Elizabeth Peters

Elizabeth Peters was the pseudonym of American author Barbara Mertz, who wrote suspense, mystery, and thriller novels under this name. She is best known for her Amelia Peabody series, as well as her Vicky Bliss series. Mertz's interest in Egyptology, which she studied at the University of Chicago where she earned a PhD, is evident in her work, particularly the Amelia Peabody series. The series' protagonist, Amelia Peabody, is even named after the author's two children.

In addition to her work as Elizabeth Peters, Mertz also wrote under the pseudonym Barbara Michaels, as well as her own name. She was a prolific author, producing a wide range of literature across multiple series. Her writing is known for its historical backdrops and intricate plotlines. Mertz's contributions to the mystery genre were recognized with several prestigious awards, including being named Grand Master at the inaugural Anthony Awards in 1986 and Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America at the Edgar Awards in 1998. She lived in a historic farmhouse in Frederick, western Maryland until her death.
Georgetown Books (as Barbara Michaels)
# Title Year
1 Ammie, Come Home 1968
2 Shattered Silk 1986
3 Stitches in Time 1995
Jacqueline Kirby Books
# Title Year
1 The Seventh Sinner 1972
2 The Murders of Richard III 1974
3 Die for Love 1984
4 Naked Once More 1989
Vicky Bliss Books
# Title Year
1 The Camelot Caper 1969
2 Borrower of the Night 1973
3 Street of the Five Moons 1978
4 Silhouette in Scarlet 1983
5 Trojan Gold 1987
6 Night Train to Memphis 1994
7 The Laughter of Dead Kings 2008
Amelia Peabody Books
# Title Year
1 Crocodile on the Sandbank 1975
2 The Curse of the Pharaohs 1981
3 The Mummy Case 1985
4 Lion in the Valley 1986
5 The Deeds of the Disturber 1988
6 The Last Camel Died at Noon 1991
7 The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog 1992
8 The Hippopotamus Pool 1996
9 Seeing a Large Cat 1997
10 The Ape Who Guards the Balance 1998
11 The Falcon at the Portal 1999
12 He Shall Thunder in the Sky 2000
13 Lord of the Silent 2001
14 The Golden One 2002
15 Children of the Storm 2003
16 Guardian of the Horizon 2004
17 The Serpent on the Crown 2005
18 Tomb of the Golden Bird 2006
19 A River in the Sky 2010
20 Amelia Peabody Omnibus 2012
21 The Painted Queen 2014
Amelia Peabody Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 Crocodile on the Sandbank 1975
2 The Curse of the Pharaohs 1981
3 The Mummy Case 1985
4 Lion in the Valley 1986
5 The Deeds of the Disturber 1988
6 The Last Camel Died at Noon 1991
7 The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog 1992
8 The Hippopotamus Pool 1996
9 Seeing a Large Cat 1997
10 The Ape Who Guards the Balance 1998
11 Guardian of the Horizon 2004
12 A River in the Sky 2010
13 The Falcon at the Portal 1999
14 The Painted Queen 2014
15 He Shall Thunder in the Sky 2000
16 Lord of the Silent 2001
17 The Golden One 2002
18 Children of the Storm 2003
19 The Serpent on the Crown 2005
20 Tomb of the Golden Bird 2006
21 Amelia Peabody Omnibus 2012
Someone in the House Books (as Barbara Michaels)
# Title Year
1 Someone in the House 1981
2 Black Rainbow 1982
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Master of Blacktower 1966
2 Sons of the Wolf 1967
3 The Jackal's Head 1968
4 Prince of Darkness 1969
5 The Dead Sea Cipher 1970
6 The Dark on the Other Side 1970
7 The Night of Four Hundred Rabbits 1971
8 The Crying Child 1971
9 Greygallows 1972
10 Witch 1973
11 House of Many Shadows 1974
12 The Sea King's Daughter 1975
13 Patriot's Dream 1976
14 Legend in Green Velvet 1976
15 Devil May Care 1977
16 Wings of the Falcon 1977
17 Wait for What Will Come 1978
18 Summer of the Dragon 1979
19 The Walker in Shadows 1979
20 The Love Talker 1980
21 The Wizard's Daughter 1980
22 The Copenhagen Connection 1982
23 Here I Stay 1983
24 The Grey Beginning 1984
25 Be Buried in the Rain 1985
26 Search the Shadows 1987
27 Smoke and Mirrors 1989
28 Into the Darkness 1990
29 Vanish with the Rose 1992
30 Houses of Stone 1993
31 The Dancing Floor 1997
32 Other Worlds 1999
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Temples, Tombs & Hieroglyphs 1964
2 Red Land, Black Land 1967
3 Amelia Peabody's Egypt 2003
Elizabeth Peters Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Tales of the Uncanny 1983
2 A Gothic Treasure Trove 1987
3 Malice Domestic 1 1992
4 Historical Whodunits 1993
5 More Malice Domestic 1997
6 AZ Murder Goes... Artful 1997