Annie Haynes Reading Order
4 series · 13 books
Annie Haynes was a prolific British mystery writer of the 1920s whose detective novels established her as a skilled craftsman of intricate plots and atmospheric crime fiction. Working across three distinct series—featuring the dogged investigations of Inspector Furnival and Inspector Stoddart—she produced twelve engaging mysteries between 1923 and 1930 that showcased her talent for constructing complex narratives with genuine surprises. Her work exemplifies the Golden Age of detective fiction, blending methodical police procedure with the puzzle-solving appeal that captivated readers of that era.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Inspector Furnival Mysteries Series
Complete3 books (1923–1927)
Annie Haynes's Inspector Furnival Mysteries series consists of three complete detective novels published between 1923 and 1927. The trilogy follows the investigations of Inspector Furnival through interconnected mysteries beginning with The Abbey Court Murder, followed by The House in Charlton Crescent and concluding with The Crow's Inn Tragedy. These classic mystery novels should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the development of the detective's character and methods.
Start with The Abbey Court Murder and read in order.
Start this series with The Abbey Court Murder
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Inspector Stoddart Mysteries Series
Complete4 books (1928–1930)
The Inspector Stoddart Mysteries is a complete four-book detective series by Annie Haynes, published between 1928 and 1930. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Man with the Dark Beard and continuing through The Crime at Tattenham Corner, Who Killed Charmian Karslake?, and The Crystal Beads Murder. This classic mystery series follows the investigative work of Inspector Stoddart as he solves various crimes.
Start with The Man with the Dark Beard, the first of 4 books in the Inspector Stoddart Mysteries series.
Start this series with The Man with the Dark Beard
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1923–1927)
Annie Haynes wrote five standalone mystery novels between 1923 and 1927 that can be read in any order, though publication order is recommended for new readers. The complete series consists of The Bungalow Mystery, The Secret of Greylands, The Blue Diamond, The Witness on the Roof, and The Master of the Priory. Each book presents its own self-contained mystery plot with different characters and settings.
Start with The Bungalow Mystery, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Bungalow Mystery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Annie Haynes written?
- Annie Haynes has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1923 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Annie Haynes series?
- Here are the first books in Annie Haynes's series: Inspector Furnival Mysteries: The Abbey Court Murder; Inspector Stoddart Mysteries: The Man with the Dark Beard.
- What order should I read Annie Haynes's books?
- We recommend reading Annie Haynes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Annie Haynes's series complete?
- Annie Haynes has 4 completed series.