Order of Ann Hood Books

Ann Hood is an American novelist, short story writer, and memoirist. She has written fourteen novels, four memoirs, a short story collection, a ten-book middle reader series, and a young adult novel. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, Ploughshares, Tin House, and The New York Times. Ann was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island. She earned her BA in English from the University of Rhode Island and studied American Literature at New York University. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a flight attendant for TWA.

Ann began writing her first novel, Somewhere Off The Coast Of Maine, in 1983 while working as a flight attendant. The novel was published in 1987. Below is a list of Ann Hood’s books in order of when they were originally published:

Publication Order of The Treasure Chest Books

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

Publication Order of Collections

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books

Publication Order of Anthologies

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Ann Hood Synopses: Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield by Ann Hood is the first book in the Treasure Chest series. While exploring The Treasure Chest, twins Felix and Maisie find themselves suddenly transported to a Massachusetts farm in 1836. Though initially disappointed not to have arrived in their cherished New York City, they soon discover a greater purpose in this unexpected destination. There, they encounter a young Clara Barton, the future founder of the American Red Cross. But who holds the message – the twins or Clara – and what significance does their meeting hold?

The Stolen Child is a standalone novel by Ann Hood. Haunted for decades by a choice he made as a young World War I soldier, Nick Burns was entrusted with the paintings and baby of a French artist who then vanished. Now, in 1974 and with only months to live, Nick enlists Jenny – a college dropout craving adventure – to help solve the mystery. Their search takes them from Parisian galleries to quiet provincial towns, ultimately leading to the Museum of Tears, the life’s work of a reclusive Italian craftsman. Together, the hopeful Jenny and the world-weary Nick confront regret, betrayal, and the pasts they can no longer escape.

The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood is a standalone novel. On the day John F. Kennedy takes the oath of office, Claire – a determined young wife and mother captivated by Jackie O’s glamour – faces a difficult choice: remain in a loveless marriage or pursue the man she loves, who may be the father of her unborn child. Meanwhile, decades earlier in 1919, Vivien Lowe, an obituary writer, searches for her missing lover lost in the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Through telling the stories of the deceased, Vivien helps others navigate their grief while confronting her own profound loss. The unexpected link between Claire and Vivien will alter one of their lives in remarkable and unforeseen ways.

Places to Stay the Night is a standalone novel by Ann Hood. Libby Harper, discontent with her suburban existence, leaves Massachusetts behind – abandoning her two teenage children and her husband of eighteen years, Tom – to chase her dreams of Hollywood fame before it’s too late. Dana, her daughter, has long anticipated her mother’s departure, while her troubled older brother Troy struggles for Libby’s attention. But it is Tom who suffers most. Once the town’s most admired couple with Libby, he now finds himself lost and adrift until Renata Handy returns to their hometown with her terminally ill daughter. Rekindling old feelings and offering unexpected support, Renata becomes a beacon of hope for Tom and his fractured family.