Playing with Matches books in order

The Playing with Matches series by Lee Strauss. Two historical fiction novels set during World War II.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Playing with Matches 2012 Lee Strauss Buy
2 A Piece of Blue String 2013 Lee Strauss Buy

Playing with Matches is Lee Strauss’s World War II historical fiction series. Two novels published in 2012 and 2013 tell stories of survival, choice, and human connection during wartime, stepping away from her cozy mystery and young adult work into more serious historical territory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Playing with Matches series?

There are two books in the Playing with Matches series, published between 2012 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Playing with Matches series?

The first book in the Playing with Matches series is Playing with Matches, published in 2012.

What is the Playing with Matches series about?

Playing with Matches is a two-book historical fiction series set during World War II. Playing with Matches (2012) and A Piece of Blue String (2013) follow characters navigating the dangers and moral choices of wartime.

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