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Mary Ellen Hughes Reading Order

7 series · 17 books

Mystery & Thriller

Mary Ellen Hughes writes cozy mysteries that blend crafting and small-town intrigue, creating engaging whodunits for readers who enjoy amateur sleuths and close-knit communities. Her work spans multiple series including the Craft Fair Knitters Mystery and Keepsake Cove Mysteries, showcasing her talent for weaving hobbies and crafts into compelling mystery plots. With over 17 books published across seven different series since 2000, Hughes has established herself as a steady voice in the cozy mystery genre.

A Craft Fair Knitters Mystery Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2022)

Start with A Wicked Yarn and read in order.

Start this series with A Wicked Yarn

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

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

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

Start this series with Chesapeake Crimes: They Had It Comin'

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

Craft Corner Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2008)

Start with Wreath of Deception and read in order.

Start this series with Wreath of Deception

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

Keepsake Cove Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with A Fatal Collection and read in order.

Start this series with A Fatal Collection

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

Maggie Olenski Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2012)

Start with Resort to Murder and read in order.

Start this series with Resort to Murder

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

Pickled & Preserved Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with The Pickled Piper and read in order.

Start this series with The Pickled Piper

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

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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The Woman on the Train
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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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