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Elly Griffiths

Elly Griffiths Reading Order

7 series · 41 books · Born 17 August 1963

Mystery & Thriller

Elly Griffiths is a British crime novelist known for her engaging and atmospheric storytelling. With a prolific output of 41 books across seven series, including the popular Ruth Galloway and Harbinder Kaur mysteries, her work captivates readers who enjoy suspenseful plots and rich character development. Active from 2001 to 2026, Griffiths' notable contributions to the genre have established her as a standout voice in contemporary crime fiction.

Ali Dawson Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Start with The Frozen People and read in order.

#Title
1
The Frozen People
2025Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Case of the Christmas Card
2026Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Killing Time
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2017–2025)

Start with Killer Women Crime Club Anthology #2, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
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Killer Women Crime Club Anthology #2
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
2024Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Brighton Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2001–2023)

Start with The Little Book of Shakespeare and Food(As: Domenica de Rosa), the first of 8 books in the Brighton Mysteries series.

#Title
1
The Little Book of Shakespeare and Food(As: Domenica de Rosa)
2001Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Zig Zag Girl
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Smoke and Mirrors
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Blood Card
2016Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Vanishing Box
2017Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Now You See Them
2019Buy 🇺🇸
7
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The Midnight Hour
2021Buy 🇺🇸
8
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The Great Deceiver
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Harbinder Kaur Series

Ongoing

4 books (2018–2024)

Start with The Stranger Diaries, the first of 4 books in the Harbinder Kaur series.

#Title
1
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The Stranger Diaries
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Postscript Murders
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
Bleeding Heart Yard
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Last Word
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Justice Jones Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2019–2022)

Start with A Girl Called Justice, the first of 4 books in the Justice Jones series.

#Title
1
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A Girl Called Justice
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Smugglers' Secret
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
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A Ghost in the Garden
2021Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Spy at the Window
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Ruth Galloway Series

Likely Complete

17 books (2009–2023)

Start with The Crossing Places, the first of 17 books in the Ruth Galloway series.

#Title
1
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The Crossing Places
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Janus Stone
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
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A Room Full of Bones
2011Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The House at Sea's End
2011Buy 🇺🇸
5
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A Dying Fall / Tomb of the Raven King
2012Buy 🇺🇸
6
Ruth's First Christmas Tree
2012Buy 🇺🇸
7
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The Outcast Dead
2014Buy 🇺🇸
8
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The Ghost Fields
2015Buy 🇺🇸
9
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The Woman in Blue
2016Buy 🇺🇸
10
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The Chalk Pit
2017Buy 🇺🇸
11
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The Dark Angel
2018Buy 🇺🇸
12
The Stone Circle
2019Buy 🇺🇸
13
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The Lantern Men
2020Buy 🇺🇸
14
The Man in Black
2020Buy 🇺🇸
15
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The Night Hawks
2021Buy 🇺🇸
16
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The Locked Room
2022Buy 🇺🇸
17
The Last Remains
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1
The Man in Black: And Other Stories
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elly Griffiths written?
Elly Griffiths has written 41 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Elly Griffiths series?
Here are the first books in Elly Griffiths's series: Ali Dawson: The Frozen People; Anthologies: Killer Women Crime Club Anthology #2; Brighton Mysteries: The Little Book of Shakespeare and Food(As: Domenica de Rosa); Harbinder Kaur: The Stranger Diaries; Justice Jones: A Girl Called Justice.
What order should I read Elly Griffiths's books?
We recommend reading Elly Griffiths's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Elly Griffiths still writing new books?
Yes, Elly Griffiths has 3 ongoing series: Ali Dawson, Anthologies, Harbinder Kaur.

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