About Susan M. Boyer
We list 15 books by Susan M. Boyer so far, from 3 series.
Tagged on most of their books: Southern, Coastal Town and Private Investigator.
Latest addition to our list: Hard Candy Christmas: A Talbot & Andrews Investigation (added May 2026).
If you like Susan M. Boyer, try Kate Young, Colleen Coble and Gretchen Archer.
What readers say
Susan M. Boyer is best known for her award-winning Liz Talbot mysteries, about a sharp, capable private investigator on a South Carolina barrier island, joined by the ghost of her childhood best friend and her golden retriever. Readers love the smart, sassy heroine, rich Lowcountry atmosphere with its food and Southern charm, witty humor and twisty plots full of red herrings, and many race through the series. Common criticisms are large casts with similar names that are hard to track, more murders and affairs than some expect from a cozy, a lingering pull toward her ex, and a few plot turns and a ghost that strain belief.
Best for: Readers who like witty Southern mysteries with a capable heroine and a touch of the supernatural.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
