Ann Purser Reading Order

5 books (2010–2014)

The Ivy Beasley Mystery series consists of five complete mysteries published between 2010 and 2014. These books follow a cozy mystery format and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Hangman's Row Enquiry. The series concludes with The Blackwoods Farm Enquiry, offering readers a finished arc across the full quintet of mysteries.

Start with The Hangman's Row Enquiry, the first of 5 books in the Ivy Beasley Mystery series.

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1	The Hangman's Row Enquiry 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Measby Murder Enquiry 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wild Wood Enquiry 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Sleeping Salesman Enquiry 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Blackwoods Farm Enquiry 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2002–2014)

The Lois Meade Mystery series comprises 14 complete books published between 2002 and 2014, all written by Ann Purser. These cozy mysteries should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder on Monday and concluding with Suspicion at Seven. The series follows a consistent naming structure that shifts from days of the week to numbered hours as it progresses, reflecting the evolving cases investigated throughout the sequence.

Start with Murder on Monday, the first of 14 books in the Lois Meade Mystery series.

#	Title
1	Murder on Monday 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Terror on Tuesday 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Theft on Thursday 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Weeping on Wednesday 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fear on Friday 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Secrets on Saturday 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Sorrow on Sunday 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Warning at One 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Tragedy at Two 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Threats at Three 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Foul Play at Four 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Found Guilty at Five 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Scandal at Six 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Suspicion at Seven 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1978–1981)

Ann Purser's two-book non-fiction series, published between 1978 and 1981, is now complete. Read these titles in publication order, beginning with Looking back at popular entertainment followed by You and Your Handicapped Child.

Start with Looking back at popular entertainment and read in order.

#	Title
1	Looking back at popular entertainment 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	You and Your Handicapped Child 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1995–1999)

The Round Ringford series by Ann Purser comprises six mystery novels published between 1995 and 1999, beginning with Pastures New and concluding with Mixed Doubles. The complete series should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected mysteries and characters throughout the village setting. This finished series is ideal for readers seeking a closed collection of standalone yet thematically linked mysteries to enjoy without waiting for new releases.

Start with Pastures New, the first of 6 books in the Round Ringford series.

#	Title
1	Pastures New 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Spinster Of The Parish / A Tangled Web 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	New Every Morning 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Orphan Lamb 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Thy Neighbour's Wife 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mixed Doubles 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible