Jim Eldridge Reading Order
25 series · 210 books · Born 1944
Jim Eldridge is a prolific British writer whose career spans multiple decades and mediums, with work ranging from screenwriting for radio and television to authored fiction across fantasy, mystery, and non-fiction genres. He has created over 200 books across 25 different series, including the educational "50 Things You Should Know About" collection and the action-driven Black Ops series. His versatility as both a broadcaster and novelist demonstrates a rare ability to craft compelling narratives across both scripted entertainment and page-based storytelling.
50 Things You Should Know About . . . Series
Complete6 books (2004–2016)
Start with 50 Things You Should Know About The Tudors(By: Rupert Matthews), the first of 6 books in the 50 Things You Should Know About . . . series.
Start this series with 50 Things You Should Know About The Tudors(By: Rupert Matthews)
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Black Ops Series
Complete3 books (2010–2011)
Start with Death in the Desert and read in order.
Start this series with Death in the Desert
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Complete53 books (2001–2017)
Start with Bug Boy - Spider Camp!(By: Jeanne Willis), the first of 53 books in the Bug Club series.
Start this series with Bug Boy - Spider Camp!(By: Jeanne Willis)
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Cathedral Mysteries Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2026)
Start with Murder at St Paul's Cathedral and read in order.
Start this series with Murder at St Paul's Cathedral
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Complete2 books (2013–2016)
Start with Under Attack and read in order.
Start this series with Under Attack
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Complete5 books (1995–2014)
Start with Monster Summer Reading Pack, the first of 5 books in the Collections series.
Start this series with Monster Summer Reading Pack
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Complete2 books (2016–2017)
Start with Assassins and read in order.
Start this series with Assassins
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Complete3 books (2009–2011)
Start with Disgusting Dave And The Farting Dog and read in order.
Start this series with Disgusting Dave And The Farting Dog
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Complete4 books (1995–1995)
Start with Death In The Jungle, the first of 4 books in the Fantasy Soldiers series.
Start this series with Death In The Jungle
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Complete1 book (1997–1997)
Hotel Mysteries Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021–2022)
Start with Murder at the Ritz and read in order.
Start this series with Murder at the Ritz
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Likely Complete8 books (2014–2021)
Start with I Was There… Alone In The Trenches(By: Vince Cross), the first of 8 books in the I Was There series.
Start this series with I Was There… Alone In The Trenches(By: Vince Cross)
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London Underground Station Mysteries Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2024)
Start with Murder at Aldwych Station, the first of 4 books in the London Underground Station Mysteries series.
Start this series with Murder at Aldwych Station
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Ongoing14 books (2018–2027)
Start with Murder at the Fitzwilliam, the first of 13 books in the Museum Mysteries series.
Start this series with Murder at the Fitzwilliam
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My Story Series
Likely Complete24 books (1992–2022)
Start with The Titanic(By: Ellen Emerson White), the first of 24 books in the My Story series.
Start this series with The Titanic(By: Ellen Emerson White)
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My Story: Boys Series
Complete17 books (2002–2011)
Start with Armada: Thomas Hobbs, England, 1587-1588, the first of 17 books in the My Story: Boys series.
Start this series with Armada: Thomas Hobbs, England, 1587-1588
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete16 books (1983–2017)
Start with The Funniest Joke Book, the first of 16 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Funniest Joke Book
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Picture Series
Complete4 books (1997–2017)
Start with Tractor and Digger Save the Day, the first of 4 books in the Picture series.
Start this series with Tractor and Digger Save the Day
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Complete4 books (2003–2004)
Start with Hostile Terrain, the first of 4 books in the SAS series.
Start this series with Hostile Terrain
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Complete16 books (1972–2013)
Start with Down Payment On Death, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Down Payment On Death
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Survivor Series
Complete2 books (2017–2017)
Start with Survivor: Escape from Pompeii and read in order.
Start this series with Survivor: Escape from Pompeii
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Complete4 books (2012–2013)
Start with The Deadly Game, the first of 4 books in the The Malichea Quest series.
Start this series with The Deadly Game
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Complete6 books (1999–2000)
Start with Behind Enemy Lines, the first of 6 books in the Warpath series.
Start this series with Behind Enemy Lines
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Complete6 books (2014–2015)
Start with Big Rock and the Masked Avenger, the first of 6 books in the Wrestling Trolls series.
Start this series with Big Rock and the Masked Avenger
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jim Eldridge written?
- Jim Eldridge has written 210 books across 25 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Jim Eldridge series?
- Here are the first books in Jim Eldridge's series: 50 Things You Should Know About . . .: 50 Things You Should Know About The Tudors(By: Rupert Matthews); Black Ops: Death in the Desert; Bug Club: Bug Boy - Spider Camp!(By: Jeanne Willis); