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Carole Lawrence Reading Order

7 series · 53 books

Carole Lawrence is a prolific mystery and thriller author who has crafted over fifty novels across seven distinct series since 1974. Her work spans from the clever deductions of her Jane Austen Society Mystery series to the hard-boiled investigations of her Ian Hamilton and Lee Campbell mysteries, showcasing her range in the detective fiction genre. Lawrence's extensive catalog demonstrates a mastery of suspenseful plotting and character development that has sustained her career across five decades.

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A Jane Austen Society Mystery Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2021)

This two-book mystery series by Carole Lawrence spans from 2019 to 2021 and appears to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Pride, Prejudice and Poison and continuing with Death and Sensibility. Combining mystery and adventure elements, the series draws inspiration from Jane Austen's classic works while delivering contemporary detective storytelling.

Start with Pride, Prejudice and Poison(As:Elizabeth Blake) and read in order.

Start this series with Pride, Prejudice and Poison(As:Elizabeth Blake)

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Pride, Prejudice and Poison(As:Elizabeth Blake)
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Death and Sensibility

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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Claire Rawlings Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2001)

The Claire Rawlings series is a three-book mystery and action adventure sequence published between 1999 and 2001 under the pen name Carole Buggé. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Who Killed Blanche DuBois? followed by Who Killed Dorian Gray? and concluding with Who Killed Mona Lisa?.

Start with Who Killed Blanche DuBois?(As:Carole Buggé) and read in order.

Start this series with Who Killed Blanche DuBois?(As:Carole Buggé)

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Who Killed Blanche DuBois?(As:Carole Buggé)
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Who Killed Dorian Gray?(As:Carole Buggé)
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Who Killed Mona Lisa?(As:Carole Buggé)

Ian Hamilton Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2020)

This three-book mystery series by Carole Lawrence follows detective Ian Hamilton through Victorian Edinburgh, with all entries published between 2017 and 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Edinburgh Twilight, followed by Edinburgh Dusk and Edinburgh Midnight. Fans of historical mystery and detective fiction will find the series combines elements of action and adventure within its crime-solving narrative.

Start with Edinburgh Twilight and read in order.

Start this series with Edinburgh Twilight

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Edinburgh Twilight
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Edinburgh Dusk
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Edinburgh Midnight

Lee Campbell Mystery Series

Complete

5 books (2009–2012)

Carole Lawrence's Lee Campbell Mystery series consists of five complete mystery thrillers published between 2009 and 2012. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Silent Screams and continuing through Silent Victim, Silent Kills, Silent Slaughter, and concluding with Silent Stalker. This action-driven mystery series blends detective work with suspenseful storytelling across its five interconnected installments.

Start with Silent Screams, the first of 5 books in the Lee Campbell Mystery series.

Start this series with Silent Screams

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Silent Screams
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Silent Victim
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Silent Kills
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Silent Slaughter
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Silent Stalker

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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Cleopatra's Dagger

The Further Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes Series

Ongoing

38 books (1974–2024)

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is an ongoing anthology series featuring 38 books by various authors, published from 1974 to 2024. Each installment presents a new mystery or adventure featuring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, written by different contemporary authors who bring their own interpretations to the character. Readers should follow the publication order to experience how the character has been reimagined across decades by mystery and thriller writers. The series spans mystery, thriller, and adventure genres with stories ranging from supernatural cases to encounters with literary figures.

Start with The Adventure of the Peerless Peer(By: Philip Jose Farmer), the first of 38 books in the The Further Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes series.

