Ann Granger Reading Order
6 series · 46 books · Born 1939-07-12
Ann Granger is a British mystery writer whose prolific career spans more than four decades and multiple detective series. Drawing on her extensive international experience working for the Foreign Office across Europe, she brings atmospheric settings and complex plotting to her crime fiction, creating memorable characters in works ranging from the Mitchell and Markby investigations to the Lizzie Martin and Inspector Ben Ross mysteries. With six interconnected series and nearly fifty books published since 1979, Granger has established herself as a master of the traditional British detective novel.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2000–2000)
Campbell and Carter Mystery Series
Ongoing8 books (2009–2024)
Start with Mud, Muck and Dead Things, the first of 8 books in the Campbell and Carter Mystery series.
Start this series with Mud, Muck and Dead Things
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Fran Varady Series
Complete7 books (1997–2007)
Start with Asking for Trouble, the first of 7 books in the Fran Varady series.
Start this series with Asking for Trouble
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Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Series
Likely Complete9 books (2006–2023)
Start with A Rare Interest in Corpses / The Companion, the first of 9 books in the Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross series.
Start this series with A Rare Interest in Corpses / The Companion
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Mitchell and Markby Series
Complete15 books (1991–2004)
Start with A Season for Murder, the first of 15 books in the Mitchell and Markby series.
Start this series with A Season for Murder
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1979–1989)
Start with A Poor Relation, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Poor Relation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ann Granger written?
- Ann Granger has written 46 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Ann Granger series?
- Here are the first books in Ann Granger's series: Campbell and Carter Mystery: Mud, Muck and Dead Things; Fran Varady: Asking for Trouble; Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross: A Rare Interest in Corpses / The Companion; Mitchell and Markby: A Season for Murder.
- What order should I read Ann Granger's books?
- We recommend reading Ann Granger's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ann Granger still writing new books?
- Yes, Ann Granger has 1 ongoing series: Campbell and Carter Mystery.