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Matthew Hope

by Ed McBain

13 books Started 1976 Latest 1998
Publication Reading Order

The Matthew Hope is a Police Procedural / Children's Fiction series by Ed McBain, comprising 13 books published between 1976 and 1998. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
Goldilocks cover 1 Goldilocks 1976 Buy from Amazon
Rumpelstiltskin cover 2 Rumpelstiltskin 1981 Buy from Amazon
Beauty and the Beast cover 3 Beauty and the Beast 1982 Buy from Amazon
Jack and the Beanstalk cover 4 Jack and the Beanstalk 1984 Buy from Amazon
Snow White and Rose Red cover 5 Snow White and Rose Red 1985 Buy from Amazon
Cinderella cover 6 Cinderella 1986 Buy from Amazon
Puss in Boots cover 7 Puss in Boots 1987 Buy from Amazon
The House That Jack Built cover 8 The House That Jack Built 1988 Buy from Amazon
Three Blind Mice cover 9 Three Blind Mice 1990 Buy from Amazon
Mary, Mary cover 10 Mary, Mary 1991 Buy from Amazon
There Was A Little Girl cover 11 There Was A Little Girl 1994 Buy from Amazon
Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear cover 12 Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear 1996 Buy from Amazon
The Last Best Hope cover 13 The Last Best Hope 1998 Buy from Amazon
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Ed McBain (1926-2005), pseudonym of Evan Hunter, was an American crime and mystery writer. He is renowned for his iconic "87th Precinct" police procedural series, featuring detectives Steve Carella and Bert Kling. McBain's novels are known for their gritty realism, complex characters, and intricate plots. He won numerous awards, including the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award (1998) and the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers' Grand Master Award (2003). McBain's works have been translated into over 30 languages and adapted into television and film. McBain's critical acclaim stemmed from his innovative style, which focused on the ensemble cast and the intricate relationships within the police department. His works also received praise for their insightful exploration of social issues and the human condition.

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