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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

Complete

1 book (2022โ€“2022)

#Title
1
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Mysteries, Midsummer Sun and Murders

Izzy Palmer Mystery Series

Ongoing

14 books (2019โ€“2024)

Start with A Corpse Called Bob, the first of 14 books in the Izzy Palmer Mystery series.

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2
3
A Corpse at a Birthday Party
4
5
6
7
8
9
A Corpse Wrapped in Tinsel
10
A Corpse in a Locked Room
11
Cover of A Corpse in a Quaint English Village
A Corpse in a Quaint English Village
12
13
A Corpse at A School Reunion
14

Lord Edgington Investigates Series

Ongoing

18 books (2021โ€“2024)

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

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#Title
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Cover of A Body at a Boarding School
A Body at a Boarding School
2
3
Cover of Death on a Summerโ€™s Day
Death on a Summerโ€™s Day
4
Murder at the Spring Ball
5
Cover of The Mystery of Mistletoe Hall
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
12
13
The Christmas Bell Mystery
14
15
16
17
The Christmas Candle Murders
18
The Puzzle of Parham House

Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad Series

Ongoing

5 books (2025โ€“2026)

Start with Death on the Night Train to Verona and read in order.

Start this series with Death on the Night Train to Verona

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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

Ongoing

7 books (2023โ€“2026)

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

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1
2
A Body at the Grand Hotel
3
4
The Hurtwood Village Murders
5
6
The Holly Village Murders
7
The Cherkley Court Conundrum

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2026โ€“2026)

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.

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