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8 Books
2013 – 2020 Published
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How to Read the Anna Sweet Mysteries

To fully experience Anna's character development and evolving partnerships, you should read this series in chronological (and publication) order. The books follow a continuous timeline, beginning with Anna's transition back to Ottawa and her subsequent career as a partner in Storm Investigations.

Publication Order of Anna Sweet Mysteries Books

All eight novellas were published in the same order as their internal chronology. Here is the complete list:

  1. My Sister's Keeper (2013) – Anna returns to Ottawa to protect her sister Cheri, starting her path toward detective work.
  2. The Hard Fall (2013) – Partnering with ex-cop Jada Price, Anna investigates a wealthy businessman's murder.
  3. To Keep a Secret (2014) – When Jada goes missing, Anna must work with Nick Roma to track down her partner.
  4. A Model Death (2014) – A high-profile case involving a young model tests Anna's investigative limits.
  5. No Trace (2016) – Anna searches for a missing teenager in a race against a cold trail.
  6. Missing Her (2017) – Another fast-paced case where Anna uncovers long-buried secrets.
  7. Killer Heat (2020) – During a scorching Ottawa summer, Anna hunts a dangerous stalker.
  8. Too Close to Home (2020) – The final installment in the series pushes Anna's personal and professional lives to the limit.

Why Read This Series?

Published by Grass Roots Press, the Anna Sweet Mysteries are written specifically as high-interest, low-vocabulary (Hi-Lo) books. They are designed to be accessible for adult literacy programs and English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, but their tight plotting and modern grit make them just as enjoyable for any reader looking for a quick, engaging mystery.

Spinoffs, Co-Authors, and Connections

The Anna Sweet Mysteries series was written entirely by Brenda Chapman and does not feature any official co-authors or direct crossovers with her other popular crime series, such as the Stonechild and Rouleau police procedurals or the Hunter and Tate mysteries. However, they share the author's signature focus on psychological depth and vivid Canadian settings.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best starting point for the Anna Sweet series?

The best place to start is with My Sister's Keeper (2013), which introduces Anna, her family history, and her move back to Ottawa.

QWho publishes the Anna Sweet Mysteries?

The series is published by Grass Roots Press, a specialist publisher focusing on materials for adult literacy and ESL readers.

QHow many books are in the Anna Sweet series?

There are eight novellas in total, concluding with the final installment, Too Close to Home, in 2020.

QAre the Anna Sweet books full-length novels?

No, they are novellas. Each book is around 60 to 100 pages long, designed for quick reading.

QWhat is the Lexile level of the Anna Sweet novellas?

The books generally target a Lexile level of HL640L (High-Interest, Low-Vocabulary), making them highly accessible.

QHas the series received any awards?

Yes. Several titles have been shortlisted for prestigious awards, including the Arthur Ellis Award (for My Sister's Keeper, No Trace, and Too Close to Home) and the Golden Oak Award (for The Hard Fall and No Trace).