David Mark Reading Order
7 series · 35 books
David Mark is a prolific English author known for his gripping crime fiction. With 35 publications spread across seven series—including the acclaimed D.S. Aector McAvoy and Cordelia Hemlock—he has captivated readers since 2012. His works, which span to 2026, also include titles from the Lakeland Trilogy and Nicholas Roe series, showcasing his versatile storytelling abilities.
Cordelia Hemlock Series
Likely Complete2 books (2019–2022)
Start with The Mausoleum / The Burying Ground and read in order.
DS Aector McAvoy Series
Ongoing17 books (2012–2025)
Start with The Dark Winter, the first of 17 books in the DS Aector McAvoy series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Dark Winter 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Original Skin 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Sorrow Bound 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Taking Pity 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dead Pretty 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Cruel Mercy 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Scorched Earth 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Cold Bones 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | A Bad Death 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Darkness Falls 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Fire of Lies 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Past Life 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Blind Justice 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Flesh and Blood 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Burning Time 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Past Redemption 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  After the Weeping 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Lakeland Trilogy Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Still Waters / Into the Woods 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Nicholas Roe Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Blood Money / The Guest House 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sal Delaney Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with When the Bough Breaks and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grave Of The Goblins 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete10 books (2017–2023)
Start with The Zealot's Bones(As: D.M. Mark), the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Zealot's Bones(As: D.M. Mark) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Rush of Blood 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Borrowed Time 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Still Waters / Into the Woods 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Suspicious Minds 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Blood Money / The Guest House 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Cages 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Piece of Mind 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Anatomy of a Heretic 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Twist of Fate(As: D.M. Mark) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Mark written?
- David Mark has written 35 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each David Mark series?
- Here are the first books in David Mark's series: Cordelia Hemlock: The Mausoleum / The Burying Ground; DS Aector McAvoy: The Dark Winter; Sal Delaney: When the Bough Breaks.
- What order should I read David Mark's books?
- We recommend reading David Mark's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Mark still writing new books?
- Yes, David Mark has 2 ongoing series: DS Aector McAvoy, Sal Delaney.