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Elly Griffiths

Elly Griffiths Reading Order

8 series · 42 books · Born 1963-08-17

Mystery & Thriller

Elly Griffiths is a British crime writer known for crafting atmospheric mysteries that blend procedural detail with psychological depth. Her work spans multiple interconnected series, including the Ruth Galloway investigations featuring a forensic archaeologist, the post-war cases of Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens and illusionist Max Mephisto, and the contemporary Harbinder Kaur novels set in Brighton. With over four decades of publishing experience and more than forty books to her name, Griffiths has become a leading voice in British mystery fiction, creating memorable characters and intricate plots that keep readers engaged across her expanding catalogue.

Ali Dawson Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Start with The Frozen People and read in order.

Start this series with The Frozen People

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The Frozen People
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Case of the Christmas Card
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Killing Time
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2017–2025)

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

Start this series with Killer Women Crime Club Anthology #2

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

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.

Start this series with The Little Book of Shakespeare and Food(As: Domenica de Rosa)

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

Harbinder Kaur Series

Ongoing

4 books (2018–2024)

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

Start this series with The Stranger Diaries

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

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.

Start this series with A Girl Called Justice

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

Ruth Galloway Series

Likely Complete

17 books (2009–2023)

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

Start this series with The Crossing Places

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

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

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1
Ruth Galloway and the Ghost of Max Mephisto
2023

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elly Griffiths written?
Elly Griffiths has written 42 books across 8 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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