Barb Goffman

Barb Goffman

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Baby Love (a short story) (Short Stories/Novellas) was the most recently released book by Barb Goffman, on October 27th, 2025.

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Below is a complete list of Barb Goffman books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2013

List of Barb Goffman Anthologies in Publication Order

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Barb Goffman

Barb Goffman is the author of 23 Short Stories/Novellas. The first short story published was Murder at Sleuthfest, in 2006. The most recently published story was Baby Love which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming short stories.

Barb Goffman has also written one book in the Collections series called, Don't Get Mad, Get Even.

Barb Goffman: Awards & Accolades

Many of Barb Goffman's books have won awards, including:

  • The Lord is My Shamus won the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2013.
  • Writes of Passage won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2014 as well as the Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2015, Anthony Award - Best Non-Fiction Book in 2015.
  • The Shadow Knows won the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2015.
  • A Year Without Santa Claus? won the Agatha Award, Best Short Story, in 2015.
  • Dear Emily Etiquette won the Agatha Award, Best Short Story, in 2020.
  • Beauty and the Beyotch won the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2023 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Short Story in 2023.
  • The Postman Always Flirts Twice won the Agatha Award, Best Short Story, in 2024.

The following novels by Barb Goffman were nominated for these awards:

  • Murder at Sleuthfest: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2005).
  • The Worst Noel: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2009).
  • Volunteer of the Year: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2010).
  • Truth and Consequences: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2011). Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2012). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2012).
  • The Lord is My Shamus: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2012). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2013).
  • Evil Little Girl: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2013).
  • Nightmare: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2013).
  • The Shadow Knows: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2014). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2015).
  • A Year Without Santa Claus?: Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2016).
  • The Best-Laid Plans: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2016).
  • Whose Wine Is It Anyway?: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2017). Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2018).
  • Bug Appétit: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2018). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2019). Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2019).
  • Alex’s Choice: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2019). Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2020).
  • Crime Travel: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2020).
  • The Beat of Black Wings: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2021).
  • Dear Emily Etiquette: Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2021). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2021).
  • A Family Matter: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2021).
  • A Tale of Two Sisters: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2021).
  • Beauty and the Beyotch: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2022).
  • Low Down Dirty Vote Volume 3: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2023).
  • Land of 10,000 Thrills: Bouchercon Anthology 2022: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2023).
  • The Gift: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Short Story (2023).
  • Real Courage: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2023). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2024). Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2024).
  • A Matter of Trust: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2024). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2025).
  • Murder, Neat: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2025).
  • The Postman Always Flirts Twice: Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2025).
  • Baby Love: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2025).

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  4. Brad Thor, author of the Scot Harvath Series.
  5. Carl Hiaasen, author of the Andrew Yancy Series.

Barb Goffman: F.A.Q

What book awards has Barb Goffman won?

The Lord is My Shamus: Macavity Award Best Short Story (2013).
Writes of Passage: Agatha Award Best Non-fiction (2014), Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2015), Anthony Award Best Non-Fiction Book (2015).
The Shadow Knows: Macavity Award Best Short Story (2015).
A Year Without Santa Claus?: Agatha Award Best Short Story (2015).
Dear Emily Etiquette: Agatha Award Best Short Story (2020).
Beauty and the Beyotch: Macavity Award Best Short Story (2023), Anthony Award Best Short Story (2023).
The Postman Always Flirts Twice: Agatha Award Best Short Story (2024).

What was the first book Barb Goffman wrote?

The first book written by Barb Goffman was Murder at Sleuthfest, published in 2006.

What was the most recent book Barb Goffman wrote?

Her most recently released work was Baby Love (a short story) on October 27th, 2025.

Are there upcoming new books by Barb Goffman?

Barb Goffman does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Barb Goffman written?

Barb Goffman has written 23 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 22 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 Collections.

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