Elizabeth George Reading Order
7 series · 43 books · Born 1944
Susan Elizabeth George is an acclaimed American author known for her compelling mystery novels. With an impressive catalog of 43 books spanning seven series, including the popular Inspector Lynley and Saratoga Woods, she captivates readers with her intricate plots and rich character development. Active from 1983 to 2025, her diverse works also encompass short story collections and non-fiction, highlighting her versatility as a storyteller.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (1983–2012)
Start with Murder in the Dark, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Death Sentences: Stories To Die For Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mysterious Disappearance of the Reluctant Book Fairy 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Inspector Lynley Series
Ongoing22 books (1988–2025)
Start with A Great Deliverance, the first of 22 books in the Inspector Lynley series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Great Deliverance 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Payment in Blood 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Well-Schooled in Murder 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Suitable Vengeance 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  For the Sake of Elena 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Missing Joseph 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Playing for the Ashes 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  In the Presence of the Enemy 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Deception on His Mind 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Traitor to Memory 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  A Place of Hiding 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  With No One as Witness 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  What Came Before He Shot Her 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Careless in Red 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  This Body of Death 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Believing the Lie 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Just One Evil Act 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Banquet of Consequences 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Punishment She Deserves 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Something to Hide 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | A Slowly Dying Cause 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2004–2020)
Start with Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life and read in order.
Saratoga Woods Series
Complete4 books (2011–2016)
Start with The Edge of Nowhere, the first of 4 books in the Saratoga Woods series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1999–2001)
Start with The Evidence Exposed and read in order.
The Abandonment of Hannah Armstrong Series
Ongoing5 books (2024–2024)
Start with Deception Pass, the first of 5 books in the The Abandonment of Hannah Armstrong series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth George written?
- Elizabeth George has written 43 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Elizabeth George series?
- Here are the first books in Elizabeth George's series: Anthologies: Murder in the Dark; Inspector Lynley: A Great Deliverance; Non-Fiction: Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life; Saratoga Woods: The Edge of Nowhere; Short Story Collections: The Evidence Exposed.
- What order should I read Elizabeth George's books?
- We recommend reading Elizabeth George's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elizabeth George still writing new books?
- Yes, Elizabeth George has 2 ongoing series: Inspector Lynley, The Abandonment of Hannah Armstrong.