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Mary Ellen Hughes Reading Order

7 series Β· 17 books

Mary Ellen Hughes is a prolific author known for her engaging cozy mysteries and lighthearted storytelling. With a total of 17 books across seven series, she has captivated readers with series like the Keepsake Cove Mysteries and the Maggie Olenski novels, among others. Active from 2000 until 2022, her work continues to delight fans of mystery and charm.

A Craft Fair Knitters Mystery Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2022)

Start with A Wicked Yarn and read in order.

#Title
1
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A Wicked Yarn
2
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Stitched in Crime
3
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Knits, Knots, and Knives

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

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

#Title
1
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Chesapeake Crimes: They Had It Comin'
2
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Craft Corner Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2008)

Start with Wreath of Deception and read in order.

#Title
1
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Wreath of Deception
2
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String of Lies
3
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Paper-Thin Alibi

Keepsake Cove Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with A Fatal Collection and read in order.

#Title
1
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A Fatal Collection
2
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A Vintage Death
3
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A Curio Killing

Maggie Olenski Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2012)

Start with Resort to Murder and read in order.

#Title
1
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Resort to Murder
2
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A Taste of Death

Pickled & Preserved Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with The Pickled Piper and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Pickled Piper
2
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License to Dill
3
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Scene of the Brine

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
The Woman on the Train

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mary Ellen Hughes written?
Mary Ellen Hughes has written 17 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Mary Ellen Hughes series?
Here are the first books in Mary Ellen Hughes's series: A Craft Fair Knitters Mystery: A Wicked Yarn; Anthologies: Chesapeake Crimes: They Had It Comin'; Craft Corner: Wreath of Deception; Keepsake Cove Mysteries: A Fatal Collection; Maggie Olenski: Resort to Murder.
What order should I read Mary Ellen Hughes's books?
We recommend reading Mary Ellen Hughes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Mary Ellen Hughes's series complete?
Mary Ellen Hughes has 6 completed series.

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