Benedict Brown Reading Order
6 series ยท 46 books
Benedict Brown is a British mystery writer who has built an impressive catalog of cozy detective fiction since 2019, with over forty books published across multiple interconnected series. His most celebrated works include the Lord Edgington Investigates novels, which follow a retired investigator solving crimes in both England and abroad, alongside the Izzy Palmer and Marius Quin mystery series. Brown's prolific output and formally trained approach to storytelling blend traditional puzzle-mystery elements with accessible, engaging narratives that appeal to fans of contemporary cozy crime fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2022โ2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mysteries, Midsummer Sun and Murders |
Izzy Palmer Mystery Series
Ongoing14 books (2019โ2024)
Start with A Corpse Called Bob, the first of 14 books in the Izzy Palmer Mystery series.
Start this series with A Corpse Called Bob
Buy Book 1 ๐บ๐ธ๐ง Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Corpse Called Bob |
| 2 | A Corpse in the Freezer |
| 3 | A Corpse at a Birthday Party |
| 4 | A Corpse for Christmas |
| 5 | A Corpse in London |
| 6 | A Corpse in a Caravan |
| 7 | A Corpse in the Country |
| 8 | A Corpse on the Beach |
| 9 | A Corpse Wrapped in Tinsel |
| 10 | A Corpse in a Locked Room |
| 11 | A Corpse in a Quaint English Village |
| 12 | A Corpse at a Wedding |
| 13 | A Corpse at A School Reunion |
| 14 | A Corpse from the Past |
Lord Edgington Investigates Series
Ongoing18 books (2021โ2024)
Start with A Body at a Boarding School, the first of 17 books in the Lord Edgington Investigates series.
Start this series with A Body at a Boarding School
Buy Book 1 ๐บ๐ธ๐ง Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Body at a Boarding School |
| 2 | Death from High Places |
| 3 | Death on a Summerโs Day |
| 4 | Murder at the Spring Ball |
| 5 | The Mystery of Mistletoe Hall |
| 6 | The Crimes of Clearwell Castle |
| 7 | The Curious Case of the Templeton |
| 8 | The Curious Case of the Templeton-Swifts |
| 9 | The Snows of Weston Moor |
| 10 | The Tangled Treasure Trail |
| 11 | A Killer in the Wings |
| 12 | Blood on the Banisters |
| 13 | The Christmas Bell Mystery |
| 14 | What the Vicar Saw |
| 15 | A Novel Way to Kill |
| 16 | Death at Silent Pool |
| 17 | The Christmas Candle Murders |
| 18 | The Puzzle of Parham House |
Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad Series
Ongoing5 books (2025โ2026)
Start with Death on the Night Train to Verona and read in order.
Start this series with Death on the Night Train to Verona
Buy Book 1 ๐บ๐ธ๐ง Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death on the Night Train to Verona |
| 2 | Murder in an Italian Castle |
| 3 | The Alpine Christmas Mystery |
| 4 | The Case of the Burgundy Vineyards |
| 5 | The Paris Library Murders |
Marius Quin Mystery Series
Ongoing7 books (2023โ2026)
Start with Murder at Everham Hall, the first of 6 books in the Marius Quin Mystery series.
Start this series with Murder at Everham Hall
Buy Book 1 ๐บ๐ธ๐ง Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murder at Everham Hall |
| 2 | A Body at the Grand Hotel |
| 3 | The Castleton Affair |
| 4 | The Hurtwood Village Murders |
| 5 | Arsenic and Old Lies |
| 6 | The Holly Village Murders |
| 7 | The Cherkley Court Conundrum |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2026โ2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Yacht Party |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Benedict Brown written?
- Benedict Brown has written 46 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2019 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Benedict Brown series?
- Here are the first books in Benedict Brown's series: Izzy Palmer Mystery: A Corpse Called Bob; Lord Edgington Investigates: A Body at a Boarding School; Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad: Death on the Night Train to Verona; Marius Quin Mystery: Murder at Everham Hall.
- What order should I read Benedict Brown's books?
- We recommend reading Benedict Brown's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Benedict Brown still writing new books?
- Yes, Benedict Brown has 4 ongoing series: Izzy Palmer Mystery, Lord Edgington Investigates, Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad, Marius Quin Mystery.

