Faith Martin Reading Order
6 series · 52 books
Faith Martin, the pen name of English writer Jacquie Walton, is a prolific author renowned for her engaging mystery novels. With a remarkable collection of 52 books across six series—including the DI Hillary Greene series and the Travelling Cook Mysteries—she has captivated readers since 1993. Her notable works showcase a talent for suspenseful storytelling and intricate plots that keep fans eagerly turning the pages.
DI Hillary Greene Series
Ongoing22 books (2004–2025)
Start with Murder on the Oxford Canal / A Narrow Escape, the first of 22 books in the DI Hillary Greene series.
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| 1 |  Murder on the Oxford Canal / A Narrow Escape 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Murder at the University / On the Straight and Narrow 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Murder in the Village / By a Narrow Majority 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Murder of the Bride / Narrow is the Way 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Murder at Home / With a Narrow Blade 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Murder in the Family / Through a Narrow Door 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Murder in a Mansion / Down a Narrow Path 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Murder in the Meadow / Beside a Narrow Stream 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Murder by Fire / A Narrow Point of View 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Murder in the Garden / Across the Narrow Blue Line 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Murder at Work / A Narrow Exit 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  A Narrow Return / Murder Never Retires 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A Narrow Margin of Error / Murder of a Lover 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Walk a Narrow Mile / Murder Never Misses 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  A Narrow Victory / Murder at Midnight 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Work of a Narrow Mind / Murder in Mind 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  A Narrow Trajectory / Hillary's Final Case 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Hillary's Back! 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Murder Now and Then 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Murder in the Parish 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Murder on the Train 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Murder Under The Sun 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jenny Starling / Travelling Cook Mysteries Series
Likely Complete8 books (2010–2022)
Start with The Birthday Mystery / Birthdays Can Be Murder, the first of 8 books in the Jenny Starling / Travelling Cook Mysteries series.
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| 1 | The Birthday Mystery / Birthdays Can Be Murder 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Winter Mystery / A Fatal Fall of Snow 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Castle Mystery / The Invisible Murder 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Riverboat Mystery / Dying for a Cruise 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Oxford Mystery / Deadly Stuff 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Teatime Mystery / Just Not Cricket 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Country Inn Mystery 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Proof Is In The Pudding 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Monica Noble Series
Complete3 books (2015–2016)
Start with The Flower Show Murder / Unholy Whiff of Death and read in order.
Ryder & Loveday Mystery Series
Likely Complete8 books (2018–2022)
Start with A Fatal Mistake, the first of 8 books in the Ryder & Loveday Mystery series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1993–2019)
Start with Stolen Fire(By: Maxine Barry), the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 |  Stolen Fire(By: Maxine Barry) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fire and Ice(By: Maxine Barry) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Destinies(By: Maxine Barry) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Resolutions(By: Maxine Barry) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dark Desire(By: Maxine Barry) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Altered Images(By: Maxine Barry) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | His Last Gamble(By: Maxine Barry) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Lavender Lady / The Lavender Lady Casefile 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Val & Arbie Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with Murder by Candlelight and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Faith Martin written?
- Faith Martin has written 52 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Faith Martin series?
- Here are the first books in Faith Martin's series: DI Hillary Greene: Murder on the Oxford Canal / A Narrow Escape; Jenny Starling / Travelling Cook Mysteries: The Birthday Mystery / Birthdays Can Be Murder; Monica Noble: The Flower Show Murder / Unholy Whiff of Death; Ryder & Loveday Mystery: A Fatal Mistake; The Val & Arbie Mysteries: Murder by Candlelight.
- What order should I read Faith Martin's books?
- We recommend reading Faith Martin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Faith Martin still writing new books?
- Yes, Faith Martin has 2 ongoing series: DI Hillary Greene, The Val & Arbie Mysteries.