Sparkle Hayter Reading Order
4 series Β· 10 books Β· Born 1958
Sparkle Hayter is a Canadian journalist whose mystery novels blend sharp wit with literary sophistication. Her debut Robin Hudson series, beginning with What's A Girl Gotta Do?, earned the Arthur Ellis Award and established her reputation for clever, character-driven crime fiction. Across nearly three decades of writing, she has crafted mysteries, thrillers, and literary standalone works that showcase her distinctive voice and reporting background.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2003β2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tart Noir |
Robin Hudson Series
Complete5 books (1994β2000)
Start with What's a Girl Gotta Do?, the first of 5 books in the Robin Hudson series.
Start this series with What's a Girl Gotta Do?
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What's a Girl Gotta Do? |
| 2 | Nice Girls Finish Last |
| 3 | Revenge of the Cootie Girls |
| 4 | The Last Manly Man |
| 5 | The Chelsea Girl Murders |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete2 books (2013β2023)
Start with Deus Ex Machina and read in order.
Start this series with Deus Ex Machina
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deus Ex Machina |
| 2 | A Goddamned Christmas Miracle |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2002β2004)
Start with Naked Brunch and read in order.
Start this series with Naked Brunch
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Naked Brunch |
| 2 | Bandit Queen Boogie |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sparkle Hayter written?
- Sparkle Hayter has written 10 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Sparkle Hayter series?
- Here are the first books in Sparkle Hayter's series: Robin Hudson: What's a Girl Gotta Do?; Short Stories/Novellas: Deus Ex Machina.
- What order should I read Sparkle Hayter's books?
- We recommend reading Sparkle Hayter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sparkle Hayter's series complete?
- Sparkle Hayter has 3 completed series.

