Gladys Mitchell Reading Order
6 series · 82 books · Born 21 April 1901
Gladys Mitchell was a prolific English writer renowned for her contributions to the detective fiction genre, particularly through her iconic character, Mrs. Bradley, who stars in 66 novels. Over her career spanning from 1929 to 2024, she authored 82 books across six series, including works featuring Pamela Stewart and Timothy Herring, as well as standalone novels and short story collections. Mitchell's distinctive storytelling and intricate plots have solidified her status as a significant figure in crime literature.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing2 books (1933–2024)
Start with Ask a Policeman and read in order.
Mrs. Bradley Series
Complete66 books (1929–1984)
Start with A Speedy Death, the first of 66 books in the Mrs. Bradley series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Speedy Death 1929Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop 1929Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Longer Bodies 1930Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Saltmarsh Murders 1932Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Death at the Opera / Death in the Wet 1934Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Devil at Saxon Wall 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Dead Men's Morris / Death Comes at Christmas 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Come Away, Death 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | St Peter's Finger 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Printer's Error 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Brazen Tongue 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Hangman's Curfew 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  When Last I Died 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Laurels Are Poison 1942Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Sunset Over Soho 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Worsted Viper 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | My Father Sleeps 1944Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Rising of the Moon 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Here Comes a Chopper 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Death and the Maiden 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Dancing Druids 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Tom Brown's Body 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Groaning Spinney / Murder in the Snow 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Devil's Elbow 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Echoing Strangers 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Merlin's Furlong 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Faintley Speaking 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Watson's Choice 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Twelve Horses and the Hangman's Noose 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  The Twenty-Third Man 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Spotted Hemlock 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  The Man Who Grew Tomatoes 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Say It with Flowers 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Nodding Canaries 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  My Bones Will Keep 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Adders on the Heath 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | Death of a Delft Blue 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Pageant of Murder 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | The Croaking Raven 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  Skeleton Island 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 |  Three Quick and Five Dead 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 |  Dance to Your Daddy 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 |  Gory Dew 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 |  Lament for Leto 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 |  A Hearse on May-Day 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 |  The Murder of Busy Lizzie 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 47 |  A Javelin for Jonah 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 48 |  Winking at the Brim 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 49 |  Convent on Styx 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 50 |  Late, Late in the Evening 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 51 |  Fault in the Structure 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 52 |  Noonday and Night 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 53 |  Mingled with Venom 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 54 |  Wraiths and Changelings 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 55 |  Nest of Vipers 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 56 |  The Mudflats of the Dead 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 57 | The Whispering Knights 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 58 |  Uncoffin'd Clay 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 59 |  Lovers, Make Moan 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 60 |  The Death Cap Dancers 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 61 |  Death of a Burrowing Mole 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 62 |  Here Lies Gloria Mundy 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 63 |  Cold, Lone, and Still 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 64 |  The Greenstone Griffins 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 65 |  No Winding-Sheet 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 66 |  The Crozier Pharaohs 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
Pamela Stewart Series
Complete4 books (1948–1951)
Start with Holiday River, the first of 4 books in the Pamela Stewart series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sleuth's Alchemy 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1940–1959)
Start with The Three Fingerprints, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Timothy Herring Series
Complete5 books (1966–1971)
Start with Heavy as Lead, the first of 5 books in the Timothy Herring series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Gladys Mitchell written?
- Gladys Mitchell has written 82 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1929 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Gladys Mitchell series?
- Here are the first books in Gladys Mitchell's series: Anthologies: Ask a Policeman; Mrs. Bradley: A Speedy Death; Pamela Stewart: Holiday River; Timothy Herring: Heavy as Lead.
- What order should I read Gladys Mitchell's books?
- We recommend reading Gladys Mitchell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Gladys Mitchell still writing new books?
- Yes, Gladys Mitchell has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.