📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books Best for beginners - Start with "Cooking Spirits" (2013)
Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "Cook's Dessert Cookbook" (2016)
Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books Popular choice - Start with "The Thirteenth Santa" (2012)
Publication Order of Ancient Secrets Books Popular choice - Start with "Ancient Echoes" (2013)

About the Author

Joanne Pence who also goes by the pseudonym JoMarie Lodge is a bestselling an award-winning novelist who has written the “Angie Amalfi” and the “Rebecca Mayfield” mystery series. Between 1993 and 2006, she published fourteen titles in the Angie Amalfi series of novels. In addition to her mystery series of novels, she has also written suspense, fantasy, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and historical fiction novels. Joanne was born in San Francisco, California, amidst the culinary excellence and cultural diversity of the city, which greatly influenced her future career. She went to the University of California Berkeley, where she was a Phi Beta Kappa key that graduated with a journalism degree. She has worked in operations analysis management in social security administration, and a. Joanne Pence is the author of over 61 books across 11 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Joanne Pence has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books

14 books
  • Something's Cooking The Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series continues with 'Something's Cooking', another thrilling entry from Joanne Pence.
    (1993) ⭐ Start here
  • Too Many Cooks Experience the magic of 'Too Many Cooks' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books universe.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here
  • Cooking Up Trouble The Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series continues with 'Cooking Up Trouble', another thrilling entry from Joanne Pence.
    (1995) ⭐ Start here
  • Cooking Most Deadly In 'Cooking Most Deadly', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • Cook's Night Out Join the adventure in 'Cook's Night Out' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (1997) ⭐ Start here
  • Cooks Overboard Join the adventure in 'Cooks Overboard' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (1998) ⭐ Start here
  • A Cook in Time In 'A Cook in Time', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books saga.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here
  • To Catch a Cook In 'To Catch a Cook', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books saga.
    (2000) ⭐ Start here
  • Bell, Cook, and Candle 'Bell, Cook, and Candle' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series, set in the world Joanne Pence has created.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • If Cooks Could Kill In 'If Cooks Could Kill', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • Two Cooks A-Killing In 'Two Cooks A-Killing', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2003) ⭐ Start here
  • Courting Disaster The Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series continues with 'Courting Disaster', another thrilling entry from Joanne Pence.
    (2004) ⭐ Start here
  • Red Hot Murder In 'Red Hot Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2006) ⭐ Start here
  • The Da Vinci Cook 'The Da Vinci Cook' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Books series, set in the world Joanne Pence has created.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Cook's Dessert Cookbook In 'Cook's Dessert Cookbook', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Angie Amalfi Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books

10 books
  • The Thirteenth Santa Experience the magic of 'The Thirteenth Santa' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books universe.
    (2012)
  • One O'Clock Hustle Join the adventure in 'One O'Clock Hustle' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2014)
  • Two O'Clock Heist Experience the magic of 'Two O'Clock Heist' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books universe.
    (2014)
  • Three O'Clock Seance Experience the magic of 'Three O'Clock Seance' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books universe.
    (2016)
  • Four O'Clock Sizzle Experience the magic of 'Four O'Clock Sizzle' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books universe.
    (2016)
  • Five O'Clock Twist Join the adventure in 'Five O'Clock Twist' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2017)
  • Six O'Clock Silence 'Six O'Clock Silence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books series, set in the world Joanne Pence has created.
    (2018)
  • Seven O'Clock Target In 'Seven O'Clock Target', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books saga.
    (2019)
  • Eight O'Clock Split In 'Eight O'Clock Split', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books saga.
    (2022)
  • Nine O'Clock Retreat Join the adventure in 'Nine O'Clock Retreat' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Ancient Secrets Books

