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Lin Coffin Mystery Books in Order

Part ofJ A Whiting Books in Order

Explore the Lin Coffin Mystery books by J A Whiting in reading order, with short summaries to guide you through Lin’s ghostly cases and choose a starting point.

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Lin Coffin Mystery books in publication order

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24 books

1

A Haunted Disappearance

by J A Whiting

2015

Newly settled on Nantucket, Lin Coffin meets a helpful young couple after falling in the street. Seeing the young woman again while gardening reveals something troubling, drawing Lin and her cousin Viv into the mystery of her disappearance.

2

A Haunted Murder

by J A Whiting

2015

Lin Coffin returns to Nantucket after her grandfather's death, hoping for a fresh start. A ghost in her backyard and her cousin Viv's implication in a murder force Lin to investigate before the killer can strike again.

3

A Haunted Invitation

by J A Whiting

2016

Landscaping an old Nantucket mansion brings Lin Coffin reports of nighttime workers nobody else can see. A ghost asks for help as Lin and her cousin Viv investigate the disturbances and try to understand the spirit's request.

4

A Haunted Theft

by J A Whiting

2016

A museum visit involving Nantucket's traditional woven baskets coincides with the discovery of a valuable missing object. Lin Coffin and her cousin Viv investigate a theft, a murder, and the unexplained appearance of a Native American ghost.

5

The Haunted Bones

by J A Whiting

2016

Lin Coffin's dog uncovers a bone in a landscaping client's yard, and an ancestral ghost signals its human origin. Lin and her cousin Viv investigate whose remains were buried there and who placed them beneath the garden.

6

The Haunted Lighthouse

by J A Whiting

2016

Renovations at Nantucket's East End Lighthouse are threatened by dangerous interference, while a lonely ghost draws Lin Coffin's attention. With her boyfriend and cousin, Lin investigates both the spirit's needs and whoever is jeopardizing the workers' safety.

7

The Haunted Valentine

by J A Whiting

2017

Lin Coffin buys an antique shell valentine that produces heat, changing lights, and unexplained appearances beyond her house. A visiting ghost offers no clear explanation, leaving Lin, her cousin, and her boyfriend to investigate the object's supernatural connection.

8

The Haunted Inn

by J A Whiting

2018

Walking past a Nantucket inn that once housed a silk factory, Lin Coffin experiences an icy chill. A nearby body, a second murder, and a trapped ghost draw Lin and her cousin Viv into a search for hidden connections.

9

The Haunted Island

by J A Whiting

2018

Visiting a deserted island near Nantucket, Lin Coffin and her cousin Viv meet a ghost seeking help. Investigating the island's strange history and his death brings repeated obstacles, until an unexpected discovery changes how they can gather clues.

10

The Haunted Stroll

by J A Whiting

2018

A sea captain's portrait draws Lin Coffin into a mystery during Nantucket's holiday preparations. Unable to communicate directly with the spirit, she investigates a break-in, a historical triple murder, and an unusually generous offer to buy the painting.

11

The Haunted Past

by J A Whiting

2019

An unusual antique table brings Lin Coffin and her cousin Viv into contact with a ghost sending cryptic messages. Connecting two spirits and helping new Nantucket residents requires them to untangle unfinished business from the past.

12

The Haunted Wedding

by J A Whiting

2019

With their double wedding approaching, Lin and Viv encounter a disturbing discovery in a Nantucket storage shed. A ghost's request for help raises questions about a decades-old double murder that threatens to overshadow the celebration.

13

The Haunted Hotel

by J A Whiting

2020

Nightmares and a mysterious red light warn Lin Coffin of danger to people she loves. With a ghost offering further clues, Lin and her friends must unravel the mystery of a haunted hotel before those warnings become reality.

14

The Haunted Dwelling

by J A Whiting

2021

Lin and Viv sense a ghost near Nantucket's oldest house, then hear from a hotel owner troubled by strange events. Two unresolved mysteries from the past draw the cousins into a dangerous investigation in the present.

15

The Haunted Secret

by J A Whiting

2022

Renovations at an old Nantucket house uncover a threatening ghost that needs Lin Coffin's attention. Meanwhile, an island resident disappears, leaving Lin and her cousin Viv to investigate two mysteries before danger reaches them as well.

16

A Haunted November

by J A Whiting

2023

Lin Coffin enjoys a quiet autumn on Nantucket, helping with landscape work while her cousin prepares the bookstore for holiday visitors. An unexpected discovery ends the lull and draws Lin into another ghost mystery before Thanksgiving.

17

The Haunted Fire

by J A Whiting

2023

As Nantucket prepares for the tourist season, a series of house fires raises fears of arson. Lin Coffin and her cousin Viv suspect a ghost's involvement and try to stop the destruction while helping the spirit find peace.

18

The Haunted Shipwreck

by J A Whiting

2024

A storm exposes an old shipwreck on a Nantucket beach, and Lin Coffin senses a spirit connected to it. Strange visions draw her into the vessel's history as she tries to discover what the ghost needs.

19

The Haunted Violin

by J A Whiting

2024

While organizing Nantucket's holiday music events, Lin Coffin and her cousin hear a haunting violin melody in Viv's bookshop. A ghostly encounter prompts Lin to investigate the musician's story before something sinister unfolds.

20

The Haunted Garden

by J A Whiting

2025

Preparing gardens for Nantucket's annual tour, Lin Coffin encounters an unfamiliar spirit among the herbs. A death soon follows, and she must uncover the ghost's story and solve the garden's mystery before another life is lost.

21

The Haunted Heart

by J A Whiting

2025

Restoring a historic Nantucket garden, Lin Coffin encounters a carpenter's ghost tied to a suspicious 1987 death. Another sudden death suggests the old secret remains dangerous, drawing her into powerful family loyalties and island politics.

22

The Haunted Mill

by J A Whiting

2025

Landscaping Nantucket's Old Mill introduces Lin Coffin to a ghost who needs help. Meanwhile, a rival bookshop's owner behaves strangely, and Lin and her cousin Viv work to untangle both mysteries before trouble escalates.

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A Haunted Rose

by J A Whiting

2026

Restoring the gardens of a reopened Nantucket inn, Lin Coffin encounters the ghost of a bride whose story contradicts island history. Threats against the new owners draw Lin and Viv toward secrets buried beneath the roses.

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The Haunted Widow

by J A Whiting

2026

A restoration project at a Nantucket mansion brings Lin Coffin into contact with a captain’s grieving widow. Her ghost challenges the family’s celebrated history, while missing research and dangerous accidents suggest someone still wants the truth concealed.

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