Maia Chance Reading Order
4 series · 13 books
Maia Chance crafts playful historical mysteries and fantastical adventures populated by endearingly flawed characters who stumble through increasingly absurd situations. Her work spans multiple interconnected series including the Agnes and Effie Mysteries, the Discreet Retrieval Agency, and the Fairy Tale Fatal Mystery sequence, each blending humor, romance, and intrigue across historical and magical settings. With a distinctive voice that combines wit, whimsy, and genuine mystery plotting, Chance has built a devoted following across thirteen books that reward readers who enjoy their mysteries with a generous side of quirk and charm.
An Agnes and Effie Mystery Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Start with Bad Housekeeping and read in order.
Start this series with Bad Housekeeping
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Discreet Retrieval Agency Series
Complete4 books (2015–2018)
Start with Come Hell or Highball, the first of 4 books in the Discreet Retrieval Agency series.
Start this series with Come Hell or Highball
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Fairy Tale Fatal Mystery Series
Complete4 books (2014–2017)
Start with Snow White Red-Handed, the first of 4 books in the Fairy Tale Fatal Mystery series.
Start this series with Snow White Red-Handed
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2017–2026)
Start with The Trophy Wives of Alpenrose and read in order.
Start this series with The Trophy Wives of Alpenrose
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Maia Chance written?
- Maia Chance has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Maia Chance series?
- Here are the first books in Maia Chance's series: An Agnes and Effie Mystery: Bad Housekeeping; Discreet Retrieval Agency: Come Hell or Highball; Fairy Tale Fatal Mystery: Snow White Red-Handed.
- What order should I read Maia Chance's books?
- We recommend reading Maia Chance's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Maia Chance still writing new books?
- Yes, Maia Chance has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.