
Joanne Fluke Reading Order
4 series Β· 55 books Β· Born 1943
Joanne Fluke is an American mystery writer best known for her Hannah Swensen cozy mystery series, which blends amateur sleuthing with recipes and small-town charm. Drawing on a remarkably diverse professional background that includes work as a teacher, psychologist, detective's assistant, and caterer, Fluke brings authentic detail and human insight to her crime fiction. Across her 55-book career spanning from 1980 to 2023, she has also written standalone novels and nonfiction works, establishing herself as a prolific voice in the mystery and thriller genres.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2006β2010)
Joanne Fluke's two-book anthology series comprises Sugar and Spice and Gingerbread Cookie Murder, published between 2006 and 2010. This complete collection should be read in publication order. The series falls within the mystery and thriller genre, offering a finished set of stories for readers seeking Fluke's short fiction work.
Start with Sugar and Spice and read in order.
Start this series with Sugar and Spice
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar and Spice |
| 2 | Gingerbread Cookie Murder |
Hannah Swensen Series
Likely Complete33 books (2000β2023)
The Hannah Swensen series is a 33-book cozy mystery franchise following a baker-turned-amateur detective in a small Minnesota town. Published between 2000 and 2023, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. Each installment pairs culinary themes with murder investigations, blending recipes and small-town intrigue throughout the long-running collection.
Start with Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, the first of 33 books in the Hannah Swensen series.
Start this series with Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder |
| 2 | Blueberry Muffin Murder |
| 3 | Strawberry Shortcake Murder |
| 4 | Lemon Meringue Pie Murder |
| 5 | Fudge Cupcake Murder |
| 6 | Sugar Cookie Murder |
| 7 | Peach Cobbler Murder |
| 8 | Cherry Cheesecake Murder |
| 9 | Candy Cane Murder |
| 10 | Key Lime Pie Murder |
| 11 | Candy for Christmas |
| 12 | Carrot Cake Murder |
| 13 | Cream Puff Murder |
| 14 | Plum Pudding Murder |
| 15 | Apple Turnover Murder |
| 16 | Gingerbread Cookie Murder |
| 17 | Devil's Food Cake Murder |
| 18 | Cinnamon Roll Murder |
| 19 | Red Velvet Cupcake Murder |
| 20 | Blackberry Pie Murder |
| 21 | Double Fudge Brownie Murder |
| 22 | Christmas Caramel Murder |
| 23 | Wedding Cake Murder |
| 24 | Banana Cream Pie Murder |
| 25 | Chocolate Cream Pie Murder |
| 26 | Christmas Cake Murder |
| 27 | Raspberry Danish Murder |
| 28 | Christmas Cupcake Murder |
| 29 | Coconut Layer Cake Murder |
| 30 | Christmas Dessert Murder |
| 31 | Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder |
| 32 | Caramel Pecan Roll Murder |
| 33 | Pink Lemonade Cake Murder |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden Cookbook |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete19 books (1980β2001)
Joanne Fluke wrote 19 standalone mystery and thriller novels between 1980 and 2001, completing this series before moving on to other projects. Each book can be read independently, though readers who prefer to experience them in the order they were written should start with The Stepchild and proceed through publication order. The collection includes titles such as Winter Chill, Cold Judgment, Vengeance is Mine, Final Appeal, and Eyes, offering a diverse range of mystery and suspense stories across two decades.
Start with The Stepchild, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Stepchild
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Stepchild |
| 2 | The Other Child |
| 3 | Winter Chill |
| 4 | Cold Judgment |
| 5 | Vengeance is Mine |
| 6 | Final Appeal |
| 7 | Video Kill |
| 8 | Dead Giveaway |
| 9 | Fatal Identity |
| 10 | Deadly Memories |
| 11 | Eyes |
| 12 | Wicked(By: Jo Gibson) |
| 13 | A Match For Melissa |
| 14 | A Husband For Holly |
| 15 | A Season For Samantha |
| 16 | Caitlyn's Cowboy |
| 17 | A Valentine For Vanessa |
| 18 | Cookies and Kisses |
| 19 | A Townhouse for Tessa |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joanne Fluke written?
- Joanne Fluke has written 55 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Joanne Fluke series?
- Here are the first books in Joanne Fluke's series: Anthologies: Sugar and Spice; Hannah Swensen: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder.
- What order should I read Joanne Fluke's books?
- We recommend reading Joanne Fluke's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Joanne Fluke's series complete?
- Joanne Fluke has 3 completed series.