5 books
  • Ancient Echoes In 'Ancient Echoes', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ancient Secrets Books saga.
    (2013)
  • Ancient Shadows The Publication Order of Ancient Secrets Books series continues with 'Ancient Shadows', another thrilling entry from Joanne Pence.
    (2015)
  • Ancient Illusions In 'Ancient Illusions', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ancient Secrets Books saga.
    (2018)
  • Ancient Deceptions In 'Ancient Deceptions', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ancient Secrets Books saga.
    (2021)
  • Ancient Passages 'Ancient Passages' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ancient Secrets Books series, set in the world Joanne Pence has created.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books

5 books
  • Cooking Spirits Join the adventure in 'Cooking Spirits' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2013)
  • Cook's Curious Christmas In 'Cook's Curious Christmas', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books saga.
    (2013)
  • Cook's Big Day Experience the magic of 'Cook's Big Day' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books universe.
    (2015)
  • Add a Pinch of Murder In 'Add a Pinch of Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2017)
  • Murder by Devil's Food In 'Murder by Devil's Food', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2017)

Publication Order of The Donnelly Cabin Inn Books

5 books
  • If I Loved You 'If I Loved You' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Donnelly Cabin Inn Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2021)
  • This Can't be Love 'This Can't be Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Donnelly Cabin Inn Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2021)
  • Sentimental Journey Experience the magic of 'Sentimental Journey' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Donnelly Cabin Inn Books universe.
    (2021)
  • A Certain Smile Experience the magic of 'A Certain Smile' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Donnelly Cabin Inn Books universe.
    (2023)
  • Time After Time Join the adventure in 'Time After Time' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Donnelly Cabin Inn Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2023)

Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books

13 books
  • Cooking Spirits Join the adventure in 'Cooking Spirits' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2013)
  • Add a Pinch of Murder In 'Add a Pinch of Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2017)
  • Death on a Silver Platter In 'Death on a Silver Platter', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2023)
  • A Quiche Before Dying 'A Quiche Before Dying' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series, set in the world Joanne Pence has created.
    (2024)
  • The Marinara Murders In 'The Marinara Murders', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2024)
  • Close Encounters of the Deadly Kind In 'Close Encounters of the Deadly Kind', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2024)
  • Death by Devil's Food In 'Death by Devil's Food', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2024)
  • Blind Date's Bitter End Experience the magic of 'Blind Date's Bitter End' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books universe.
    (2024)
  • The Taverna Affair Experience the magic of 'The Taverna Affair' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books universe.
    (2025)
  • The Music Box Mystery The Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series continues with 'The Music Box Mystery', another thrilling entry from Joanne Pence.
    (2025)
  • Truffles to Die For Experience the magic of 'Truffles to Die For' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books universe.
    (2025)
  • Salsa and Secrets In 'Salsa and Secrets', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books saga.
    (2025)
  • Deadly Ever After In 'Deadly Ever After', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Cook and Inspector Mysteries Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

5 books
  • Dangerous Journey The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Dangerous Journey', another thrilling entry from Joanne Pence.
    (1987)
  • The Ghost of Squire House Join the adventure in 'The Ghost of Squire House' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Joanne Pence.
    (2001)
  • Seems Like Old Times Experience the magic of 'Seems Like Old Times' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2011)
  • Dance With A Gunfighter In 'Dance With A Gunfighter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2011)
  • The Dragon's Lady Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Dragon's Lady', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Joanne Pence.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • The Battle For Chinatown The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Battle For Chinatown', another thrilling entry from Joanne Pence.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Cookbooks Books

1 books
  • The Art of Dessert: Mouthwatering Recipes & Watercolors 'The Art of Dessert: Mouthwatering Recipes & Watercolors' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cookbooks Books series, set in the world Joanne Pence has created.
    (2021)

Publication Order of The Cabin of Mystery Books

1 books
  • If I Loved You [Large Print] 'If I Loved You [Large Print]' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Cabin of Mystery Books series by Joanne Pence.
    (2021)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Joanne Pence?

Joanne Pence is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 61 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Joanne Pence book series to start with?

For readers new to Joanne Pence's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mysteries Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 5 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Joanne Pence's writing.

Q: How many books has Joanne Pence written?

Joanne Pence has written over 61 books across 11 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.