How many books has Iain Pears written?

Iain Pears has written 14 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Iain Pears series?

Here are the first books in Iain Pears's series: Jonathan Argyll: The Raphael Affair.

What order should I read Iain Pears's books?

We recommend reading Iain Pears's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Iain Pears still writing new books?

Yes, Iain Pears has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

Iain Pears Reading Order

3 series · 14 books

Literary Fiction Non-Fiction

Iain Pears is a British author whose background in art history and journalism informs his literary work across both fiction and nonfiction. He is best known for his Jonathan Argyll mystery series, which follows an art historian navigating the world of stolen masterpieces and forgery. Beyond his detective novels, Pears has written numerous standalone literary novels and scholarly nonfiction works that explore the intersection of art, history, and human nature.

Jonathan Argyll Series

Complete

7 books (1990–2000)

Start with The Raphael Affair, the first of 7 books in the Jonathan Argyll series.

Start this series with The Raphael Affair

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#	Title
1	The Raphael Affair 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Titian Committee 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Bernini Bust 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Last Judgement 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Giotto's Hand 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Death and Restoration 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Immaculate Deception 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (1988–1988)

#	Title
1	The Discovery of Painting: The Growth of Interest in the Arts in England, 1680-1768 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (1997–2025)

Start with An Instance of the Fingerpost, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with An Instance of the Fingerpost