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J.M. Dalgliesh Reading Order

4 series · 31 books

Mystery & Thriller

J.M. Dalgliesh is a prolific English writer specializing in crime and mystery fiction. With a repertoire of 31 titles spanning four series—Dark Yorkshire, Hidden Norfolk, the J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels, and Misty Isle—Dalgliesh has captured the imaginations of readers from 2018 to 2025. His compelling storytelling and intricate plots have made him a notable figure in contemporary mystery literature.

Dark Yorkshire Series

Complete

6 books (2018–2019)

Start with Blacklight, the first of 6 books in the Dark Yorkshire series.

#Title
1
Cover of Blacklight
Blacklight
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Blood Money
Blood Money
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Divided House
Divided House
2018Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Dogs in the Street
The Dogs in the Street
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Fear the Past
Fear the Past
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Sixth Precept
The Sixth Precept
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Hidden Norfolk Series

Ongoing

17 books (2019–2025)

Start with Bury Your Past, the first of 17 books in the Hidden Norfolk series.

#Title
1
Bury Your Past
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Life & Death
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
One Lost Soul
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
Hear No Evil
2020Buy 🇺🇸
5
Kill Our Sins
2020Buy 🇺🇸
6
Tell No Tales
2020Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The Dead Call
The Dead Call
2020Buy 🇺🇸
8
A Dark Sin
2021Buy 🇺🇸
9
Kill Them Cold
2021Buy 🇺🇸
10
To Die For
2021Buy 🇺🇸
11
Angel of Death
2022Buy 🇺🇸
12
Fool Me Twice
2022Buy 🇺🇸
13
The Raven Song
2022Buy 🇺🇸
14
Blood Runs Cold
2023Buy 🇺🇸
15
Dead to Me
2023Buy 🇺🇸
16
Watch and Prey
2024Buy 🇺🇸
17
When Death Calls
2025Buy 🇺🇸

J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with Homewrecker and read in order.

#Title
1
Homewrecker
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
Family Doctor
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Misty Isle Series

Ongoing

6 books (2023–2025)

Start with A Long Time Dead, the first of 6 books in the Misty Isle series.

#Title
1
A Long Time Dead
2023Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Dead Man of Storr
2023Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Cuillin Dead
2024Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Talisker Dead
The Talisker Dead
2024Buy 🇺🇸
5
A Dead Man on Staffin Beach
2025Buy 🇺🇸
6
Death at Neist Point
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has J.M. Dalgliesh written?
J.M. Dalgliesh has written 31 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2025.
What is the first book in each J.M. Dalgliesh series?
Here are the first books in J.M. Dalgliesh's series: Dark Yorkshire: Blacklight; Hidden Norfolk: Bury Your Past; J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels: Homewrecker; Misty Isle: A Long Time Dead.
What order should I read J.M. Dalgliesh's books?
We recommend reading J.M. Dalgliesh's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is J.M. Dalgliesh still writing new books?
Yes, J.M. Dalgliesh has 3 ongoing series: Hidden Norfolk, J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels, Misty Isle.

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