Hannah Hendy

1 series 8 books in order

Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her wife, their daughter, and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts. She now writes cosy crime fulltime, a dream job! She is the author of the bestselling cosy crime series, The Dinner Lady Detectives, published by Canelo Crime and Canelo US. Hannah is represented by Francesca Riccardi at Kate Nash Literary Agency. Instagram - @hannahhendywrites Facebook - @hannahhendywrites Twitter - @hendyhannah Website – hannahhendywrites.com

Known for
Dinner Lady Detectives

Series by Hannah Hendy

Dinner Lady Detectives

8 books in order · 2021–2026

  1. Cover of The Dinner Lady Detectives

    The Dinner Lady Detectives

    2021 · Hannah Hendy

    Murder is a dish best served ice cold... Margery and Clementine are enjoying a peaceful middle-age together in the small, idyllic town of Dewstow,…

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  2. Cover of An Unfortunate Christmas Murder

    An Unfortunate Christmas Murder

    2022 · Hannah Hendy

    'Tis the season for gold, frankincense and murder It's winter in the small town of Dewstow, and Margery is preparing for her first Christmas as…

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  3. Cover of A Terrible Village Poisoning

    A Terrible Village Poisoning

    2023 · Hannah Hendy

    The local mayor has a dinner date with death With school out for the summer, Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are taking advantage of the break…

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  4. Cover of A Frightfully Fatal Affair

    A Frightfully Fatal Affair

    2023 · Hannah Hendy

    Cloaked strangers and danger abound... Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are coming to the end of another busy half term as dinner ladies at…

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  5. Cover of A Gravely Troubling Discovery

    A Gravely Troubling Discovery

    2024 · Hannah Hendy

    The truth isn't the only thing that's dead and buried... Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker have been warned not to interfere in any more police…

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  6. Cover of An Extremely Unlikely Death

    An Extremely Unlikely Death

    2025 · Hannah Hendy

    Murder is the only paw-sible explanation During a routine welfare check, the police find local shop owner Mr Fitzgerald at the foot of his stairs,…

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  7. Cover of A Curiously Convenient Demise

    A Curiously Convenient Demise

    2025 · Hannah Hendy

    The higher the bid, the heavier the price. Summerview Secondary School is holding its annual charity auction. Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker…

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  8. Cover of An Uncommonly Festive Fiasco

    An Uncommonly Festive Fiasco

    2026 · Hannah Hendy

    ‘At the top of the tree of modern whodunnits’ Ian Moore Festive joy and goodwill to all abounds, unless you’re arch enemies… As Christmas approaches,…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Hannah Hendy written?

We list 8 books by Hannah Hendy across 1 series, published between 2021–2026 — each shown in full reading order.

When is the next Hannah Hendy book coming out?

The next book is “A Perfectly Plotted Murder”, book 9 in the series, expected Apr 22, 2027. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.

What order should I read Hannah Hendy's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Dinner Lady Detectives.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Hannah Hendy's books?

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