Matthew Hope Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Matthew Hope books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Goldilocks
Buy on Amazon1976
Rumpelstiltskin
Buy on Amazon1981
Beauty and the Beast
Buy on Amazon1982
Jack and the Beanstalk
Buy on Amazon1984
Snow White and Rose Red
Buy on Amazon1985
Cinderella
Buy on Amazon1986
Puss in Boots
Buy on Amazon1987
The House That Jack Built
Buy on Amazon1988
Three Blind Mice
Buy on Amazon1990
Mary, Mary
Buy on Amazon1991
There Was A Little Girl
Buy on Amazon1994
Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear
Buy on Amazon1996
The Last Best Hope
Buy on Amazon1998
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Matthew Hope series is publication order: 1. Goldilocks (1976), 2. Rumpelstiltskin (1981), 3. Beauty and the Beast (1982), 4. Jack and the Beanstalk (1984), 5. Snow White and Rose Red (1985), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Matthew Hope series by Ed McBain contains 13 books. The series began in 1976 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Matthew Hope series is written by Ed McBain. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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