How many books has Joanna Schaffhausen written?

Joanna Schaffhausen has written 10 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Joanna Schaffhausen series?

Here are the first books in Joanna Schaffhausen's series: Detective Annalisa Vega: Gone for Good; Ellery Hathaway: The Vanishing Season.

What order should I read Joanna Schaffhausen's books?

We recommend reading Joanna Schaffhausen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Joanna Schaffhausen still writing new books?

Yes, Joanna Schaffhausen has 1 ongoing series: Detective Annalisa Vega.

Joanna Schaffhausen Reading Order

2 series · 10 books

Mystery & Thriller

Joanna Schaffhausen writes psychological mysteries and police procedurals featuring complex female detectives navigating dark cases and personal demons. A former science journalist and ABC News advisor, she brings technical precision and investigative rigor to her plotting. Her two interconnected series follow Detective Annalisa Vega and Ellery Hathaway as they confront cold cases, violent crimes, and secrets that blur the line between justice and survival.

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Detective Annalisa Vega Series

Ongoing

5 books (2021–2025)

The Detective Annalisa Vega series is a five-book mystery and thriller sequence by Joanna Schaffhausen, with entries published from 2021 to 2025. The series is currently ongoing, with the most recent installment being Gone in the Night. Read the books in publication order starting with Gone for Good to follow Detective Vega's investigations as they unfold across the series.

Start with Gone for Good, the first of 5 books in the Detective Annalisa Vega series.

Start this series with Gone for Good

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Ellery Hathaway Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2017–2022)

Joanna Schaffhausen's Ellery Hathaway mystery thriller series consists of five books published between 2017 and 2022, with the series appearing to be complete. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Vanishing Season, followed by No Mercy, All the Best Lies, Every Waking Hour, and Last Seen Alive. Each installment builds on previous events and character development, making sequential reading essential for following the full arc of the protagonist's journey.

Start with The Vanishing Season, the first of 5 books in the Ellery Hathaway series.

Start this series with The Vanishing Season