About this series
Pumpkin Hollow Mystery is a series by Kathleen Suzette. We list 25 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Candy Coated Murder: A Pumpkin Hollow Mystery, Book 1.
Tagged on most books in this series: Crafts and Baking.
If you like Pumpkin Hollow Mystery, try Fresh-Baked Mystery by Livia J. Washburn, Candy Holliday Murder Mystery by B. B. Haywood and A Country Store Mystery by Maddie Day.
What readers say
Readers like this long-running candy-shop series for its charming Halloween-loving small town, eccentric townspeople and gossip, a cozy autumn mood, a sweet cat and quick, easy reads that fit a busy evening. Common criticisms are bland leads, a heroine who recklessly confronts killers and tags along on police work, an intrusive sister, stilted dialogue, and plots that follow the same formula from book to book. Opinion on the mysteries is split between readers who never guess the killer and those who find the clues thin.
Best for: Readers who want short, seasonal small-town cozies and enjoy a familiar formula.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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