Andrew Taylor Reading Order
11 series Β· 97 books
Andrew Taylor is a renowned British novelist celebrated for his contributions to the crime and historical fiction genres. With a prolific output of 97 books across 11 series, including notable works like the William Dougal, Marwood and Lovett, and Lydmouth series, Taylor has captivated readers since 1982. His most notable titles, such as The American Boy and The Ashes of London, showcase his masterful storytelling, earning him prestigious awards throughout his career.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2011β2013)
Start with The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Deadly Pleasures 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Bergerac Series
Complete6 books (1985β1988)
Start with Bergerac is Back!, the first of 6 books in the Bergerac series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bergerac is Back! 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Crimes of the Season 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bergerac and the Fatal Weakness 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Bergerac and the Jersey Rose 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Bergerac and the Moving Fever 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Bergerac and the Traitor's Child 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
Bibliomysteries Series
Likely Complete40 books (2012β2022)
Start with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver), the first of 40 books in the Bibliomysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Long Sonata of the Dead 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | It's in the Book(By: Max Allan Collins,Mickey Spillane) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | The Scroll(By: Anne Perry) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | What's in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | Dead Dames Don't Sing(By: John Harvey) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | The Haze(By: James W. Hall) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 30 | The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 31 | Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 32 | Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 33 | The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository(By: John Connolly) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 34 | The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 35 | The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 36 | The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 37 | The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 38 | The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 39 | The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 40 | The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Blaines Series
Complete3 books (1987β1990)
Start with The Second Midnight and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Second Midnight 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Blacklist 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Toyshop 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
Lydmouth Series
Complete8 books (1994β2006)
Start with An Air That Kills, the first of 8 books in the Lydmouth series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Air That Kills 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mortal Sickness 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Lover of the Grave 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Suffocating Night 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Where Roses Fade 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Death's Own Door 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Call the Dying 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Naked to the Hangman 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
Marwood and Lovett Series
Likely Complete6 books (2016β2023)
Start with The Ashes of London, the first of 6 books in the Marwood and Lovett series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Ashes of London 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Fire Court 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Kingβs Evil 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Last Protector 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Royal Secret 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Shadows of London 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | God's Fugitive 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Roth Series
Complete5 books (1997β2014)
Start with The Four Last Things, the first of 5 books in the Roth series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Four Last Things 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Judgement of Strangers 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Office of the Dead 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Requiem for an Angel 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Fallen Angel 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2014β2017)
Start with The Leper House, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Leper House 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Scratch 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Writing House 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Broken Voices 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing14 books (1989β2025)
Start with Private Nose, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Private Nose 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Snapshot 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Double Exposure 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Raven On the Water 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Negative Image 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Barred Window 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Invader 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The American Boy / An Unpardonable Crime 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | A Stain on the Silence 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Bleeding Heart Square 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Anatomy of Ghosts 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Scent of Death 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Silent Boy 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | A Schooling in Murder 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
William Dougal Series
Complete8 books (1982β1993)
Start with Caroline Minuscule, the first of 8 books in the William Dougal series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Caroline Minuscule 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Waiting for the End of the World 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Our Fathers' Lies 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | An Old School Tie 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Freelance Death 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Blood Relation 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Sleeping Policeman 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Odd Man Out 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrew Taylor written?
- Andrew Taylor has written 97 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Andrew Taylor series?
- Here are the first books in Andrew Taylor's series: Anthologies: The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8; Bergerac: Bergerac is Back!; Bibliomysteries: An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver); Blaines: The Second Midnight; Lydmouth: An Air That Kills.
- What order should I read Andrew Taylor's books?
- We recommend reading Andrew Taylor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Andrew Taylor still writing new books?
- Yes, Andrew Taylor has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

