Julia Buckley

Julia Buckley is an accomplished American author, renowned for her mystery and suspense novels. She has written several series, including the Madeline Mann series and the Undercover Dish Mysteries series. Originally from the Chicagoland area, Buckley is a member of various writing organizations, including Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Romance Writers of America, as well as the Chicago Writers Association.

In addition to her career as a novelist, Buckley is a dedicated high school English teacher. She is also an active blogger, maintaining a blog where she discusses writing and interviews other mystery writers. Buckley's love of mysteries developed during her teenage years, as she immersed herself in the genre's great works. This early exposure to mystery and suspense fiction has greatly influenced her own writing.

Buckley is a prolific writer, with several series to her name. Her Writer's Apprentice Series has been praised for its engaging, enjoyable, and surprising storylines. The Library Journal has named her as "a writer to watch." In her spare time, Buckley enjoys reading, playing Words With Friends on Facebook, and spending time with her husband and two sons, as well as their various pets.

Another notable series by Buckley is the Undercover Dish Mysteries, which offers a unique and entertaining take on the cozy mystery genre. Her most recent series, the Teddy Thurber series, is a departure from her previous work, featuring a male protagonist and a more hard-boiled style. Buckley's latest release, Death in a Budapest Butterfly, is the first book in the Hungarian Tea House Mysteries. She is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime and the Chicago Writer’s Association. Buckley is an inspiration to many, not only for her writing but also for her dedication to teaching and her love of mysteries.
Madeline Mann Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Madeline Mann 2007
2 Lovely, Dark, and Deep 2008
3 One Fool At Least 2012
Teddy Thurber Books
# Title Year
1 The Ghosts of Lovely Women 2011
Ginevra Bond Adventures Books
# Title Year
1 Ginevra Bond 2012
Undercover Dish Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 The Big Chili 2015
2 Cheddar Off Dead 2016
3 Pudding Up With Murder 2017
A Writer's Apprentice Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 A Dark and Stormy Murder 2016
2 Death in Dark Blue 2017
3 A Dark and Twisting Path 2018
4 Death Waits in the Dark 2019
5 Death with a Dark Red Rose 2020
6 A Dark and Silent Night 2020
A Hungarian Tea House Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Death in a Budapest Butterfly 2019
2 Death of a Wandering Wolf 2020
3 Death on the Night of Lost Lizards 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Dark Backward 2006
2 Counterplay 2012
Julia Buckley Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Deadly Treats 2011