Molly MacRae Reading Order
10 series · 77 books
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.
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A Haunted Shell Shop Mystery Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Molly MacRae's Haunted Shell Shop Mystery series blends fantasy and mystery in an ongoing collection that should be read in publication order. The series currently includes three books published between 2024 and 2025: Come Shell or High Water, There'll Be Shell to Pay, and All Shell Breaks Loose. New installments are expected as the series continues.
Start with Come Shell or High Water and read in order.
Start this series with Come Shell or High Water
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Come Shell or High Water |
| 2 |  There'll Be Shell to Pay |
| 3 | All Shell Breaks Loose |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Bake, Love, Write |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  My Troubles |
Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Series
Complete6 books (2012–2019)
The Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery series comprises six complete books published between 2012 and 2019, blending fantasy and mystery elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Last Wool and Testament and continuing through Dyeing Wishes, Plagued by Quilt, Spinning in Her Grave, Knot the Usual Suspects, and concluding with Crewel and Unusual. All six books are now available, making this an ideal series for readers seeking a finished mystery saga with a supernatural twist.
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
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Last Wool and Testament |
| 2 |  Dyeing Wishes |
| 3 |  Plagued by Quilt |
| 4 |  Spinning in Her Grave |
| 5 |  Knot the Usual Suspects |
| 6 |  Crewel and Unusual |
Highland Bookshop Mystery Series
Likely Complete5 books (2016–2022)
The Highland Bookshop Mystery series comprises five books published between 2016 and 2022, blending fantasy with mystery and thriller elements. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Plaid and Plagiarism and concluding with Argyles and Arsenic. Each entry builds on the mysteries and characters established in previous installments, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the overarching narrative.
Start with Plaid and Plagiarism, the first of 5 books in the Highland Bookshop Mystery series.
Start this series with Plaid and Plagiarism
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Plaid and Plagiarism |
| 2 |  Scones and Scoundrels |
| 3 |  Heather and Homicide |
| 4 |  Thistles and Thieves |
| 5 |  Argyles and Arsenic |
Margaret & Bitsy Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Lawn Order |
Museum of Mysteries Series
Ongoing12 books (2025–2025)
The Museum of Mysteries series comprises twelve fantasy mystery novels published in 2025, with the story continuing beyond this initial collection. Written by multiple authors including Molly MacRae, Jan Fields, Sophie Harper, and others, the series should be read in publication order beginning with A Merry Little Murder. The series is ongoing, offering readers an expanding universe of interconnected mysteries within a museum setting.
Start with A Merry Little Murder(By: Jan Fields), the first of 12 books in the Museum of Mysteries series.
Start this series with A Merry Little Murder(By: Jan Fields)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Merry Little Murder(By: Jan Fields) |
| 2 | Artifact or Fiction(By: Jan Fields) |
| 3 | Buried Secrets(By: Sophie Harper) |
| 4 | Caught Redheaded(By: Jan Fields) |
| 5 | Do or Diamond(By: A.F. Kemp) |
| 6 | Doubloon Jeopardy(By: Catherine Dilts) |
| 7 | Final Resting Vase(By: Sophie Harper) |
| 8 | Mummy's the Word(By: Jan Fields) |
| 9 | Naughty or Knife(By: Jan Fields) |
| 10 | Out of the Picture(As: Margaret Welch) |
| 11 | Quartzing Trouble(As: Margaret Welch) |
| 12 | Rotten to the Encore(By: Catherine Dilts) |
Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library Series
Complete24 books (2017–2019)
The Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library is a 24-book cozy mystery series published between 2017 and 2019, written by multiple authors including Marlene Chase, Jan Fields, Elizabeth Penney, and others. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Crime Well Versed. Each book features mysteries connected to the Castleton Manor Library setting, blending fantasy and thriller elements with traditional mystery storytelling.
Start with A Crime Well Versed(By: Marlene Chase), the first of 24 books in the Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library series.
