Joan Hess
7
Book Series
65
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books
Best for beginners - Start with "Strangled Prose" (1985)
Publication Order of Theo Bloomer Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Night-Blooming Cereus" (1986)
Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books
Popular choice - Start with "Malice in Maggody" (1987)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "Future Tense" (1987)
About the Author
This is the first book from Arly Hanks Series that earned the most of the fame and success for Joan Hess. The story is about a character Arly Hanks who is a police officer who is trying to recover from a divorce. Life in Maggody was slow and peaceful as she wanted and the only crime in the area was a car wreck on highway once a month. But she faced a challenging day when she came across two big cases on a single day. A convict escapes the prison and a sewage treatment plant specialist who is posed as a threat to the neighborhood goes missing. With no support from the residents, the lady officer takes control of the situation to solve these mysteries. Joan Hess has tried her best to add spice to the novel with a good quantity of humor and mystery. The twists are perfectly planted and it is. Joan Hess is the author of over 65 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Joan Hess has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books
21 books
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Strangled Prose 'Strangled Prose' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(1985) ⭐ Start here
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The Murder at the Murder at the Mimosa Inn In 'The Murder at the Murder at the Mimosa Inn', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1986) ⭐ Start here
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Dear Miss Demeanor Join the adventure in 'Dear Miss Demeanor' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1987) ⭐ Start here
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A Really Cute Corpse In 'A Really Cute Corpse', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1988) ⭐ Start here
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A Diet to Die For Experience the magic of 'A Diet to Die For' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books universe.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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Roll Over and Play Dead In 'Roll Over and Play Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1991) ⭐ Start here
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Death by the Light of the Moon In 'Death by the Light of the Moon', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1992) ⭐ Start here
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Poisoned Pins The Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series continues with 'Poisoned Pins', another thrilling entry from Joan Hess.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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To Kill a Husband In 'To Kill a Husband', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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Tickled to Death In 'Tickled to Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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Busy Bodies The Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series continues with 'Busy Bodies', another thrilling entry from Joan Hess.(1995) ⭐ Start here
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Closely Akin to Murder In 'Closely Akin to Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1996) ⭐ Start here
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A Holly, Jolly Murder In 'A Holly, Jolly Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(1997) ⭐ Start here
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A Conventional Corpse In 'A Conventional Corpse', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(2000) ⭐ Start here
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Out on a Limb 'Out on a Limb' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(2002) ⭐ Start here
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The Goodbye Body The Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series continues with 'The Goodbye Body', another thrilling entry from Joan Hess.(2005) ⭐ Start here
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Damsels in Distress Experience the magic of 'Damsels in Distress' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books universe.(2007) ⭐ Start here
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Mummy Dearest Experience the magic of 'Mummy Dearest' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books universe.(2008) ⭐ Start here
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Deader Homes and Gardens In 'Deader Homes and Gardens', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(2012) ⭐ Start here
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Murder as a Second Language In 'Murder as a Second Language', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series by Joan Hess.(2013) ⭐ Start here
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Pride v. Prejudice Experience the magic of 'Pride v. Prejudice' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books universe.(2015) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Theo Bloomer Books
2 books
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The Night-Blooming Cereus Join the adventure in 'The Night-Blooming Cereus' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Theo Bloomer Books series by Joan Hess.(1986)
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The Deadly Ackee In 'The Deadly Ackee', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Theo Bloomer Books series by Joan Hess.(1988)
Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books
16 books
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Malice in Maggody In 'Malice in Maggody', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books saga.(1987)
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Miracles in Maggody Experience the magic of 'Miracles in Maggody' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books universe.(1988)
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Mischief in Maggody Experience the magic of 'Mischief in Maggody' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books universe.(1988)
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Much Ado in Maggody Experience the magic of 'Much Ado in Maggody' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books universe.(1989)
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Madness in Maggody Experience the magic of 'Madness in Maggody' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books universe.(1991)
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Mortal Remains in Maggody In 'Mortal Remains in Maggody', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books saga.(1991)
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Maggody in Manhattan Experience the magic of 'Maggody in Manhattan' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books universe.(1992)
