C.J. Sansom Reading Order
3 series Β· 19 books
C.J. Sansom is a British author renowned for his compelling historical crime fiction. With a prolific output of 19 books spanning three series, including the acclaimed Matthew Shardlake series, Medieval Murderers, and various standalone novels, his works have captivated readers from 2003 to 2018. His notable titles include the spy thriller Winter in Madrid and the alternative history novel Dominion.
Matthew Shardlake Series
Complete7 books (2003β2018)
Start with Dissolution, the first of 7 books in the Matthew Shardlake series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dissolution 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dark Fire 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sovereign 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Revelation 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Heartstone 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Lamentation 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Tombland 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Medieval Murderers Series
Complete10 books (2005β2014)
Start with The Tainted Relic, the first of 10 books in the Medieval Murderers series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Tainted Relic 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Sword of Shame 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | House of Shadows 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Lost Prophecies 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | King Arthur's Bones 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Sacred Stone 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Hill of Bones 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The First Murder 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The False Virgin 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Deadliest Sin 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2006β2012)
Start with Winter in Madrid and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Winter in Madrid 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dominion 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has C.J. Sansom written?
- C.J. Sansom has written 19 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each C.J. Sansom series?
- Here are the first books in C.J. Sansom's series: Matthew Shardlake: Dissolution; Medieval Murderers: The Tainted Relic.
- What order should I read C.J. Sansom's books?
- We recommend reading C.J. Sansom's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are C.J. Sansom's series complete?
- C.J. Sansom has 3 completed series.

