
David Williams Reading Order
4 series Β· 25 books Β· Born 1948-07-19
David Williams is a Welsh mystery writer who crafted intricately plotted detective novels spanning three decades. His work blends literary sophistication with the puzzle-driven appeal of traditional crime fiction, drawing on his background in journalism, finance, and international academia. Williams is best known for his two detective series featuring Inspector Parry and the amateur sleuth Mark Treasure, along with numerous short story collections that showcase his skill at compact narrative construction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | From Kinglake to Kabul |
Inspector Parry Series
Complete6 books (1994β2003)
The Inspector Parry series consists of six complete mystery novels by David Williams, published between 1994 and 2003. These literary thrillers should be read in publication order, beginning with Last Seen Breathing and concluding with Practise to Deceive. The series follows Inspector Parry through cases including murder, suspicious deaths, and crimes spanning from markets to hospitals, offering a full arc across the detective's investigations over the decade-long publication span.
Start with Last Seen Breathing, the first of 6 books in the Inspector Parry series.
Start this series with Last Seen Breathing
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Last Seen Breathing |
| 2 | Death of a Prodigal |
| 3 | A Terminal Case |
| 4 | Dead in the Market |
| 5 | Suicide Intended |
| 6 | Practise to Deceive |
Mark Treasure Series
Complete17 books (1976β1993)
The Mark Treasure series consists of 17 mystery and thriller novels published between 1976 and 1993, following the investigations of protagonist Mark Treasure across cases involving crime, intrigue, and suspicious deaths. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Unholy Writ and concluding with the final entry in 1993. Each installment stands alone while contributing to the broader narrative arc, making the series accessible whether read sequentially or selectively.
Start with Unholy Writ, the first of 17 books in the Mark Treasure series.
Start this series with Unholy Writ
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unholy Writ |
| 2 | Treasure by Degrees |
| 3 | Treasure Up in Smoke |
| 4 | Murder for Treasure |
| 5 | Copper, Gold and Treasure |
| 6 | Treasure Preserved |
| 7 | Advertise for Treasure |
| 8 | Murder in Advent |
| 9 | Wedding Treasure |
| 10 | Treasure in Roubles |
| 11 | Divided Treasure |
| 12 | Treasure in Oxford |
| 13 | Holy Treasure! |
| 14 | Prescription for Murder |
| 15 | Treasure by Post |
| 16 | Planning On Murder |
| 17 | Banking on Murder |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2001β2001)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Intentions |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Williams written?
- David Williams has written 25 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2011.
- What is the first book in each David Williams series?
- Here are the first books in David Williams's series: Inspector Parry: Last Seen Breathing; Mark Treasure: Unholy Writ.
- What order should I read David Williams's books?
- We recommend reading David Williams's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are David Williams's series complete?
- David Williams has 4 completed series.

