Books in Order: A Deep Insight into Celebrated Author Bailey Cates

Digging into the vast literary world, we find authors that leave marks in the sands of time. One shining example is the much-admired American author, Cricket McRae, who goes by several pen names, including Bailey Cates and Bailey Cattrell. McRae’s literary prowess spans across genres, having written cozy mystery novels as well as a standalone western mystery under the name K.C. McRae.

While books in order is a noteworthy topic, it’s also essential to catch a glimpse of the author behind these bestsellers. Bailey obtained her degrees in Journalism and Art from Colorado State University. Afterward, she uprooted to the Pacific Northwest for two decades. Before becoming a successful author, Bailey had an array of work experiences which included a driver’s license examiner, bookseller, and newspaper ad manager. Her most intriguing role perhaps was serving as a localization program manager for Microsoft.

Having returned to the vivid landscapes of Colorado, Bailey now spends her free time pursuing a trove of hobbies such as cooking, gardening, reading, biking, hiking, and golfing.

In 2007, as Cricket McRae, she published her debut novel Lye in Wait. Fast forward to 2012, Bailey Cates’ first book under this name, Brownies and Broomsticks, was released, marking another significant milestone.

But let’s delve deeper into Bailey Cates’ books in order. Here’s a chronological list of her books:

Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books

(as Cricket McRae)

Lye in Wait	(2007)
Heaven Preserve Us	(2008)
Spin a Wicked Web	(2009)
Something Borrowed, Something Bleu	(2010)
Wined and Died	(2011)
Deadly Row to Hoe	(2012)