About this series
The Ruth Morgan Mysteries is a series by Peter Jay Black. We list 3 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: The English Village Murder: A gripping cozy crime mystery packed with twists.
Tagged on most books in this series: Murder, British and Culinary.
If you like The Ruth Morgan Mysteries, try A French Village Mystery by Greg Mosse, The Stain-Busting Mysteries by Sharon Short and Cotswolds Murder Mysteries by STELLA CAMERON.
What readers say
This series follows Ruth, a former police officer turned food consultant, and her grandson as they stumble into murders at cruise ships, steam trains, country houses and villages. Fans like the golden-age feel, the mix of mystery and humor, and the variety of settings, with some preferring the closed-setting entries. Reviewers who didn't click with it found Ruth irritating, said the openings start slowly, and felt some solutions were too convoluted to believe.
Best for: Readers who like cozy mysteries with a grandmother-and-grandson sleuthing team and a classic whodunnit feel.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
