Dorothy Simpson Reading Order
3 series Β· 17 books Β· Born 1933
Dorothy Simpson is an English mystery writer best known for her long-running Inspector Thanet series, which showcases her skill at crafting intricate procedural puzzles with psychological depth. Her work earned critical recognition including a Silver Dagger Award from the Crime Writers' Association, cementing her reputation as a significant voice in detective fiction. Spanning from 1980 to 2020, Simpson's output includes not only her popular crime series but also standalone novels and non-fiction works that demonstrate her versatility across the thriller and mystery genres.
Inspector Thanet Series
Complete15 books (1980β1999)
Start with The Night She Died, the first of 15 books in the Inspector Thanet series.
Start this series with The Night She Died
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Night She Died |
| 2 | Puppet For A Corpse |
| 3 | Six Feet Under |
| 4 | Close Her Eyes |
| 5 | Last Seen Alive |
| 6 | Dead on Arrival |
| 7 | Element of Doubt |
| 8 | Suspicious Death |
| 9 | Dead By Morning |
| 10 | Doomed To Die |
| 11 | Wake the Dead |
| 12 | No Laughing Matter |
| 13 | Day for Dying |
| 14 | Once Too Often |
| 15 | Dead and Gone |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Valiant Doctors in the Frontier West |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1992β1992)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Harbingers of Fear |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dorothy Simpson written?
- Dorothy Simpson has written 17 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Dorothy Simpson series?
- Here are the first books in Dorothy Simpson's series: Inspector Thanet: The Night She Died.
- What order should I read Dorothy Simpson's books?
- We recommend reading Dorothy Simpson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dorothy Simpson's series complete?
- Dorothy Simpson has 3 completed series.

