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6 Books
2016 – 2018 Published
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Where to Start with the Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery Series

If you're ready to step into the charming town of Estherville, Washington, the best place to start is with the first book, Spells and Spiced Latte. The series follows a chronological narrative path where Maddie Goodwell's magical coffee-reading abilities, her sleuthing partnership with her best friend Suzanne, and the role of her Persian cat Trixie develop over time. Starting from the beginning ensures you catch all the small-town dynamics and character growth.

Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery Reading Order

The series consists of six novels written by Jinty James. When hunting for these books, keep in mind that the author retitled the first three books. Below is the complete reading order in both publication and chronological sequence, reflecting these title updates:

  1. Spells and Spiced Latte (2016) — Originally published as Lethal Latte. Maddie discovers a murder in her coffee grounds and must clear her name.
  2. Visions and Vanilla Cappuccino (2017) — Originally published as Cappuccino Corpse. Maddie tackles a murder at a local coffee festival where she is a prime suspect.
  3. Magic and Mocha (2017) — Originally published as Magic, Mocha and Murder. A barista competition in Seattle turns deadly when a judge is killed.
  4. Enchantments and Espresso (2017) — Maddie's catering gig turns into a murder investigation.
  5. Familiars and French Roast (2018) — Maddie, Suzanne, and Trixie solve another mystery in Estherville.
  6. Incantations and Iced Coffee (2018) — Maddie's coffee visions guide her through another small-town crime.

Publication vs. Chronological Order

For the Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery series, the publication order and the chronological order are identical. There are no prequels or timeline jumps, making it easy for readers to follow Maddie's journey sequentially from book one to book six.

Are There Spin-Offs or Co-Authored Books?

Currently, the Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery series is a self-contained, six-book series. Jinty James has not written any spin-offs, crossovers, or co-authored books set in the Estherville universe. If you finish this series and want more of James's signature cozy style, you can check out her other series, such as the Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery series or the Senior Sleuthing Club series.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended starting point for the Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery series?

The recommended starting point is the first book, Spells and Spiced Latte (originally titled Lethal Latte), to follow Maddie Goodwell's character growth and magical development from the beginning.

QWhy do some books in the series have different titles?

Author Jinty James retitled the first three books in the series: book 1 was originally Lethal Latte, book 2 was Cappuccino Corpse, and book 3 was Magic, Mocha and Murder.

QHow many books are in the Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery series?

There are exactly six books in the main series, starting with Spells and Spiced Latte in 2016 and ending with Incantations and Iced Coffee in 2018.

QIs there a difference between the publication and chronological reading orders?

No, the publication order and chronological order are the same. Reading the books from 1 to 6 is the best and most logical sequence.

QAre there any spin-offs or companion stories?

No, there are no spin-offs, prequels, or crossover books in the Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery series. It is a self-contained six-novel arc.

QWhat is Maddie Goodwell's magical ability?

Maddie Goodwell is a barista who can cast a coffee vision spell, allowing her to see glimpses of the future or clues to solve mysteries in coffee grounds.