Lin Coffin Mystery Books in Order

How to Read the Lin Coffin Mystery Series

The Lin Coffin Mystery series, written by USA Today bestselling author J.A. Whiting, combines New England coastal charm with light paranormal suspense. The story follows Lin Coffin, a Nantucket landscaper who inherits her family's historic gift: the ability to see and communicate with the dead. Alongside her supportive cousin Viv, her boyfriend Jeff, and her faithful dog, Lin helps local ghosts resolve their unfinished business by bringing their killers to justice.

Because the main characters' relationships, personal lives, and ancestral connections evolve continuously over the course of the series, the publication order matches the chronological storyline. To appreciate the character development and overarching plotlines, readers should follow the series in its original release order.

Lin Coffin Mystery Books in Order

Here is the complete sequence of the Lin Coffin Mystery books, spanning from the debut in 2015 to the latest releases:

1. A Haunted Murder (2015)
2. A Haunted Disappearance (2015)
3. The Haunted Bones (2016)
4. A Haunted Theft (2016)
5. A Haunted Invitation (2016)
6. The Haunted Lighthouse (2016)
7. The Haunted Valentine (2017)
8. The Haunted Inn (2018)
9. The Haunted Island (2018)
10. The Haunted Stroll (2018)
11. The Haunted Past (2019)
12. The Haunted Wedding (2019)
13. The Haunted Hotel (2020)
14. The Haunted Dwelling (2021)
15. The Haunted Secret (2022)
16. A Haunted November (2022)
17. The Haunted Fire (2023)
18. The Haunted Shipwreck (2024)
19. The Haunted Violin (2024)
20. The Haunted Garden (2025)
21. The Haunted Mill (2025)
22. The Haunted Heart (2025)
23. The Haunted Widow (2026)

What to Know Before You Start

The series begins with A Haunted Murder, where Lin returns to her family home on Nantucket after her grandfather's death. She expects a quiet life tending to plants and landscaping, but instead, she is drawn into a local murder investigation when a ghost seeks her help. Lin must work quickly to clear her cousin Viv's name, cementing the cousinly partnership that anchors the entire series.

As the series progresses, the mysteries deepen and connect with Nantucket's rich maritime history. In The Haunted Bones, Lin's dog uncovers human remains, forcing her to confront a dark historical crime tied directly to her ancestors. In The Haunted Lighthouse, Lin and her boyfriend Jeff investigate sabotage at a coastal renovation site, aided by the spirit of a heartbroken lighthouse keeper. Later installments, such as The Haunted Shipwreck and The Haunted Violin, continue to weave historical maritime lore, antiques, and local island legends into modern-day sleuthing.

Practical Reader Advice

While each book features a self-contained murder mystery that is resolved by the final page, it is highly recommended to start at the very beginning with A Haunted Murder. Starting from book one ensures you understand how Lin comes to terms with her supernatural gift, how her relationship with Jeff develops, and how the core family dynamics are established. The books are relatively short, fast-paced, and focus on clean, cozy themes with no graphic violence, making them perfect light reads for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries.

Although J.A. Whiting has written other popular cozy series (such as the Sweet Cove Mystery and Olivia Miller Mystery series), the Lin Coffin universe remains separate, meaning you do not need to read any companion series or crossovers to enjoy Lin's adventures on Nantucket.