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ⓘ About Arlene Sachitano
Arlene Sachitano is an American author of mystery and thrillers books famously known for her Harriet Trunman/Loose Threads mystery series. Born in Camp Pendleton during her father’s US Navy service, Arlene’s family settled in Newport, Rhode Island, and then Oregon, where she currently resides. Her career spanned nearly three decades in the electronics industry, with stops in solid-state research and manufacturing supervision. A skilled knitter and quilter, Arlene uses her quilting skills to write the Harriet Truman/Loose Threads mystery series, which stars a long-arm quilter as the novice investigator. She splits her time between Tillamook and Portland, where she lives with her spouse and their dog, Navarre.
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Who is Arlene Sachitano?
Arlene Sachitano is an American author of mystery and thrillers books famously known for her Harriet Trunman/Loose Threads mystery series. Born in Camp Pendleton during her father's US Navy service, Arlene's family settled in Newport, Rhode Island, and then Oregon, where she currently resides. Her career spanned nearly three decades in the electronics industry, with stops in solid-state research and manufacturing supervision.
Which Arlene Sachitano series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Harriet Truman / Loose Threads Mystery series, the earliest of Arlene Sachitano's multi-book series: it opens with Quilt as Desired (2007) and runs to 14 books across 2007–2025, ending with Quilts of a Feather (2025).
How many books has Arlene Sachitano written?
Arlene Sachitano has 18 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2003 and 2025. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being the Harriet Truman / Loose Threads Mystery series with 14 books.
In what order should Arlene Sachitano's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Arlene Sachitano's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Harley Spring (2003–2010, 2 books), Harriet Truman / Loose Threads Mystery (2007–2025, 14 books) and Permelia O'Brien Mystery (2020–2023, 2 books).
How are Arlene Sachitano's books organised into series?
This guide splits Arlene Sachitano's 18 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: Harriet Truman / Loose Threads Mystery (14 books, 2007–2025); Harley Spring (2 books, 2003–2010); Permelia O'Brien Mystery (2 books, 2020–2023).