals cold feet or a more dangerous secret.
Fatal Festivities
by Cindy Bell
2022
Suzie and Mary host retirement-village guests for a Thanksgiving stay at Dune House, but simmering arguments culminate in a death at dinner. Determined to protect their guests and the B&B's reputation, they investigate before the holiday arrives.
Anchors and Abduction
by Cindy Bell
2023
A local abduction brings investigators and reporters to Dune House, then one of its guests is murdered. Suzie and Mary explore whether the crimes connect, discovering that the dead reporter's ruthless career has left a long list of possible enemies.
Friends, Family and Fugitives
by Cindy Bell
2023
A family Thanksgiving visit becomes complicated when two bounty hunters arrive at Dune House pursuing the same fugitive. After one is murdered, Suzie, Mary, and their visitors search for the killer before the holiday gathering becomes another tragedy.
Hobbies and Homicide
by Cindy Bell
2023
Suzie persuades Mary to try a beach yoga class, only for a body to interrupt their new hobby. The victim was a treasure hunter with many enemies, leaving the friends to sort through grudges while danger closes around their investigation.
Sunsets, Smoke and Suspicion
by Cindy Bell
2023
A quiet break from running Dune House ends when a boat burns and a body is discovered. Unexpected guests fill the B&B as Suzie and Mary investigate two mysteries, fearing that someone they love may become the next victim.
Fruit Smoothies and Felonies
by Cindy Bell
2024
A summer of beach days, B&B guests, and smoothies from a new juice bar turns dark when someone is murdered. Suzie and Mary investigate suspicious visitors and local secrets, finding it difficult to distinguish a killer from the town's many suspects.
Palm Trees and Protests
by Cindy Bell
2024
A proposed development threatens Dune House and draws Suzie and Mary into local protests. When a supporter of the project is murdered, an outside detective treats Suzie as a suspect, forcing the friends to uncover the truth before she is arrested.
Road Trip, Risk and Revenge
by Cindy Bell
2024
Suzie wins skydiving lessons and takes Mary and their Labrador on an RV holiday. When their instructor dies and the death is dismissed as accidental, the friends investigate an unfriendly town whose concealed secrets make their getaway increasingly dangerous.
Sunshine, Scents, and Suspects
by Cindy Bell
2024
The murder of a perfume-shop intern disrupts a peaceful autumn in Garber. Suzie and Mary investigate the victim's connections and the town's concealed tensions, uncovering competing motives as they try to prevent another death.
Awards, Adventure, and Accusations
by Cindy Bell
2025
A hospitality-award nomination takes Suzie and Mary to a country inn for a weekend celebration. A guest's murder prevents anyone from leaving, giving the friends a chance to investigate an unpopular victim while trapped among possible killers.
Docks, Discoveries, and Danger
by Cindy Bell
2025
A marine-biology professor's murder closes the docks and sends unexpected guests to Dune House. Suzie and Mary discover that his research threatened several people, turning their investigation toward discoveries someone was willing to kill to conceal.
Hammocks, Hardcovers, and Homicide
by Cindy Bell
2025
A busy summer at Dune House is interrupted by the murder of a local book-club member. Asked to help by the librarian, Suzie and Mary uncover a tangled past and unexpected connections behind the victim's apparently ordinary life.
Lights, Lanterns, and Lies
by Cindy Bell
2025
The Winter Lights Festival loses its festive glow when a social-media influencer is found dead inside a display. Suzie and Mary pursue the lies surrounding the death, only for an unexpected development to overturn their understanding of the case.
Moonlight, Music, and Murder
by Cindy Bell
2025
Garber's summer jazz festival brings a lively crowd to Dune House, including Mary's children. A musician's murder abruptly ends the celebrations, drawing Suzie and Mary into a web of concealed relationships and lies before the killer can strike again.
Jet Skis, Jetties, and Justice
by Cindy Bell
2026
A jet-ski outing for Dune House guests uncovers a body in a secluded cove. Suzie and Mary follow a difficult trail of clues and suspects, but the investigation becomes urgent when danger reaches someone close to them.
Twilight, Tulips, and Trickery
by Cindy Bell
2026
A con artist's return to Garber revives old tensions, then ends in his murder. Suzie and Mary investigate the people harmed by his past schemes, facing a crowded field of enemies and fresh danger beneath the town's peaceful spring atmosphere.
Chills, Currents, and Confessions
by Cindy Bell
2027
Garber's first Winter Plunge ends when a woman collapses and dies on the shore. Suspecting murder, Suzie and Mary investigate the resentment and secrets beneath her apparently perfect life while their seaside B&B fills with potential suspects.
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