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ⓘ About C. Hope Clark
When the threat extends to the community, Callie is thrust back into detective work. What she doesn’t know is that the sinister killer is tied to her past. Callie is determined to turn Edisto Beach to the paradise it used to be before all this madness started. The town’s police chief warns her to stay away from the case, but Callie will not be deterred, even by a handsome detective. Once the police chief realizes that she will not back down, he decides to let her help in the investigation, and whatever they discover leaves them stunned. What will Callie find out about the break-ins in her home and neighborhood? Should Callie be worried for her life considering all that is going on in her life? This tale is complex and makes a great story.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C. Hope Clark?
When the threat extends to the community, Callie is thrust back into detective work. What she doesn't know is that the sinister killer is tied to her past. Callie is determined to turn Edisto Beach to the paradise it used to be before all this madness started.
Which C. Hope Clark series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Caroline Slade Mysteries series, the earliest of C. Hope Clark's multi-book series: it opens with Lowcountry Bribe (2012) and runs to 6 books across 2012–2024, ending with Lake Murray Money (2024). C. Hope Clark's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has C. Hope Clark written?
C. Hope Clark has 30 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2000 and 2026. 23 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Edisto Island Mysteries series with 14 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should C. Hope Clark's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. C. Hope Clark's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Caroline Slade Mysteries (2012–2024, 6 books), Edisto Island Mysteries (2014–2026, 14 books) and Craven County Mysteries (2021–2025, 3 books).
How are C. Hope Clark's books organised into series?
This guide splits C. Hope Clark's 30 books into 3 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Edisto Island Mysteries (14 books, 2014–2026); Caroline Slade Mysteries (6 books, 2012–2024); Craven County Mysteries (3 books, 2021–2025).