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Hercule Poirot is one of the most famous and iconic detectives in history. First introduced to readers in 1920, more than one hundred years later his legacy lives on through numerous mediums. If you’re looking to read the Hercule Poirot books in order for the first time, or find which mysteries you’ve yet to read, this will be your ultimate …
Before he became a bestselling novelist, Dick Francis had a robust career as a renowned steeplechase jockey and that experience features heavily in his writing. All of the Dick Francis books in order feature racing and its culture with a healthy dose of murder mystery.
His protagonists often have some injury that pushed them from the industry, which mirrors Francis’s …
Jo Nesbø is a Norwegian author that writes exciting thrillers. His books were originally written in his native language, but have since been translated into English. You’ve probably read at least one of them if you’re here looking for a list of Jo Nesbø books in order.
Jo Nesbø’s books are engaging and a international sensation. One of the characters, …
Elly Griffiths’ debut novel was the first book in her popular Ruth Galloway series. More than a decade later, Griffiths has now written two dozen more books and began three more series.
Her books vividly describe the settings of rural England, Brighton, and beyond. The descriptive prose serves as the backdrop for befuddling murders that her protagonists must unravel.
The Stuart MacBride books in order are the perfect examples of tartan noir. This subgenre of crime fiction takes place in Scotland and features gritty, quintessential Scottish charm. MacBride’s thrillers feature terrifying, elusive killers and protagonists that are morally gray in their pursuit of justice.
Logan McRae is MacBride’s most well-known protagonist as the main character of his longest series, …
Are you looking to read the Jesse Stone books in order? Then, this guide is precisely what you need. From the first book, Night Passage, through to the latest novel, Stone’s Throw, we have all the information you need to get started on this bestselling series.
Before we dive into the list of Jesse Stone books in order, let’s take …
Alexander McCall Smith is well-known for his mysteries which are richly detailed and evocative with their settings in Botswana, Scotland, and beyond. In addition to his mysteries, however, the Alexander McCall Smith books in order includes novellas, standalones, and numerous children’s books. We have divided his bibliography into three sections: Mysteries, Other Adult Fiction, and Children’s Fiction.
While it is not the only series that Martha Grimes has written, the Richard Jury series has become her most recognizable. It is also the longest series of all the Martha Grimes books in order. But she has also written a few other small series, two standalones, a collection, and a nonfiction book.
By far, however, the quaint English atmosphere …
The Lucy Stone by Leslie Meier books in order are the epitome of cozy murder mysteries and contemporary comedy of manners. Her books take place in the quaint and picturesque town of Tinker’s Cove, Maine where murder is never far away, but thankfully Lucy Stone is able to sleuth her way to finding the guilty party.
As is the case …
In the 21st century, the prevalence of strong female detectives can be taken for granted with icons like Bones and Olivia Benson. The characters are allowed to have faults and quirks, brilliance and wit, while not being confined to the archetypes of femme fatale or girl-next-door. That path was in part paved by the Sara Paretsky books in order with …