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Deryn Lake Reading Order

5 series · 34 books

Mystery & Thriller

Deryn Lake is a British mystery writer who has crafted over three decades of crime fiction across multiple series and standalone works. Best known for the historical mystery series featuring apothecary detective John Rawlings, Lake has also created the Reverend Nick Lawrence mysteries alongside numerous shorter works that explore diverse settings and characters. Writing under a pen name, Lake brings both historical depth and contemporary storytelling to the mystery genre, with a catalog spanning from the 1990s to the present day.

John Rawlings Series

Likely Complete

17 books (1994–2022)

Start with Death in the Dark Walk, the first of 17 books in the John Rawlings series.

Start this series with Death in the Dark Walk

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Death in the Dark Walk
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Death at the Beggar's Opera
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Death at the Devil's Tavern
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Death on the Romney Marsh
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Death in the Peerless Pool
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Death at Apothecaries' Hall
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Death in the West Wind
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Death at St. James's Palace
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Death in the Valley of Shadows
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Death in the Setting Sun
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Death and the Cornish Fiddler
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Death in Hellfire
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Death and the Black Pyramid
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Death at the Wedding Feast
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Death on the Rocks
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Death at the Boston Tea Party
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Death on the River Thames
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Reverend Nick Lawrence Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2015)

Start with The Mills of God and read in order.

Start this series with The Mills of God

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The Mills of God
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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The Moonlit Door
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

6 books (2017–2017)

Start with The Anklets, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with The Anklets

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2
The Gemini Syndrome
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Mermaid's Kiss
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Moonlit Baths
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Staircase
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Wardrobe
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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1
Lovers Lost in Time
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2015–2025)

Start with As Shadows Haunting, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with As Shadows Haunting

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As Shadows Haunting
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
Pour The Dark Wine
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The King's Women
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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To Sleep No More
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Prince's Women
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Love Song of the Nightingale
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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