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Andrew Taylor Reading Order

11 series Β· 97 books

Andrew Taylor is a prolific British writer whose diverse career spans crime fiction, historical mystery, and literary non-fiction across nearly a dozen series. His work ranges from the atmospheric Lydmouth detective novels to standalone historical thrillers like The American Boy and The Ashes of London, which demonstrated his ability to blend meticulous period research with compelling narrative. A recipient of the Diamond Dagger, the Crime Writers' Association's highest honor, Taylor has established himself as a master of both contemporary mystery and historical intrigue over four decades and nearly one hundred publications.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2013)

Start with The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 and read in order.

Start this series with The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
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Bergerac Series

Complete

6 books (1985–1988)

Start with Bergerac is Back!, the first of 6 books in the Bergerac series.

Start this series with Bergerac is Back!

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Crimes of the Season
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Bergerac and the Fatal Weakness
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Bergerac and the Jersey Rose
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Bergerac and the Moving Fever
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Bergerac and the Traitor's Child

Bibliomysteries Series

Likely Complete

40 books (2012–2022)

Start with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver), the first of 40 books in the Bibliomysteries series.

Start this series with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)

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An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
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Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link)
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Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box)
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The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille)
5
Cover of The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
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Cover of The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
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Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell)
8
The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
9
The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner)
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead
11
Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman)
12
It's in the Book(By: Max Allan Collins,Mickey Spillane)
13
Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey)
14
The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson)
15
The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye)
16
The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow)
17
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The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
18
The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine)
19
What's in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook)
20
Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady)
21
Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina)
22
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
23
Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates)
24
The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry)
25
The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott)
26
Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter)
27
Dead Dames Don't Sing(By: John Harvey)
28
Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler)
29
The Haze(By: James W. Hall)
30
Cover of The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
31
Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale)
32
Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson)
33
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository(By: John Connolly)
34
The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler)
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta)
36
The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd)
37
The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler)
38
The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger)
39
The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson)
40
The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards)

Blaines Series

Complete

3 books (1987–1990)

Start with The Second Midnight and read in order.

Start this series with The Second Midnight

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Lydmouth Series

Complete

8 books (1994–2006)

Start with An Air That Kills, the first of 8 books in the Lydmouth series.

Start this series with An Air That Kills

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Marwood and Lovett Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2016–2023)

Start with The Ashes of London, the first of 6 books in the Marwood and Lovett series.

Start this series with The Ashes of London

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The King’s Evil
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6
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The Shadows of London

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2000–2000)

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1

Roth Series

Complete

5 books (1997–2014)

Start with The Four Last Things, the first of 5 books in the Roth series.

Start this series with The Four Last Things

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The Four Last Things
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The Judgement of Strangers
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The Office of the Dead
4
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Requiem for an Angel
5

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2017)

Start with The Leper House, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

14 books (1989–2025)

Start with Private Nose, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

William Dougal Series

Complete

8 books (1982–1993)

Start with Caroline Minuscule, the first of 8 books in the William Dougal series.

Start this series with Caroline Minuscule

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Waiting for the End of the World
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The Sleeping Policeman
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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.

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