Catherine Bruns Reading Order
7 series · 73 books
Catherine Bruns is a prolific author known for her cozy mystery novels, with a writing career spanning from 2006 to 2026. She has published 73 books across seven engaging series, including the Cookies & Chance Mysteries and the Aloha Lagoon Mysteries. Her most notable works showcase her talent for crafting intriguing plots with a delightful blend of humor and suspense.
Aloha Lagoon Mysteries Series
Ongoing26 books (2016–2025)
Start with Deadly Bubbles in the Wine(By: Mary Jo Burke), the first of 26 books in the Aloha Lagoon Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Deadly Bubbles in the Wine(By: Mary Jo Burke) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Deadly Wipeout(By: Beth Prentice) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Mele Kalikimaka Murder(By: Aimee Gilchrist) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Murder on the Aloha Express(By: Sally J. Smith) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Ukulele Murder(By: Leslie Langtry) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Bikinis & Bloodshed(By: Anne Marie Stoddard) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Death of the Big Kahuna 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Death of the Kona Man 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Ukulele Deadly(By: Leslie Langtry) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Beachboy Murder(By: Sally J. Smith) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Handbags & Homicide(By: Anne Marie Stoddard) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Lethal Tide(By: Beth Prentice) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Tiaras & Terror(By: Anne Marie Stoddard) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Fatal Break(By: Beth Prentice) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Photo Finished(By: Dane McCaslin,Kimberly Griggs) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Death Under the Sea(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Death on a Cliff(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Hula Homicide(By: B.A. Trimmer) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Tidal Wave(By: Beth Prentice) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Hallo-waiian Murder Mystery(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Dancing with Danger(By: Kimberly Griggs) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Death at the Spring Fling(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Homicide Honeymoon(By: B.A. Trimmer) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Death of the Hula Girl 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Hawaiian Holiday Homicide(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Coral Conspiracy(By: Rosalie Spielman) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Holidays & Homicides 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cindy York Series
Ongoing9 books (2015–2026)
Start with Killer Transaction, the first of 9 books in the Cindy York series.
Cookies & Chance Mysteries Series
Ongoing18 books (2015–2025)
Start with Tastes Like Murder, the first of 18 books in the Cookies & Chance Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Tastes Like Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Baked to Death 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Burned to a Crisp 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Frosted with Revenge 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Crumbled to Pieces 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Silenced by Sugar 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Ginger Snapped to Death 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Sprinkled in Malice 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Icing on the Casket 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Dessert is the Bomb 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Knee Deep in Dough 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Formals, Fortune Cookies & Fraud 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Seasoned with Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Bake, Batter, and Roll 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Cookies, Chamomile, and Corpses 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Crimes and Confections 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Planes, Candy Canes, and Hearses 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Death Whisk 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
High Heels Mysteries Series
Likely Complete13 books (2006–2021)
Start with Spying in High Heels, the first of 13 books in the High Heels Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Spying in High Heels 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Killer in High Heels 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Undercover in High Heels 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Alibi in High Heels 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Mayhem in High Heels 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Fearless in High Heels 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Danger in High Heels 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Homicide in High Heels 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Deadly in High Heels 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Suspect in High Heels 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Jeopardy in High Heels(With: Gemma Halliday) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Peril in High Heels 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Deceit in High Heels 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Italian Chef Mysteries Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
Start with Penne Dreadful and read in order.
Maple Syrup Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2024)
Start with A Doomful of Sugar and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Catherine Bruns written?
- Catherine Bruns has written 73 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Catherine Bruns series?
- Here are the first books in Catherine Bruns's series: Aloha Lagoon Mysteries: Deadly Bubbles in the Wine(By: Mary Jo Burke); Cindy York: Killer Transaction; Cookies & Chance Mysteries: Tastes Like Murder; High Heels Mysteries: Spying in High Heels; Italian Chef Mysteries: Penne Dreadful.
- What order should I read Catherine Bruns's books?
- We recommend reading Catherine Bruns's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Catherine Bruns still writing new books?
- Yes, Catherine Bruns has 4 ongoing series: Aloha Lagoon Mysteries, Cindy York, Cookies & Chance Mysteries, Maple Syrup Mysteries.