Cyril Hare Reading Order
6 series · 13 books · Born 1900
Cyril Hare, born Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark, was an English crime novelist active between 1937 and 1988. With a distinctive style that combines intricate plotting and legal insights, he is best known for his series featuring Inspector Mallett. Over his prolific career, Hare published 13 books across six series, including notable works centered around characters like Inspector Mallett and Francis Pettigrew, as well as standalone novels and short story collections.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1988–1988)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  English Country House Murders 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
Francis Pettigrew Series
Complete3 books (1946–1954)
Start with With a Bare Bodkin and read in order.
Inspector Mallett Series
Complete3 books (1937–1939)
Start with Tenant for Death and read in order.
Inspector Mallett and Francis Pettigrew Series
Complete2 books (1942–1958)
Start with Tragedy at Law and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1959–1959)
Start with Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1946–1951)
Start with The Magic Bottle and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cyril Hare written?
- Cyril Hare has written 13 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1937 to 1988.
- What is the first book in each Cyril Hare series?
- Here are the first books in Cyril Hare's series: Francis Pettigrew: With a Bare Bodkin; Inspector Mallett: Tenant for Death; Inspector Mallett and Francis Pettigrew: Tragedy at Law; Short Story Collections: Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare.
- What order should I read Cyril Hare's books?
- We recommend reading Cyril Hare's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Cyril Hare's series complete?
- Cyril Hare has 6 completed series.