Sue Henry Reading Order
3 series · 18 books
Sue Henry crafted mystery and thriller novels set against the backdrop of Alaska, drawing on her deep connection to the region through her work as a librarian and university instructor. Her crime fiction spans three distinct series featuring compelling protagonists navigating complex cases in harsh northern landscapes, with her Jessie Arnold and Alex Jensen series becoming her signature work. Over nearly two decades, Henry published eighteen books that earned recognition for their atmospheric settings and intricate plots.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1996–2007)
Sue Henry contributed to two mystery anthologies published between 1996 and 2007. Both works are complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Malice Domestic 5 followed by Sisters on the Case. These collections feature short stories across the mystery and thriller genres.
Start with Malice Domestic 5 and read in order.
Start this series with Malice Domestic 5
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Jessie Arnold & Alex Jensen Series
Complete12 books (1991–2008)
Sue Henry's Jessie Arnold & Alex Jensen series comprises 12 mystery novels published between 1991 and 2008, following the investigations of Alaska-based protagonists Jessie Arnold and Alex Jensen. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder on the Iditarod Trail and concluding with Degrees of Separation. Each installment builds on the characters' relationship and history, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the mysteries set against Alaska's rugged landscape.
Start with Murder on the Iditarod Trail, the first of 12 books in the Jessie Arnold & Alex Jensen series.
Start this series with Murder on the Iditarod Trail
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Maxie and Stretch Series
Complete4 books (2004–2009)
Sue Henry's Maxie and Stretch series comprises four mystery novels published between 2004 and 2009. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Serpents Trail and continuing through The Tooth of Time, The Refuge, and concluding with The End of the Road. This closed series follows the same characters across all four installments, making sequential reading essential to following their ongoing story.
Start with The Serpents Trail, the first of 4 books in the Maxie and Stretch series.
Start this series with The Serpents Trail
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sue Henry written?
- Sue Henry has written 18 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2009.
- What is the first book in each Sue Henry series?
- Here are the first books in Sue Henry's series: Anthologies: Malice Domestic 5; Jessie Arnold & Alex Jensen: Murder on the Iditarod Trail; Maxie and Stretch: The Serpents Trail.
- What order should I read Sue Henry's books?
- We recommend reading Sue Henry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sue Henry's series complete?
- Sue Henry has 3 completed series.