Alex Scarrow Reading Order
8 series Β· 52 books
Alex Scarrow is a British writer celebrated for his contributions to the young adult science fiction genre, particularly with the popular TimeRiders series. Over the span of his career from 2006 to 2026, he has crafted 52 novels across eight series, including notable titles like DCI Boyd, Ellie Quin, Last Light, and Plague Land. His engaging storytelling and imaginative plots have solidified his reputation in the literary world.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2013β2019)
Start with Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
DCI Boyd Series
Ongoing14 books (2021β2026)
Start with A Burning Truth, the first of 14 books in the DCI Boyd series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Burning Truth 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Old Bones New Bones 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Silent Tide 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Last Train 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Argyle House 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Gone to Ground 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Safe Place 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Archive 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Lock Up 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | A Monster Among Us 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Vanishing 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | A Guardian Angel 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Fool 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Let's Play 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series
Complete12 books (2013β2014)
Start with A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer), the first of 12 books in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Nothing O'Clock(By: Neil Gaiman) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer,Richelle Mead) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Spore 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Beast of Babylon(By: Charlie Higson) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage(By: Derek Landy) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Nameless City(By: Michael Scott) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Ripple Effect(By: Malorie Blackman) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Roots of Evil(By: Philip Reeve) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Spear of Destiny(By: Marcus Sedgwick) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Tip of the Tongue(By: Patrick Ness) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Lights Out(By: Holly Black) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Ellie Quin Series
Complete5 books (2012β2020)
Start with Beneath the Neon Sky, the first of 5 books in the Ellie Quin series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beneath the Neon Sky 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Legend of Ellie Quin 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The World According to Ellie Quin 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Ellie Quin in Wonder World 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Girl Reborn 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Last Light Series
Complete2 books (2007β2007)
Start with Afterlight and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Afterlight 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Last Light 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Plague Land Series
Complete3 books (2016β2018)
Start with Plague Land / Remade and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Plague Land / Remade 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Plague Nation / Reborn 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Plague World / No Escape 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2006β2012)
Start with A Thousand Suns and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Thousand Suns 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | October Skies 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Candle Man 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
TimeRiders Series
Complete10 books (2010β2014)
Start with Day of the Predator, the first of 10 books in the TimeRiders series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Day of the Predator 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | TimeRiders 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Doomsday Code 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Eternal War 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | City of Shadows 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Gates of Rome 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Mayan Prophecy 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Nearly Girl 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Pirate Kings 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Infinity Cage 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alex Scarrow written?
- Alex Scarrow has written 52 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Alex Scarrow series?
- Here are the first books in Alex Scarrow's series: Anthologies: Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories; DCI Boyd: A Burning Truth; Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts: A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer); Ellie Quin: Beneath the Neon Sky; Last Light: Afterlight.
- What order should I read Alex Scarrow's books?
- We recommend reading Alex Scarrow's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Alex Scarrow still writing new books?
- Yes, Alex Scarrow has 1 ongoing series: DCI Boyd.

