Betty Hechtman Reading Order
5 series Β· 32 books
Betty Hechtman is a talented American author known for her engaging cozy mysteries. With a prolific career spanning from 2006 to 2025, she has published 32 books across five series, including the popular Crochet Mysteries and the Yarn Retreat Mysteries. Her notable work encompasses diverse themes, all woven together with her signature charm and attention to detail.
A Crochet and Crumpets Mystery Series
Complete1 book (2025β2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death Among the Stitches 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Blue Schwartz Series
Complete1 book (2006β2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace: A Mystery with Recipes 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
Crochet Mysteries Series
Ongoing16 books (2008β2025)
Start with Dead Men Don't Crochet, the first of 16 books in the Crochet Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dead Men Don't Crochet 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Hooked on Murder 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Stitch in Crime 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | By Hook or by Crook 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | You Better Knot Die 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Behind the Seams 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | If Hooks Could Kill 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | For Better or Worsted 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Knot Guilty 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Hooking for Trouble 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Seams Like Murder 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Hooks Can Be Deceiving 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | On the Hook 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | One for the Hooks 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Killer Hooks 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Murder by the Hook 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Writer For Hire Mysteries Series
Likely Complete4 books (2021β2023)
Start with Murder Ink, the first of 4 books in the Writer For Hire Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murder Ink 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Writing a Wrong 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Making It Write 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sentenced to Death 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Yarn Retreat Mysteries Series
Ongoing10 books (2013β2024)
Start with Yarn to Go, the first of 10 books in the Yarn Retreat Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yarn to Go 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Silence of the Lamb's Wool 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Wound Up in Murder 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Gone with the Wool 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Tangled Yarn 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Inherit the Wool 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Knot on Your Life 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | But Knot for Me 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Knot a Game 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Knot Dead Again 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Betty Hechtman written?
- Betty Hechtman has written 32 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Betty Hechtman series?
- Here are the first books in Betty Hechtman's series: Crochet Mysteries: Dead Men Don't Crochet; Writer For Hire Mysteries: Murder Ink; Yarn Retreat Mysteries: Yarn to Go.
- What order should I read Betty Hechtman's books?
- We recommend reading Betty Hechtman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Betty Hechtman still writing new books?
- Yes, Betty Hechtman has 2 ongoing series: Crochet Mysteries, Yarn Retreat Mysteries.

