Lea Wait Reading Order
8 series · 31 books
Lea Wait was a prolific American author known for her engaging historical novels and mysteries, with a strong focus on Maine's rich backdrop. Over her career from 2002 to 2019, she penned 31 books across 8 series, including the popular Antique Print Mysteries and Mainely Needlepoint Mysteries, along with standalone novels and short stories. Her works primarily cater to adult readers, while also extending into literature for younger audiences.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  We'd Rather Be Writing 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Antique Print Mysteries Series
Complete8 books (2002–2016)
Start with Shadows at the Fair, the first of 8 books in the Antique Print Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Shadows at the Fair 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Shadows on the Coast of Maine 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Shadows on the Ivy 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Shadows at the Spring Show 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Shadows of a Down East Summer 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Shadows on a Cape Cod Wedding 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Shadows on a Maine Christmas 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Shadows on a Morning in Maine 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Maine Murder Mysteries Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Death and a Pot of Chowder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mainely Needlepoint Mysteries Series
Complete9 books (2015–2019)
Start with Thread and Gone, the first of 9 books in the Mainely Needlepoint Mysteries series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2006–2015)
Start with Writing Children's Books(With: Lesley Bolton) and read in order.
Seaward Born Series
Complete2 books (2003–2015)
Start with Seaward Born and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  For Freedom Alone 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (2003–2019)
Start with Stopping to Home, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lea Wait written?
- Lea Wait has written 31 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Lea Wait series?
- Here are the first books in Lea Wait's series: Antique Print Mysteries: Shadows at the Fair; Mainely Needlepoint Mysteries: Thread and Gone; Non-Fiction: Writing Children's Books(With: Lesley Bolton); Seaward Born: Seaward Born.
- What order should I read Lea Wait's books?
- We recommend reading Lea Wait's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lea Wait's series complete?
- Lea Wait has 8 completed series.