Barbara Cleverly Reading Order
5 series · 22 books
Barbara Cleverly is a British novelist renowned for her psychological thrillers and mystery novels. With 22 books spanning five series, including the Detective Joe Sandilands and Detective John Redfyre Mystery series, she has captivated readers from 2001 to 2019. Cleverly’s storytelling prowess shines in her notable works, seamlessly blending intrigue and historical detail across her standalone novels and short story collections.
Detective Joe Sandilands Series
Complete13 books (2001–2016)
Start with The Last Kashmiri Rose, the first of 13 books in the Detective Joe Sandilands series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Last Kashmiri Rose 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Ragtime in Simla 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Damascened Blade 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Palace Tiger 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Bee's Kiss 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Tug of War 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Folly du Jour 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Strange Images of Death 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Blood Royal 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Not My Blood 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Spider in the Cup 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Enter Pale Death 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Diana's Altar 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Detective John Redfyre Mystery Series
Complete2 books (2018–2019)
Start with Fall of Angels and read in order.
Laetitia Talbot Series
Complete3 books (2007–2010)
Start with The Tomb of Zeus and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2012–2015)
Start with The Ellie Hardwick Mysteries and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2003–2015)
Start with An Old Magic and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Barbara Cleverly written?
- Barbara Cleverly has written 22 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Barbara Cleverly series?
- Here are the first books in Barbara Cleverly's series: Detective Joe Sandilands: The Last Kashmiri Rose; Detective John Redfyre Mystery: Fall of Angels; Laetitia Talbot: The Tomb of Zeus; Short Story Collections: The Ellie Hardwick Mysteries.
- What order should I read Barbara Cleverly's books?
- We recommend reading Barbara Cleverly's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Barbara Cleverly's series complete?
- Barbara Cleverly has 5 completed series.