Alys Clare Reading Order
4 series · 38 books
Alys Clare, a pseudonym for Elizabeth Harris, is a prolific author known for her captivating historical mysteries, particularly set in medieval England. With an impressive collection of 38 books spanning four series—including the Hawkenlye Mysteries and the Aelf Fen Mysteries—Clare’s work combines rich historical details with intriguing whodunnits. Active between 1999 and 2025, her storytelling continues to engage fans of the genre.
Aelf Fen Mysteries Series
Likely Complete10 books (2009–2021)
Start with Out of the Dawn Light, the first of 10 books in the Aelf Fen Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Out of the Dawn Light 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Mist Over the Water 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Music of the Distant Stars 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Way Between the Worlds 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Land of the Silver Dragon 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Blood of the South 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Night Wanderer 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Rufus Spy 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  City of Pearl 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Lammas Wild 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Gabriel Taverner Mystery Series
Ongoing6 books (2016–2024)
Start with A Rustle of Silk, the first of 6 books in the Gabriel Taverner Mystery series.
Hawkenlye Mysteries Series
Complete17 books (1999–2017)
Start with Fortune Like the Moon, the first of 17 books in the Hawkenlye Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Fortune Like the Moon 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Ashes of the Elements 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Tavern in the Morning 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Chatter of the Maidens 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Faithful Dead 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Dark Night Hidden 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Whiter Than the Lily 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Girl in a Red Tunic 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Heart of Ice 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Enchanter's Forest 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Joys of My Life 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Paths of the Air 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Rose of the World 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Song of the Nightingale 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Winter King 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  A Shadowed Evil 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Devil's Cup 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
World’s End Bureau Victorian Mystery Series
Ongoing5 books (2019–2025)
Start with The Woman Who Spoke to Spirits, the first of 5 books in the World’s End Bureau Victorian Mystery series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alys Clare written?
- Alys Clare has written 38 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Alys Clare series?
- Here are the first books in Alys Clare's series: Aelf Fen Mysteries: Out of the Dawn Light; Gabriel Taverner Mystery: A Rustle of Silk; Hawkenlye Mysteries: Fortune Like the Moon; World’s End Bureau Victorian Mystery: The Woman Who Spoke to Spirits.
- What order should I read Alys Clare's books?
- We recommend reading Alys Clare's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Alys Clare still writing new books?
- Yes, Alys Clare has 2 ongoing series: Gabriel Taverner Mystery, World’s End Bureau Victorian Mystery.