Catherine Aird Reading Order
5 series Β· 32 books
Catherine Aird is a British mystery writer known for her detective fiction spanning nearly six decades. She is best recognized for the Sloan and Crosby series, which follows two contrasting detectives solving crimes in the English countryside with wit and procedural detail. Her body of work includes over thirty books of mysteries, short story collections, and standalone novels that showcase her skill at plotting intricate whodunits with memorable characters.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing3 books (1992β2025)
Start with 1st Culprit and read in order.
Start this series with 1st Culprit
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Culprit |
| 2 | The Man Who... |
| 3 | Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2003β2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chapter and Hearse |
Sloan and Crosby Series
Likely Complete26 books (1966β2023)
Start with The Religious Body, the first of 26 books in the Sloan and Crosby series.
Start this series with The Religious Body
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Religious Body |
| 2 | Henrietta Who? |
| 3 | The Stately Home Murder / The Complete Steel |
| 4 | A Late Phoenix |
| 5 | His Burial Too |
| 6 | Slight Mourning |
| 7 | Parting Breath |
| 8 | Some Die Eloquent |
| 9 | Passing Strange |
| 10 | Last Respects |
| 11 | Harm's Way |
| 12 | A Dead Liberty |
| 13 | The Body Politic |
| 14 | A Going Concern |
| 15 | Injury Time |
| 16 | After Effects |
| 17 | Stiff News |
| 18 | Little Knell |
| 19 | Amendment of Life |
| 20 | Hole in One |
| 21 | Losing Ground |
| 22 | Past Tense |
| 23 | Dead Heading |
| 24 | Learning Curve |
| 25 | Inheritance Tracks |
| 26 | Constable Country |
Sloan and Crosby Collections Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Last Writes |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1967β1967)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Most Contagious Game |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Catherine Aird written?
- Catherine Aird has written 32 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Catherine Aird series?
- Here are the first books in Catherine Aird's series: Anthologies: 1st Culprit; Sloan and Crosby: The Religious Body.
- What order should I read Catherine Aird's books?
- We recommend reading Catherine Aird's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Catherine Aird still writing new books?
- Yes, Catherine Aird has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.

