Diane Vallere

Diane Vallere

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February 23rd, 2027: Rocket Girl (Kick Johnson Mystery, #1)

Another Girl, Another Planet / Warped on a Moon Trek (Sylvia Stryker Space Case/Sky Crimes and Misdemeanors, #5) was the most recently released book by Diane Vallere, on September 2nd, 2026.

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Diane Vallere Stats: The highest rated book by Diane Vallere on Book Notification is Pillow Stalk, the first novel in the Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night series.

The most read book by Diane Vallere on Book Notification is Pillow Stalk, the first novel in the Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night series. The second most read book is Suede to Rest (Material Witness Mystery #1).

Below is a complete list of Diane Vallere books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Diane Vallere is the Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Series.

List of Costume Shop Mystery Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
A Disguise to Die For
2016
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2
7
Masking for Trouble
2016
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3
Dressed to Confess
2017
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List of Kick Johnson Mystery Books in Publication Order

A widowed mathematician investigates murders and danger while building a new life amid the 1960s space race.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Rocket Girl
2027
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List of Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery Books in Publication Order

A fashion expert repeatedly finds herself solving murders in her Pennsylvania hometown, investigating deaths connected to the industry.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Just Kidding / Free Heelin'
2012
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2
Designer Dirty Laundry
2012
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3
Buyer, Beware
2013
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4
The Brim Reaper
2013
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5
Some Like It Haute
2015
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6
Grand Theft Retro
2016
Go
7
6
Pearls Gone Wild
2016
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8
Cement Stilettos
2017
Go
9
Panty Raid
2018
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10
Union Jacked
2019
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11
Slay Ride
2019
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12
Tough Luxe
2021
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13
Fahrenheit 501
2021
Go
14
Stark Raving Mod
2022
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15
Gilt Trip
2023
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16
Ranch Dressing
2024
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17
Murder Italian Style
2025
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"Just Kidding / Free Heelin'" is a prequel short story in the Style & Error Mysteries series. It is currently out of print.

List of Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night books are Pillow Stalk, The Pajama Frame, and With Vics You Get Eggroll.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.7
Pillow Stalk
2012
Go
2
4
Other People's Baggage (With: Gigi Pandian, Kendel Lynn)
2012
Go
3
10
That Touch of Ink
2013
Go
4
10
With Vics You Get Eggroll
2015
Go
5
10
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
2017
Go
6
9
Midnight Ice
2018
Go
7
10
The Pajama Frame
2018
Go
8
10
Lover Come Hack
2018
Go
9
10
Apprehend Me No Flowers
2020
Go
10
10
Teacher's Threat
2021
Go
11
10
The Kill of it All
2022
Go
12
10
Love Me or Grieve Me
2022
Go
13
10
Please Don't Push Up the Daisies
2023
Go
14
10
The Glass Bottom Hoax
2024
Go
15
10
My Nightmare Is Yours
2026
Go

List of Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Midnight Ice
2018
Go
2
6.7
Pillow Stalk
2012
Go
3
10
That Touch of Ink
2013
Go
4
10
With Vics You Get Eggroll
2015
Go
5
10
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
2017
Go
6
10
The Pajama Frame
2018
Go
7
10
Lover Come Hack
2018
Go
8
4
Other People's Baggage (With: Gigi Pandian, Kendel Lynn)
2012
Go
9
10
Apprehend Me No Flowers
2020
Go
10
10
Teacher's Threat
2021
Go
11
10
The Kill of it All
2022
Go
12
10
Love Me or Grieve Me
2022
Go
13
10
Please Don't Push Up the Daisies
2023
Go
14
10
The Glass Bottom Hoax
2024
Go
15
10
My Nightmare Is Yours
2026
Go

List of Material Witness Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Material Witness Mystery books are Suede to Rest, Crushed Velvet, and Silk Stalkings.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Suede to Rest
2014
Go
2
7
Crushed Velvet
2015
Go
3
7
Silk Stalkings
2016
Go
4
10
Tulle Death Do Us Part
2023
Go
5
10
Sheer Window
2024
Go
6
Contesting the Wool
2025
Go

List of Mermaid Mystery Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Tails from the Deep
2019
Go
2
Murky Waters
2019
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3
Sleeping With The Fishes
2019
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List of Sylvia Stryker Space Case/Sky Crimes and Misdemeanors Books in Publication Order

Sylvia Stryker solves murders aboard a Moon Unit cruise ship while traveling the galaxy with quirky companions and a mysterious security ally.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Fly Me to the Moon / Murder on Moon Trek
2017
Go
2
I'm Your Venus / Scandal on a Moon Trek
2018
Go
3
Saturn Night Fever / Hijacked on a Moon Trek
2018
Go
4
Spiders From Mars / Framed on a Moon Trek
2020
Go
5
Another Girl, Another Planet / Warped on a Moon Trek
2026
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Bonbons for Your Brain
2019
Go

List of Diane Vallere Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Fish Tales
2011
Go
2
4
Other People's Baggage
2012
Go
3
Fish Nets
2013
Go
4
Murder-a-Go-Go's
2019
Go
5
Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction
2022
Go
6
Murder in the Air
2024
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Diane Vallere

Diane Vallere was born in Pennsylvania, USA.

Diane Vallere is the author of the Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery series which currently consists of 17 novels. The Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery series started in 2012 with the novel Just Kidding / Free Heelin'. The most recently released novel in the Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery series was Murder Italian Style which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming novels for the Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery series.

Diane Vallere has also written the Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night series which has 15 books including Pillow Stalk and Other People's Baggage.

Diane Vallere: Awards & Accolades

Diane Vallere books have been nominated for multiple awards, Suede to Rest was nominated for the Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel, in 2015. Crushed Velvet was nominated for the Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel, in 2016. A Disguise to Die For was nominated for the Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel, in 2017. Murder-a-Go-Go's was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection, in 2020. Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book, in 2023.

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Diane Vallere: F.A.Q

Where was Diane Vallere Born?

Diane Vallere was born in Pennsylvania, USA and is American.

What was the first book Diane Vallere wrote?

The first book written by Diane Vallere was Just Kidding / Free Heelin', published in 2012.

What was the most recent book Diane Vallere wrote?

Her most recently released work was Another Girl, Another Planet / Warped on a Moon Trek on September 2nd, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Diane Vallere?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Diane Vallere book is Pillow Stalk. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Pillow Stalk (6.67)
  2. Suede to Rest (7.25)
  3. Fly Me to the Moon / Murder on Moon Trek (8.00)
  4. The Pajama Frame (10.00)
  5. With Vics You Get Eggroll (10.00)

Are there upcoming new books by Diane Vallere?

Diane Vallere has a new book coming out on February 23rd, 2027 called Rocket Girl.

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How many books has Diane Vallere written?

Diane Vallere has written 49 books, with 1 more upcoming, excluding contributions to anthologies. 3 books in the Costume Shop Mystery Series, 1 book in the Kick Johnson Mystery Series, 17 books in the Killer Fashion / Style & Error Mysteries / Samantha Kidd Mystery Series, 14 books in the Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Series, 6 books in the Material Witness Mystery Series, 3 books in the Mermaid Mystery Series, 5 books in the Sylvia Stryker Space Case/Sky Crimes and Misdemeanors Series, 1 Non-Fiction Books.

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