David Hewson Reading Order
11 series Β· 57 books
David Hewson is a prolific British author known for his captivating mystery novels. With a diverse portfolio of 57 books spanning 11 series, including the acclaimed Nic Costa and Venetian Mystery series, he has been writing from 1986 to 2025. His notable work, A Season for the Dead, introduces readers to the intriguing world of crime in Rome, showcasing his talent for weaving suspenseful narratives.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2009β2013)
Start with Watchlist and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Watchlist 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Deadly Pleasures 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Faroe Islands Series
Complete1 book (2019β2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Devil's Fjord 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Harold Middleton Series
Complete3 books (2007β2014)
Start with The Chopin Manuscript and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Chopin Manuscript 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Copper Bracelet 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Starling Project: An Audible Drama 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Nic Costa Series
Complete10 books (2003β2018)
Start with A Season for the Dead, the first of 10 books in the Nic Costa series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Season for the Dead 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Villa of Mysteries 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Sacred Cut 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Lizard's Bite 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Garden of Evil 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Seventh Sacrament 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Dante's Numbers / The Dante Killings 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Blue Demon / City of Fear 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Fallen Angel 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Savage Shore 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1988β2012)
Start with Introduction to Desk Top Publishing, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Desk Top Publishing 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Quark XPress companion 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | East Anglia: Travels and Short Breaks 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Setting Up in Spain 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Wessex: Travels and Short Breaks 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Saved: How an English Village Fought for Its Future... and Won 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Writing a Novel with Scrivener 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Writing: A User Manual 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Pieter Vos Series
Complete4 books (2014β2017)
Start with The House of Dolls, the first of 4 books in the Pieter Vos series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The House of Dolls 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Wrong Girl 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Little Sister 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sleep Baby Sleep 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2011β2018)
Start with Judith and the Holy Ferns and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Judith and the Holy Ferns 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dead Men's Socks 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Circle 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing16 books (1986β2024)
Start with Shanghai Thunder, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai Thunder 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Epiphany 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Semana Santa / Death in Seville 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Solstice 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Native Rites 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Lucifer's Shadow / The Cemetery of Secrets 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Promised Land 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Carnival for the Dead 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Macbeth(With: A.J. Hartley) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Flood 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Hamlet, Prince of Denmark(With: A.J. Hartley) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Juliet and Romeo 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Shoother in the Shadows 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Garden of Angels 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Baptiste: The Blade Must Fall 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | When the Germans Come 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
The Killing Series
Complete3 books (2012β2014)
Start with The Killing and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Killing 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Killing II 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Killing III 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Travels in Spain Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1990β1990)
Start with Granada And Eastern Andalucia and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Granada And Eastern Andalucia 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mallorca 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Seville and Western Andalusia 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
Venetian Mystery Series
Ongoing3 books (2022β2025)
Start with The Medici Murders and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Medici Murders 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Borgia Portrait 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Four Deadly Seasons 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Hewson written?
- David Hewson has written 57 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each David Hewson series?
- Here are the first books in David Hewson's series: Anthologies: Watchlist; Harold Middleton: The Chopin Manuscript; Nic Costa: A Season for the Dead; Non-Fiction: Introduction to Desk Top Publishing; Pieter Vos: The House of Dolls.
- What order should I read David Hewson's books?
- We recommend reading David Hewson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Hewson still writing new books?
- Yes, David Hewson has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, Venetian Mystery.

