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Lynne Hinton Reading Order

4 series · 17 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Lynne Hinton is an accomplished American novelist known for her engaging storytelling in the contemporary fiction and mystery genres. With 17 books spanning four series, including the beloved Hope Springs and Divine Private Detective Agency Mysteries, she has captivated readers since her debut in 2000. Hinton currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and continues to write as she explores new narratives and themes.

Divine Private Detective Agency Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with Sister Eve, Private Eye and read in order.

#Title
1
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Sister Eve, Private Eye
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Case of the Sin City Sister
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Sister Eve and the Blue Nun
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Hope Springs Series

Complete

5 books (2000–2010)

Start with Friendship Cake, the first of 5 books in the Hope Springs series.

#Title
1
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Friendship Cake
2000Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Garden of Faith / Hope Springs
2002Buy 🇺🇸
3
Forever Friends
2003Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Christmas Cake
2009Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake
2010Buy 🇺🇸

Pie Town Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with Pie Town and read in order.

#Title
1
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Pie Town
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Welcome Back to Pie Town
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2001–2026)

Start with The Things I Know Best, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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The Things I Know Best
2001Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Last Odd Day
2004Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Arms of God
2005Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Order of Things
2009Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The View from Here
The View from Here
2018Buy 🇺🇸
6
The Beekeeper's Wife
2020Buy 🇺🇸
7
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O, Biscuit!
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lynne Hinton written?
Lynne Hinton has written 17 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Lynne Hinton series?
Here are the first books in Lynne Hinton's series: Divine Private Detective Agency Mystery: Sister Eve, Private Eye; Hope Springs: Friendship Cake; Pie Town: Pie Town.
What order should I read Lynne Hinton's books?
We recommend reading Lynne Hinton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lynne Hinton still writing new books?
Yes, Lynne Hinton has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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