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O Little Town of Maggody 'O Little Town of Maggody' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(1993)
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Martians in Maggody 'Martians in Maggody' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(1994)
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The Maggody Militia In 'The Maggody Militia', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books saga.(1997)
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Misery Loves Maggody 'Misery Loves Maggody' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books series by Joan Hess.(1999)
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murder@maggody.com / murda@maggody.com In 'murder@maggody.com / murda@maggody.com', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books series by Joan Hess.(2000)
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Maggody and the Moonbeams 'Maggody and the Moonbeams' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(2001)
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Muletrain to Maggody Join the adventure in 'Muletrain to Maggody' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books series by Joan Hess.(2004)
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Malpractice in Maggody The Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books series continues with 'Malpractice in Maggody', another thrilling entry from Joan Hess.(2006)
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The Merry Wives of Maggody Experience the magic of 'The Merry Wives of Maggody' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books universe.(2009)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
2 books
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Future Tense Experience the magic of 'Future Tense' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1987)
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Red Rover, Red Rover 'Red Rover, Red Rover' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(1987)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
2 books
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Too Much To Bare Experience the magic of 'Too Much To Bare' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1990)
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The Last To Know Experience the magic of 'The Last To Know' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1992)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
4 books
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Death of a Romance Writer and Other Stories In 'Death of a Romance Writer and Other Stories', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Joan Hess.(2002)
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Big Foot Stole My Wife! and Other Stories 'Big Foot Stole My Wife! and Other Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(2003)
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The Deadly Ackee and Other Stories of Crime and Catastrophe In 'The Deadly Ackee and Other Stories of Crime and Catastrophe', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Joan Hess.(2003)
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Caveat Emptor and Other Stories The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Caveat Emptor and Other Stories', another thrilling entry from Joan Hess.(2016)
Publication Order of Anthologies
18 books
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The Year's 25 Finest Crime & Mystery Stories, Sixth Edition 'The Year's 25 Finest Crime & Mystery Stories, Sixth Edition' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1988)
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Sisters in Crime 2 'Sisters in Crime 2' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1990)
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Malice Domestic 1 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Malice Domestic 1', another thrilling entry from Joan Hess.(1992)
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Women of Mystery Join the adventure in 'Women of Mystery' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1992)
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The Fine Art of Murder: The Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion In 'The Fine Art of Murder: The Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1993)
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Women of Mystery II 'Women of Mystery II' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(1994)
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Malice Domestic 3 Join the adventure in 'Malice Domestic 3' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1994)
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The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1993 'The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1993' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1994)
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More Malice Domestic Experience the magic of 'More Malice Domestic' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1997)
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Vengeance is Hers Join the adventure in 'Vengeance is Hers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1997)
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Funny Bones: 15 New Tales of Murder and Mayhem In 'Funny Bones: 15 New Tales of Murder and Mayhem', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1997)
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First Cases, Volume 2 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'First Cases, Volume 2', another thrilling entry from Joan Hess.(1997)
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Once Upon a Crime 'Once Upon a Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1998)
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Murder for Revenge In 'Murder for Revenge', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1998)
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Women of Mystery III The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Women of Mystery III', another thrilling entry from Joan Hess.(1998)
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Mom, Apple Pie and Murder In 'Mom, Apple Pie and Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1999)
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Crime After Crime 'Crime After Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Hess.(1999)
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Malice Domestic 9 'Malice Domestic 9' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Hess has created.(2000)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Joan Hess?
Joan Hess is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 65 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books, Publication Order of Theo Bloomer Books, Publication Order of Arly Hanks Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Joan Hess book series to start with?
For readers new to Joan Hess's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Claire Malloy Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 21 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Joan Hess's writing.
Q: How many books has Joan Hess written?
Joan Hess has written over 65 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.