Jessica Beck

Jessica Beck is the pen name of American author Tim Myers, who is well-known for his cozy mystery novels. Beck is best known for her food-themed series, which include the Donut Shop Mysteries, the Classic Diner Mysteries, and the Ghost Cat Cozy Mysteries. These series have gained popularity due to their unique combination of murder mysteries and recipes that readers can try.

Beck has been nominated for the Agatha Award and has been named an Independent Mystery Booksellers Association national bestseller nearly a dozen times. She is a prolific writer, focusing on genres like fiction, mystery, ladies sleuths, and investigatory. Beck's books are known for their intriguing plots, which revolve around killings and donuts.

In addition to her writing, Beck is also a performer in Angels with Tethered Wings. She has a playful personality and enjoys the rare snowfalls near her home in the foothills of North Carolina. Despite her love for donuts, she maintains a healthy lifestyle and has a great sense of humor about her figure. Beck is committed to her writing and spends a lot of time testing recipes for her Donut Shop Mysteries series. She is dedicated to providing her readers with delicious treats that they can enjoy while reading her books.
Donut Shop Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Glazed Murder 2010
2 Fatally Frosted 2010
3 Sinister Sprinkles 2010
4 Evil Eclairs 2011
5 Tragic Toppings 2011
6 Killer Crullers 2012
7 Drop Dead Chocolate 2012
8 Powdered Peril 2012
9 Illegally Iced 2012
10 Deadly Donuts 2013
11 Assault and Batter 2013
12 Sweet Suspects 2013
13 Deep Fried Homicide 2014
14 Custard Crime 2014
15 Lemon Larceny 2014
16 Bad Bites 2014
17 Old Fashioned Crooks 2014
18 Dangerous Dough 2015
19 Troubled Treats 2015
20 Sugar Coated Sins 2015
21 Criminal Crumbs 2015
22 A Holiday Donut Steal 2015
23 Vanilla Vices 2015
24 Raspberry Revenge 2016
25 Fugitive Filling 2016
26 Devil's Food Defense 2016
27 Pumpkin Pleas 2016
28 Floured Felonies 2016
29 Mixed Malice 2016
30 Tasty Trials 2017
31 Baked Books 2017
32 Cranberry Crimes 2017
33 Boston Cream Bribery 2017
34 Cherry Filled Charges 2017
35 Scary Sweets 2017
36 Cocoa Crush 2017
37 Pastry Penalties 2018
38 Apple Stuffed Alibis 2018
39 Perjury Proof 2018
40 Caramel Canvas 2019
41 Dark Drizzles 2019
42 Counterfeit Confections 2019
43 Measured Mayhem 2019
44 Blended Bribes 2019
45 Sifted Sentences 2019
46 Dusted Discoveries 2020
47 Nasty Knead 2020
48 Rigged Rising 2020
49 Donut Despair 2020
50 Whisked Warnings 2020
51 Baker's Burden 2020
52 Battered Bluff 2020
53 The Hole Truth 2021
54 Donut Disturb 2021
55 Wicked Wedding Donuts 2021
56 Donut Hearts Homicide 2022
57 Jelly-Filled Justice 2022
Classic Diner Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 A Chili Death 2012
2 A Deadly Beef 2012
3 A Killer Cake 2012
4 A Baked Ham 2013
5 A Bad Egg 2013
6 A Real Pickle 2013
7 A Burned Out Baker 2014
Ghost Cat Mystery Series Books
# Title Year
1 Midnight Paws 2013
2 Bid for Midnight 2013
Cast Iron Cooking Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Cast Iron Will 2015
2 Cast Iron Conviction 2015
3 Cast Iron Cover-Up 2015
4 Cast Iron Motive 2016
5 Cast Iron Suspicion 2016
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Donut Mysteries Cookbook 2019
2 My Camping Adventure Journal 2019