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ⓘ About Vivien Chien
Vivien Chien is an American author that writes mystery-suspense novels. Chien came to fame in 2018 when ‘Death by Dumpling’, her debut novel was published. As she matured, she realized that she could use those unique experiences to influence the stories she wrote. Writing came naturally to Chien. She took up the habit at a very early age and began to generate stories featuring her elementary school classmates. As an adult, Chien realized that she could combine her love for food with her experiences as a mixed-race girl to write mystery novels featuring an unassuming mixed-race woman who solves crimes. When Vivien Chien isn’t writing, she can be found rummaging around her local bookstores for hidden gems or visiting Asian restaurants. Over time, writing came into the picture.
All Book Series by Vivien Chien
Cozy Case Files Volume 1
Series opener · book 1 of 23 · published 2017 Anthology · Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley
Cozy Case Files Volume 2
Book 2 of 23 · published 2017 Anthology · Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Hannah Dennison,Cate Conte,Diane Kelly,E.J. Copperman,Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Susan C. Shea,Mindy Quigley
Cozy Case Files Volume 3
Book 3 of 23 · published 2017 Anthology · M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Ellie Alexander,Mindy Quigley
Cozy Case Files Volume 5
Book 5 of 23 · published 2018 Anthology · Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Carola Dunn,Sheila Connolly,Ellie Alexander,Susan C. Shea,Judith Flanders,Mindy Quigley,Auralee Wallace
Cozy Case Files Volume 6
Book 6 of 23 · published 2019 Anthology · Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Ellen Hart,Sheila Connolly,Mindy Quigley
Cozy Case Files Volume 9
Book 9 of 23 · published 2020 Anthology · Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Hannah Dennison,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Susanna Calkins,Allison Montclair,Ellie Alexander,Eve Calder,Mindy Quigley
Cozy Case Files Volume 12
Book 12 of 23 · published 2021 Anthology · Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Hannah Dennison,Cate Conte,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Sheila Connolly,Ellie Alexander,Ashley Weaver,S.C. Perkins,Eve Calder,Jess Dylan,Mindy Quigley,Meri Allen
Cozy Case Files Volume 13
Book 13 of 23 · published 2021 Anthology · Mindy Quigley
Cozy Case Files Volume 14
Book 14 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss
Cozy Case Files Volume 15
Book 15 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · Mindy Quigley
Cozy Case Files Volume 16
Book 16 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · M.C. Beaton,Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Diane Kelly,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss
Cozy Case Files Volume 17
Book 17 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · Rhys Bowen,Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Jean-Luc Bannalec,Olivia Matthews,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Clare Broyles,Korina Moss,Anastasia Hastings
Cozy Case Files, Volume 19
Book 19 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Diane Kelly,Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,R.W. Green,Elizabeth Penney,Korina Moss,Celeste Connally
Cozy Case Files, Volume 20
Book 20 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · Rhys Bowen,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Olivia Matthews,Jennifer J. Chow,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Clare Broyles,Anastasia Hastings
Cozy Case Files, Volume 22
Book 21 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · M.C. Beaton,Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Cynthia Riggs,R.W. Green,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss,Celeste Connally
Cozy Case Files, Volume 24
Latest in the series · book 23 of 23 · published 2025 Anthology · Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Elizabeth Penney,Katharine Schellman,Korina Moss
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vivien Chien?
Vivien Chien is an American author that writes mystery-suspense novels. Chien came to fame in 2018 when 'Death by Dumpling’, her debut novel was published. As she matured, she realized that she could use those unique experiences to influence the stories she wrote.
Which Vivien Chien series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Noodle Shop Mysteries series, the earliest of Vivien Chien's multi-book series: it opens with Death by Dumpling (2018) and runs to 14 books across 2018–2026, ending with And Then There Were Bun (2026).
How many books has Vivien Chien written?
Vivien Chien has 43 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2017 and 2026. 37 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Noodle Shop Mysteries series with 14 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Vivien Chien's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Vivien Chien's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Noodle Shop Mysteries (2018–2026, 14 books).
How are Vivien Chien's books organised into series?
This guide splits Vivien Chien's 43 books into 2 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Noodle Shop Mysteries (14 books, 2018–2026); Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler (23 books, 2017–2025).