Deryn Lake Reading Order
5 series · 34 books
Deryn Lake is a British writer celebrated for her engaging mysteries, particularly the John Rawlings series. Active from 1994 to 2025, she has penned 34 books across five series, including the Reverend Nick Lawrence Mystery, as well as standalone novels and various short story collections. Lake, also known by her real name Dinah Lampitt, has captivated readers with her rich historical narratives and intricate plots.
John Rawlings Series
Likely Complete17 books (1994–2022)
Start with Death in the Dark Walk, the first of 17 books in the John Rawlings series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Death in the Dark Walk 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Death at the Beggar's Opera 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Death at the Devil's Tavern 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Death on the Romney Marsh 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Death in the Peerless Pool 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Death at Apothecaries' Hall 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Death in the West Wind 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Death at St. James's Palace 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Death in the Valley of Shadows 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Death in the Setting Sun 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Death and the Cornish Fiddler 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Death in Hellfire 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Death and the Black Pyramid 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Death at the Wedding Feast 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Death on the Rocks 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Death at the Boston Tea Party 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Death on the River Thames 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Reverend Nick Lawrence Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2010–2015)
Start with The Mills of God and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete6 books (2017–2017)
Start with The Anklets, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Lovers Lost in Time 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2015–2025)
Start with As Shadows Haunting, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Deryn Lake written?
- Deryn Lake has written 34 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Deryn Lake series?
- Here are the first books in Deryn Lake's series: John Rawlings: Death in the Dark Walk; Reverend Nick Lawrence Mystery: The Mills of God; Short Stories/Novellas: The Anklets.
- What order should I read Deryn Lake's books?
- We recommend reading Deryn Lake's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Deryn Lake still writing new books?
- Yes, Deryn Lake has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.