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Betty Hechtman Reading Order

6 series · 34 books

Mystery & Thriller

Betty Hechtman writes cozy mysteries that blend crafting hobbies with amateur sleuthing across five interconnected series. Her most popular works include the Crochet Mysteries and Yarn Retreat Mysteries, which feature protagonists navigating crime-solving while engaged in fiber arts and small-town life. With over thirty books published since 2006, Hechtman has established herself as a prolific voice in the cozy mystery genre, creating accessible stories that appeal to readers who enjoy gentler crime narratives paired with creative pursuits.

A Crochet and Crumpets Mystery Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1
Death Among the Stitches
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Blue Schwartz Series

Complete

1 book (2006–2006)

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1
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Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace: A Mystery with Recipes
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Crochet Mysteries Series

Ongoing

16 books (2008–2025)

Start with Dead Men Don't Crochet, the first of 16 books in the Crochet Mysteries series.

Start this series with Dead Men Don't Crochet

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Dead Men Don't Crochet
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Hooked on Murder
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Stitch in Crime
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
By Hook or by Crook
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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You Better Knot Die
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Behind the Seams
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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If Hooks Could Kill
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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For Better or Worsted
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10
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Hooking for Trouble
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Seams Like Murder
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Hooks Can Be Deceiving
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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14
One for the Hooks
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Killer Hooks
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Murder by the Hook
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Crochet and Crumpets Mystery Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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1
Sconed To Death
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Writer For Hire Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2021–2023)

Start with Murder Ink, the first of 4 books in the Writer For Hire Mysteries series.

Start this series with Murder Ink

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1
2
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Writing a Wrong
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Making It Write
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Sentenced to Death
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Yarn Retreat Mysteries Series

Ongoing

11 books (2013–2026)

Start with Yarn to Go, the first of 10 books in the Yarn Retreat Mysteries series.

Start this series with Yarn to Go

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1
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2
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Silence of the Lamb's Wool
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Wound Up in Murder
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Gone with the Wool
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Tangled Yarn
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Inherit the Wool
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Knot on Your Life
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
But Knot for Me
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10
Knot Dead Again
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Danger Looms
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Betty Hechtman written?
Betty Hechtman has written 34 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
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.

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