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Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries Books in Order

  • 16 Books
  • 2010 – 2024 Published
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How to Read the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries

For the best experience, we highly recommend reading the Anastasia Pollack series in order. Because Anastasia's personal life, family drama, and relationship status evolve significantly from one book to the next, reading them chronologically prevents spoilers and helps you appreciate her growth as a reluctant amateur detective.

The Complete Anastasia Pollack Reading Order

This list includes all fifteen full-length novels and the three companion mini-mysteries (novellas) in their proper chronological order:

  1. Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun (2011) - The book that starts it all. Anastasia discovers her late husband's massive gambling debts and a colleague glued to an office chair.
  2. Death by Killer Mop Doll (2012) - Anastasia takes on a TV crafting gig that quickly turns deadly.
  3. Crewel Intentions (Mini-Mystery #1, 2012) - A short holiday-themed cozy caper.
  4. Revenge of the Crafty Corpse (2013) - Murder strikes at a senior center, and Anastasia's mother-in-law is the prime suspect.
  5. Mosaic Mayhem (Mini-Mystery #2, 2013) - A quick-read mystery centered on a charity event.
  6. Decoupage Can Be Deadly (2013) - Anastasia investigates a murder in the world of high-end home decor.
  7. Patchwork Peril (Mini-Mystery #3, 2014) - A fast-paced mystery involving a historical quilt.
  8. A Stitch to Die For (2015) - A needlepoint class leads to a real-life crime scene.
  9. Scrapbook of Murder (2017) - Juggling family chaos and a suspicious death in suburbia.
  10. Drop Dead Ornaments (2018) - A festive holiday mystery involving craft bazaar drama.
  11. Handmade Ho-Ho Homicide (2019) - Another Christmas-themed mystery featuring corporate sabotage and murder.
  12. A Sew Deadly Cruise (2020) - Anastasia takes her crafting expertise to the high seas, but a killer boards the ship too.
  13. Stitch, Bake, Die! (2021) - Anastasia enters a baking and crafting competition with deadly stakes.
  14. Guilty as Framed (2022) - A mystery that hits close to home when Anastasia must clear her own family's name.
  15. A Crafty Collage of Crime (2023) - Anastasia's Tennessee honeymoon is interrupted by winery secrets and a murder.
  16. Sorry, Knot Sorry (2024) - Macramé and mayhem collide as a cold case suddenly heats up.
  17. Seams Like the Perfect Crime (2025) - Anastasia navigates sewing circles and suburban scandals.
  18. Embroidered Lies and Alibis (2026) - The fifteenth full-length novel, featuring embroidery tips and high-stakes intrigue.

The Crafty Crimes Mini-Mysteries Collection

If you prefer to read the novellas all at once, they were compiled into an anthology called Crafty Crimes: A Trio of Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mini-Mysteries in 2014. This collection contains the first three companion stories: Crewel Intentions, Mosaic Mayhem, and Patchwork Peril.

Frequently Asked

Where should I start reading the Anastasia Pollack series?

You should start with the first novel, Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun. The overarching plot of Anastasia's family life and financial struggle builds continuously across the books.

Are the mini-mysteries (novellas) essential to the main plot?

No, they are optional. While they enrich the story and feature the same beloved characters, you can read the main novels without missing critical plot points.

Does each book in the series include craft projects?

Yes! Every full-length novel in the series includes detailed craft instructions at the end so you can try your hand at the projects mentioned in the story.

How many books are in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries series?

As of 2026, the series includes fifteen full-length novels and three mini-mysteries (novellas).

Is the publication order different from the chronological order?

The publication order matches the chronological order perfectly. The three novellas were published in between the novels and fit exactly where they were released.