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Cass Shipton Books in Order

10 Books
2003 – 2014 Published
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Where to Start: The Recommended Reading Order

If you want to dive into Cass Shipton’s magical, cozy mysteries in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the best way is to read them in publication order. The series tracks the personal growth, relationships, and magical experiences of Cass and her coven of friends, meaning later books build directly on the events of the earlier ones.

Start your journey with Circle of Five, where Cass Shipton—a psychic herbalist—first brings together her circle of Wiccan friends to help find a missing boy.

Cass Shipton Books in Publication and Chronological Order

The entire Cass Shipton series follows a linear timeline, so the publication order is also the chronological order. Here is the complete list of the ten books:

  1. Circle of Five (2003)
  2. Charmed Circle (2003)
  3. The Divine Circle of Ladies Making Mischief (2005)
  4. The Divine Circle of Ladies Courting Trouble (2006)
  5. The Divine Circle of Ladies Playing with Fire (2009)
  6. The Divine Circle of Ladies Rocking the Boat (2009)
  7. The Divine Circle of Ladies Tipping the Scales (2010)
  8. The Divine Circle of Ladies Painting the Town (2011)
  9. The Divine Circle of Ladies Digging the Dirt (2013)
  10. The Divine Circle of Ladies Burning Their Bridges (2014)

The Publishing Shift: Traditional to Independent

Readers looking to collect physical copies might notice a shift in style and availability after the fourth book. Kensington Publishing Corporation published the first four novels. When they chose not to continue the series, Dolores Stewart Riccio pivoted to self-publishing (using BookSurge and CreateSpace) to ensure her loyal readers could follow the coven's journey to its conclusion in The Divine Circle of Ladies Burning Their Bridges.

Other Books by Dolores Stewart Riccio

Once you finish Cass Shipton's adventures, you can explore Riccio’s other fiction series, The Ghost Who series, which features two cozy paranormal mysteries:

  • The Ghost Who Came Home from the Auction (2014)
  • The Ghost Who Walked in the Garden (2016)

Frequently Asked

QWhere should you start reading the Cass Shipton series?

You should start with the very first book, Circle of Five (2003). The series follows a continuous character arc, so reading in publication order is highly recommended.

QHow many books are in the Cass Shipton series?

There are exactly 10 books in the Cass Shipton series, written between 2003 and 2014 by author Dolores Stewart Riccio.

QAre the books best read in chronological or publication order?

Since the chronological events follow the publication order, reading them in the order they were published is the best way to watch Cass and her friends grow and evolve.

QWho is the author of the Cass Shipton series?

The series is written by Dolores Stewart Riccio (who also published poetry under Dolores Stewart and several cookbooks under Dolores Riccio).

QDid Dolores Stewart Riccio write any other fiction series?

Yes, she also wrote The Ghost Who cozy mystery series, which includes two books: The Ghost Who Came Home from the Auction (2014) and The Ghost Who Walked in the Garden (2016).

QWhy did the publisher change halfway through the series?

Kensington Publishing released the first four books. After they dropped the series, Riccio successfully transitioned to independent publishing (via BookSurge and CreateSpace) to complete the final six books for her dedicated fans.