Salem B&B Mystery Books in Order
Part ofTraci Wilton Books in OrderSee the Salem B&B Mystery books by Traci Hall and Patrice Wilton in order, with summaries, series background, and where to start.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
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Salem B&B Mystery books in publication order
10 books
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
by Traci Wilton
2019
Widowed Charlene Morris buys a Salem mansion sight unseen to start over as a B&B owner. Then she meets Jack Strathmore, the ghost who believes he was murdered and expects her to prove it.
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past
by Traci Wilton
2020
A lottery winner's holiday charity night ends in a deadly hit-and-run, and Charlene Morris is close enough to see the tensions. Between difficult parents, a crowded Salem season, and Jack's advice, she has another murder to untangle.
Mrs. Morris and the Witch
by Traci Wilton
2020
Charlene's newly renovated Salem B&B is ready for Halloween guests when a local Wiccan turns up dead. With ghostly housemate Jack at her side, she has to sort out coven politics and a very human killer.
Mrs. Morris and the Sorceress
by Traci Wilton
2021
During Salem's Fourth of July play, a rising actress with a talent for stirring trouble is killed by what should have been a prop gun. Charlene and Jack step into a backstage mess of jealousy, secrets, and grudges.
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire
by Traci Wilton
2021
Salem's Witch Ball gets wilder when a self-proclaimed Romanian vampire vanishes at midnight and a body turns up on shore. Charlene Morris and Jack have to decide who staged the spectacle and why.
Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold
by Traci Wilton
2022
An Irish dinner outing turns deadly when Charlene Morris stumbles onto the aftermath of a second brawl and a fresh corpse. As the only eyewitness to a hooded suspect, she cannot stay out of the case.
Mrs. Morris and the Wolfman
by Traci Wilton
2023
A fresh Salem mystery mixes wolfman rumors with very human motives. Charlene Morris and ghost Jack have to look past spooky talk and local spectacle to find the killer hiding in plain sight.
Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid
by Traci Wilton
2024
Salem's new mermaid parade brings rival actresses, rival fan clubs, and a crowded B&B to Charlene Morris's doorstep. When the festivities turn deadly, she and Jack dive into another tangled case.
Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine
by Traci Wilton
2024
Valentine's season should be good for business, until a cupid-themed photo shoot turns Charlene's Salem B&B into a murder scene. Jealousy, performance, and winter secrets give her and Jack plenty to chase.
Mrs. Morris and the Day of the Dead
by Traci Wilton
2025
A guest asks Charlene Morris to help find her missing psychic sister, and the trail leads toward a stolen bejeweled statue and Halloween magic. Jack and Sam both have roles to play before the veil thins further.
Salem B&B Mystery books in chronological order
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
by Traci Wilton
2019Salem B&B Mystery, Book 1
Mrs. Morris and the Witch
by Traci Wilton
2020Salem B&B Mystery, Book 2
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past
by Traci Wilton
2020Salem B&B Mystery, Book 3
Mrs. Morris and the Sorceress
by Traci Wilton
2021Salem B&B Mystery, Book 4
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire
by Traci Wilton
2021Salem B&B Mystery, Book 5
Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold
by Traci Wilton
2022Salem B&B Mystery, Book 6
Mrs. Morris and the Wolfman
by Traci Wilton
2023Salem B&B Mystery, Book 7
Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid
by Traci Wilton
2024Salem B&B Mystery, Book 8
Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine
by Traci Wilton
2024Salem B&B Mystery, Book 9
Mrs. Morris and the Day of the Dead
by Traci Wilton
2025Salem B&B Mystery, Book 10
Series background & context
The Salem B&B mysteries start with a great cozy premise and know how to use it. Charlene Morris, grieving and ready to begin again, leaves Chicago for Salem, Massachusetts, where she buys a historic mansion and plans to open a bed-and-breakfast. On her first night, she learns she is not the only resident. Jack Strathmore, a doctor who died in the house, is still very much around.
That ghostly roommate setup gives the series its personality. Charlene is practical, kind, and curious enough to get in trouble. Jack is charming, frustrated, and deeply invested in any mystery that crosses their path. He cannot exactly march into the police station, so a lot depends on Charlene asking questions, noticing odd behavior, and refusing to leave things alone.
Salem is the perfect home for this kind of story. The books make good use of the town's reputation without turning it into a gimmick. Halloween crowds, witch balls, holiday events, covens, parades, restaurant fundraisers, historic houses, and tourist chaos all give each case texture. The supernatural mood is fun, but the murders still come back to jealousy, greed, old grudges, and lies.
There is also a solid supporting cast. Detective Sam Holden adds the official investigation side, and the B&B itself keeps bringing in guests, problems, and reasons for Charlene to end up too close to trouble. Over time, the books build a cozy little community around the house.
These are paranormal mysteries, but they stay light on gore and heavy on atmosphere. If you like a recurring sleuth, a lively setting, and a built-in ghost partner who can eavesdrop better than anyone alive, the Salem B&B series is easy to stick with.
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