Start this series with A Crime Well Versed(By: Marlene Chase)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Crime Well Versed(By: Marlene Chase) |
| 2 | A Deadly Chapter(By: Jan Fields) |
| 3 | A Murder Unscripted(By: Elizabeth Penney) |
| 4 | A Novel Murder(By: Elizabeth Penney) |
| 5 | An Autographed Mystery(By: DeAnna Julie Dodson) |
| 6 | Bitter Words(By: Jan Fields) |
| 7 | Pride and Publishing(By: DeAnna Julie Dodson) |
| 8 | Second Edition Death(By: Elizabeth Penney) |
| 9 | The Grim Reader(As: Margaret Welch) |
| 10 | A Fatal Yarn(By: Allie Pleiter) |
| 11 | A Literary Offense(By: Elizabeth Penney) |
| 12 | For Letter or Worse(As: Margaret Welch) |
| 13 | From Fable to Grave(By: Marlene Chase) |
| 14 | Ink or Swim(By: Catherine Dilts) |
| 15 | On Pens and Needles(By: Sandra Orchard) |
| 16 | Page Fright(By: Elizabeth Penney) |
| 17 | Read Between the Crimes(By: Lucy Averill) |
| 18 | Tell No Tales(By: Marlene Chase) |
| 19 | Up to Noir Good(By: Jan Fields) |
| 20 | A Fateful Sentence(By: Lucy Averill) |
| 21 | A Lost Clause(By: K.D. McCrite) |
| 22 | A Scary Tale Wedding(By: K.D. McCrite) |
| 23 | A Thorny Plot(By: Catherine Dilts) |
| 24 | Cloak and Grammar(By: Allie Pleiter) |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Wilder Rumors |
Whistle Stop Cafe Mysteries Series
Ongoing23 books (2023–2025)
The Whistle Stop Cafe Mysteries is an ongoing series of 23 books published between 2023 and 2025, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Jenelle Hovde, Jeanette Hanscome, Ruth Logan Herne, Beth Adams, Gabrielle Meyer, Leslie Gould, and others. Readers should follow the series in publication order, beginning with A String of Pearls and continuing through the most recently released installment. This collaborative mystery series blends elements of fantasy and thriller genres throughout its expanding catalog.
Start with A String of Pearls(By: Jenelle Hovde), the first of 23 books in the Whistle Stop Cafe Mysteries series.
Start this series with A String of Pearls(By: Jenelle Hovde)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A String of Pearls(By: Jenelle Hovde) |
| 2 | Accentuate the Positive(By: Jeanette Hanscome) |
| 3 | As Time Goes By(By: Ruth Logan Herne) |
| 4 | Fools Rush In(By: Beth Adams) |
| 5 | For Sentimental Reasons(By: Gabrielle Meyer) |
| 6 | I'll Be Seeing You(By: Leslie Gould) |
| 7 | Till Then(As: Margaret Welch) |
| 8 | Under The Apple Tree(By: Gabrielle Meyer) |
| 9 | We’ll Meet Again(By: Jenelle Hovde) |
| 10 | Down Forget-Me-Not Lane(By: Leslie Gould) |
| 11 | Here We Go Again(By: Gabrielle Meyer) |
| 12 | Rumors Are Flying(By: Jeanette Hanscome) |
| 13 | Set the World on Fire(By: Beth Adams) |
| 14 | Somewhere Over the Rainbow(By: Laura Bradford) |
| 15 | Stairway to the Stars(By: Ruth Logan Herne) |
| 16 | That's My Baby(By: Ruth Logan Herne) |
| 17 | Wait Till the Sun Shines(As: Margaret Welch) |
| 18 | When You Wish Upon a Star(By: Becky Melby) |
| 19 | Winter Weather(By: Jenelle Hovde) |
| 20 | Apple Blossom Time(By: Ruth Logan Herne) |
| 21 | My Dreams Are Getting Better(By: Jeanette Hanscome) |
| 22 | Now You’re in My Arms(By: Leslie Gould) |
| 23 | Sooner or Later(By: Beth Adams) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Molly MacRae written?
- Molly MacRae has written 77 books across 10 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; Museum of Mysteries: A Merry Little Murder(By: Jan Fields); Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library: A Crime Well Versed(By: Marlene Chase).
- 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 3 ongoing series: A Haunted Shell Shop Mystery, Museum of Mysteries, Whistle Stop Cafe Mysteries.