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Cynthia Kuhn Reading Order

4 series · 12 books

Mystery & Thriller

Cynthia Kuhn is a mystery writer and English professor who brings her academic expertise to the page through multiple interconnected series. Her work spans the Lila Maclean Academic Mystery series, the Starlit Bookshop Mystery series, and various short fiction collections, totaling a dozen books published between 2016 and 2024. Kuhn's background teaching creative writing and literature at Metropolitan State University of Denver informs her craft, blending literary sensibility with compelling mystery plots that appeal to readers who enjoy smart, character-driven suspense.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2022)

Start with Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible and read in order.

Start this series with Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible

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Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Malice Domestic: Mystery Most Diabolical
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
There Comes a Time
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lila Maclean Academic Mystery Series

Complete

5 books (2016–2020)

Start with The Semester of Our Discontent, the first of 5 books in the Lila Maclean Academic Mystery series.

Start this series with The Semester of Our Discontent

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The Semester of Our Discontent
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Art of Vanishing
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Spirit in Question
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Subject of Malice
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Study of Secrets
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2022)

Start with The Blue Ribbon and read in order.

Start this series with The Blue Ribbon

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The Blue Ribbon
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
There Comes a Time
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Starlit Bookshop Mystery Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021–2024)

Start with How to Book a Murder and read in order.

Start this series with How to Book a Murder

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How to Book a Murder
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
In the Event of Murder
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cynthia Kuhn written?
Cynthia Kuhn has written 12 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Cynthia Kuhn series?
Here are the first books in Cynthia Kuhn's series: Anthologies: Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible; Lila Maclean Academic Mystery: The Semester of Our Discontent; Short Stories/Novellas: The Blue Ribbon; Starlit Bookshop Mystery: How to Book a Murder.
What order should I read Cynthia Kuhn's books?
We recommend reading Cynthia Kuhn's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Cynthia Kuhn still writing new books?
Yes, Cynthia Kuhn has 1 ongoing series: Starlit Bookshop Mystery.

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