Matthew Hope Books in Order

This page lists the complete Matthew Hope reading order by Ed McBain, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 13 books / 1976-1998

Matthew Hope Reading Order

01 Goldilocks 1976 Buy

02 Rumpelstiltskin 1981 Buy

03 Beauty and the Beast 1982 Buy

04 Jack and the Beanstalk 1984 Buy

05 Snow White and Rose Red 1985 Buy

06 Cinderella 1986 Buy

07 Puss in Boots 1987 Buy

08 The House That Jack Built 1988 Buy

09 Three Blind Mice 1990 Buy

10 Mary, Mary 1991 Buy

11 There Was A Little Girl 1994 Buy

12 Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear 1996 Buy

13 The Last Best Hope 1998 Buy

Matthew Hope Books by Publication Order

1976 Goldilocks #1

1981 Rumpelstiltskin #2

1982 Beauty and the Beast #3

1984 Jack and the Beanstalk #4

1985 Snow White and Rose Red #5

1986 Cinderella #6

1987 Puss in Boots #7

1988 The House That Jack Built #8

1990 Three Blind Mice #9

1991 Mary, Mary #10

1994 There Was A Little Girl #11

1996 Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear #12

1998 The Last Best Hope #13

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Matthew Hope reading order?

The Matthew Hope reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Matthew Hope books are there?

This catalog currently lists 13 Matthew Hope books published across 1976-1998.

Who writes the Matthew Hope books?

Matthew Hope is listed as a book series by Ed McBain.

Should I read Matthew Hope in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Matthew Hope. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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