Alex Scarrow Reading Order
8 series · 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 (2013–2019)
Start with Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories and read in order.
DCI Boyd Series
Ongoing14 books (2021–2026)
Start with A Burning Truth, the first of 14 books in the DCI Boyd series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Burning Truth 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Old Bones New Bones 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Silent Tide 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Last Train 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Argyle House 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Gone to Ground 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Safe Place 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Archive 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Lock Up 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | A Monster Among Us 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Vanishing 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | A Guardian Angel 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Fool 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Let's Play 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series
Complete12 books (2013–2014)
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 |
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| 1 | A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Nothing O'Clock(By: Neil Gaiman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer,Richelle Mead) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Spore 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Beast of Babylon(By: Charlie Higson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage(By: Derek Landy) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Nameless City(By: Michael Scott) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Ripple Effect(By: Malorie Blackman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Roots of Evil(By: Philip Reeve) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Spear of Destiny(By: Marcus Sedgwick) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Tip of the Tongue(By: Patrick Ness) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Lights Out(By: Holly Black) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Ellie Quin Series
Complete5 books (2012–2020)
Start with Beneath the Neon Sky, the first of 5 books in the Ellie Quin series.
Last Light Series
Complete2 books (2007–2007)
Start with Afterlight and read in order.
Plague Land Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Start with Plague Land / Remade and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2006–2012)
Start with A Thousand Suns and read in order.
TimeRiders Series
Complete10 books (2010–2014)
Start with Day of the Predator, the first of 10 books in the TimeRiders series.
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.