Betty Hechtman Reading Order
5 series · 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 (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death Among the Stitches 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Blue Schwartz Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace: A Mystery with Recipes 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Crochet Mysteries Series
Ongoing16 books (2008–2025)
Start with Dead Men Don't Crochet, the first of 16 books in the Crochet Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Dead Men Don't Crochet 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Hooked on Murder 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Stitch in Crime 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | By Hook or by Crook 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  You Better Knot Die 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Behind the Seams 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  If Hooks Could Kill 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  For Better or Worsted 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Knot Guilty 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Hooking for Trouble 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Seams Like Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Hooks Can Be Deceiving 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  On the Hook 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | One for the Hooks 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Killer Hooks 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Murder by the Hook 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Writer For Hire Mysteries Series
Likely Complete4 books (2021–2023)
Start with Murder Ink, the first of 4 books in the Writer For Hire Mysteries series.
Yarn Retreat Mysteries Series
Ongoing10 books (2013–2024)
Start with Yarn to Go, the first of 10 books in the Yarn Retreat Mysteries series.
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.