Dorothy Simpson Reading Order
3 series · 17 books · Born 1933
Dorothy Simpson was a prolific British author known for her engaging mystery novels. Over her four-decade career from 1980 to 2020, she authored 17 books across three series, including the popular Inspector Thanet series, as well as standalone novels and non-fiction works. Her notable 1985 title, Last Seen Alive, earned her a Silver Dagger Award from the Crime Writers' Association.
Inspector Thanet Series
Complete15 books (1980–1999)
Start with The Night She Died, the first of 15 books in the Inspector Thanet series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Night She Died 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Puppet For A Corpse 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Six Feet Under 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Close Her Eyes 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Last Seen Alive 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dead on Arrival 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Element of Doubt 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Suspicious Death 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Dead By Morning 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Doomed To Die 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Wake the Dead 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  No Laughing Matter 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Day for Dying 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Once Too Often 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Dead and Gone 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Valiant Doctors in the Frontier West 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1992–1992)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Harbingers of Fear 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.