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Molly MacRae Reading Order

7 series · 18 books

FantasyMystery & Thriller

Molly MacRae crafts cozy mysteries that blend supernatural elements with small-town intrigue, drawing readers into Scottish settings filled with quirky characters and hidden secrets. Her work spans multiple interconnected series, including the Highland Bookshop Mystery and Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery franchises, which combine traditional whodunit plotting with atmospheric, otherworldly touches. Across more than a decade of publication, MacRae has built a devoted following for her ability to balance humor, mystery, and the unexplained in intimate community settings.

A Haunted Shell Shop Mystery Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2026)

Start with Come Shell or High Water and read in order.

Start this series with Come Shell or High Water

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1
Come Shell or High Water
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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There'll Be Shell to Pay
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
All Shell Breaks Loose
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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1
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Bake, Love, Write
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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1
Cover of My Troubles

Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Series

Complete

6 books (2012–2019)

Start with Last Wool and Testament, the first of 6 books in the Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery series.

Start this series with Last Wool and Testament

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1
Last Wool and Testament
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dyeing Wishes
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Plagued by Quilt
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Spinning in Her Grave
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Knot the Usual Suspects
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Crewel and Unusual
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Highland Bookshop Mystery Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2016–2022)

Start with Plaid and Plagiarism, the first of 5 books in the Highland Bookshop Mystery series.

Start this series with Plaid and Plagiarism

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1
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Plaid and Plagiarism
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Scones and Scoundrels
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Heather and Homicide
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Thistles and Thieves
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Argyles and Arsenic
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Margaret & Bitsy Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

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1
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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2007–2007)

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1
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Wilder Rumors
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Molly MacRae written?
Molly MacRae has written 18 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Molly MacRae series?
Here are the first books in Molly MacRae's series: A Haunted Shell Shop Mystery: Come Shell or High Water; Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery: Last Wool and Testament; Highland Bookshop Mystery: Plaid and Plagiarism.
What order should I read Molly MacRae's books?
We recommend reading Molly MacRae's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Molly MacRae still writing new books?
Yes, Molly MacRae has 1 ongoing series: A Haunted Shell Shop Mystery.

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