Joanne Fluke has published 44 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (2000). The series is Hannah Swensen (31 books, starting with Strawberry Shortcake Murder). The best-known is Blueberry Muffin Murder (2001). The latest is Pink Lemonade Cake Murder (2023).
Updated September 2026
Hannah Swensen books in order (31)Series page
Reading order: 1 Strawberry Shortcake Murder (2001) · 2 Blueberry Muffin Murder (2001) · 3 Lemon Meringue Pie Murder (2003) · 4 Fudge Cupcake Murder (2004) · 5 Sugar Cookie Murder (2003) · 6 Peach Cobbler Murder (2005) · 7 Cherry Cheesecake Murder (2006) · 8 Key Lime Pie Murder (2007) · 9 Apple Turnover Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2010) · 10 Cream Puff Murder (2009) · … all 31 below
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Strawberry Shortcake Murder (2001)
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Blueberry Muffin Murder (2001)
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Lemon Meringue Pie Murder (2003)
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Fudge Cupcake Murder (2004)
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Sugar Cookie Murder (2003)
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Peach Cobbler Murder (2005)
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Cherry Cheesecake Murder (2006)
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Key Lime Pie Murder (2007)
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Apple Turnover Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2010)
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Cream Puff Murder (2009)
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Plum Pudding Murder (2009)
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Apple Turnover Murder (2010)
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Devil's Food Cake Murder (2011)
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Cinnamon Roll Murder (2012)
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Red Velvet Cupcake Murder (2013)
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Blackberry Pie Murder (2014)
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Double Fudge Brownie Murder (2015)
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Wedding Cake Murder (2016)
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Christmas Caramel Murder (2016)
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Banana Cream Pie Murder (2017)
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Raspberry Danish Murder (2018)
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Christmas Cake Murder (2018)
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Chocolate Cream Pie Murder (2019)
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Coconut Layer Cake Murder (2020)
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Christmas Cupcake Murder (2020)
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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder (2021)
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Caramel Pecan Roll Murder (2022)
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Pink Lemonade Cake Murder (2023)
Carrot Cake Murder (2008)
Gingerbread Cookie Murder (2011)
Lake Eden Cookbook (2011)
Where to start with Joanne Fluke
Start here
Strawberry Shortcake Murder
Book 1 of Hannah Swensen, the series that includes Blueberry Muffin Murder, Joanne Fluke's most-read book.
Newest
Pink Lemonade Cake Murder
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
The Stepchild (1980)
Winter Chill (1984)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (2000)
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2006)
Sugar Cookie Murder A Hannah Swensen Holiday Mystery With Recipes (2012)
Cold Judgment (2014)
Dead Giveaway (2014)
Video Kill (2014)
Fatal Identity (2015)
Final Appeal (2015)
Other Child (2015)
Vengeance Is Mine (2015)
Christmas Dessert Murder (2021)
Short story collections in order
Candy Cane Murder (2007)
Other books in order
Deadly Memories (1995)
About Joanne Fluke
Joanne Fischmann is an American writer, using the pen name Joanne Fluke. She is best known for her cozy mystery series surrounding a small-town baker, Hannah Swensen. Six movies for the Hallmark Channel have been created based on her Hannah Swensen series. Fluke is also known for making chocolate chip cookies for her readers. Fluke has written under the pseudonyms John Fischer, R.J. Fischer, Jo Gibson, Chris Hunter, Gina Jackson and Kathryn Kirkwood.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Joanne Fluke FAQ
- How many books has Joanne Fluke written?
- Joanne Fluke has published 44 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joanne Fluke's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Hannah Swensen with Strawberry Shortcake Murder. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Joanne Fluke's latest book?
- Pink Lemonade Cake Murder (2023).
- What is Joanne Fluke's most famous book?
- Blueberry Muffin Murder (2001) is Joanne Fluke's most widely read book.
- Are Joanne Fluke's books connected?
- 31 books belong to 1 series (Hannah Swensen); the other 15 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.