Start this series with The Adventure of the Peerless Peer(By: Philip Jose Farmer)

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The Adventure of the Peerless Peer(By: Philip Jose Farmer)
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War of the Worlds(By: Manly Wade Wellman,Wade Wellman)
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The Giant Rat of Sumatra(By: Richard L. Boyer)
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Sherlock vs Dracula(By: Loren D. Estleman)
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Cover of The Stalwart Companions(By: H. Paul Jeffers)
The Stalwart Companions(By: H. Paul Jeffers)
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes(By: Loren D. Estleman)
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Cover of The Ectoplasmic Man(By: Daniel Stashower)
The Ectoplasmic Man(By: Daniel Stashower)
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The Seventh Bullet(By: Daniel D. Victor)
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Cover of The Whitechapel Horrors(By: Edward B. Hanna)
The Whitechapel Horrors(By: Edward B. Hanna)
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Cover of Seance for a Vampire(By: Fred Saberhagen)
Seance for a Vampire(By: Fred Saberhagen)
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Cover of Sherlock Holmes and the Railway Maniac(By: Barrie Roberts)
Sherlock Holmes and the Railway Maniac(By: Barrie Roberts)
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Cover of The Angel of the Opera(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Angel of the Opera(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of The Titanic Tragedy(By: William Seil)
The Titanic Tragedy(By: William Seil)
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Cover of The Star of India(As: Carole Buggé)
The Star of India(As: Carole Buggé)
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Cover of The Haunting of Torre Abbey(As: Carole Buggé)
The Haunting of Torre Abbey(As: Carole Buggé)
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Cover of The Man from Hell(By: Barrie Roberts)
The Man from Hell(By: Barrie Roberts)
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The Veiled Detective(By: David Stuart Davies)
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Between the Thames and the Tiber(By: Ted Riccardi)
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The Web Weaver(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of The Grimswell Curse(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Grimswell Curse(By: Sam Siciliano)
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The Devil's Promise(By: David Stuart Davies)
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Cover of The Albino's Treasure(By: Stuart Douglas)
The Albino's Treasure(By: Stuart Douglas)
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Cover of Murder at Sorrow's Crown(By: Steven Savile,Robert Greenberger)
Murder at Sorrow's Crown(By: Steven Savile,Robert Greenberger)
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Cover of The Counterfeit Detective(By: Stuart Douglas)
The Counterfeit Detective(By: Stuart Douglas)
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The Ripper Legacy(By: David Stuart Davies)
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Cover of The White Worm(By: Sam Siciliano)
The White Worm(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of Imagination Theatre's Sherlock Holmes of Scripts From The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(By: David Marcum)
Imagination Theatre's Sherlock Holmes of Scripts From The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(By: David Marcum)
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Cover of The Moonstone's Curse(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Moonstone's Curse(By: Sam Siciliano)
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The Devil and the Four(By: Sam Siciliano)
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The Improbable Prisoner(By: Stuart Douglas)
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The Instrument of Death(By: David Stuart Davies)
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The Crusader's Curse(By: Stuart Douglas)
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Cover of The Martian Menace(By: Eric Brown)
The Martian Menace(By: Eric Brown)
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Cover of The Venerable Tiger(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Venerable Tiger(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of Sherlock Holmes and the Four Kings of Sweden(By: Steven Savile)
Sherlock Holmes and the Four Kings of Sweden(By: Steven Savile)
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Revenge from the Grave(By: David Stuart Davies)
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Cover of Deathly Relics(By: Sam Siciliano)
Deathly Relics(By: Sam Siciliano)
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Cover of The Gentleman Burglar(By: Sam Siciliano)
The Gentleman Burglar(By: Sam Siciliano)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Carole Lawrence written?
Carole Lawrence has written 53 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Carole Lawrence series?
Here are the first books in Carole Lawrence's series: A Jane Austen Society Mystery: Pride, Prejudice and Poison(As:Elizabeth Blake); Claire Rawlings: Who Killed Blanche DuBois?(As:Carole Buggé); Ian Hamilton Mysteries: Edinburgh Twilight; Lee Campbell Mystery: Silent Screams; The Further Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Peerless Peer(By: Philip Jose Farmer).
What order should I read Carole Lawrence's books?
We recommend reading Carole Lawrence's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Carole Lawrence still writing new books?
Yes, Carole Lawrence has 1 ongoing series: The Further Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes.

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