Mary Ellen Hughes Reading Order

3 books (2020–2022)

The A Craft Fair Knitters Mystery series by Mary Ellen Hughes contains three cozy mysteries published between 2020 and 2022. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Wicked Yarn, followed by Stitched in Crime, and concluding with Knits, Knots, and Knives. The series appears to be complete.

Start with A Wicked Yarn and read in order.

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1	A Wicked Yarn 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stitched in Crime 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Knits, Knots, and Knives 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2010–2011)

Mary Ellen Hughes edited two complete mystery and thriller anthologies published between 2010 and 2011. Both collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Chesapeake Crimes: They Had It Comin', followed by Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors.

Start with Chesapeake Crimes: They Had It Comin' and read in order.

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1	Chesapeake Crimes: They Had It Comin' 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tales from the Backlist: Selected Stories from Backlist e-Books Authors 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2000–2008)

The Craft Corner mystery series consists of three standalone detective novels by Mary Ellen Hughes, published between 2000 and 2008. Read the books in publication order: Wreath of Deception, String of Lies, and Paper-Thin Alibi. The series is now complete, making it an ideal choice for readers seeking a finished collection of cozy mysteries.

Start with Wreath of Deception and read in order.

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1	Wreath of Deception 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	String of Lies 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Paper-Thin Alibi 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2019)

The Keepsake Cove Mysteries is a three-book mystery series by Mary Ellen Hughes published between 2017 and 2019. The complete series consists of A Fatal Collection, A Vintage Death, and A Curio Killing and should be read in publication order. Each book builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for following the ongoing narrative thread throughout this closed mystery series.

Start with A Fatal Collection and read in order.

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1	A Fatal Collection 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Vintage Death 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Curio Killing 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2000–2012)

Mary Ellen Hughes' Maggie Olenski mystery series consists of two standalone novels featuring the same protagonist, published over a twelve-year span from 2000 to 2012. The series is complete with Resort to Murder followed by A Taste of Death, and should be read in publication order to follow the character's development across the two books. These mystery and thriller novels offer self-contained investigations that gradually build the world and backstory of their protagonist.

Start with Resort to Murder and read in order.

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1	Resort to Murder 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Taste of Death 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2016)

The Pickled & Preserved Mysteries is a three-book cozy mystery series by Mary Ellen Hughes, published between 2014 and 2016. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Pickled Piper, followed by License to Dill and Scene of the Brine. This mystery series is ideal for readers who enjoy the cozy mystery genre and its blend of amateur sleuthing and small-town intrigue.

Start with The Pickled Piper and read in order.

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1	The Pickled Piper 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	License to Dill 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Scene of the Brine 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2011–2011)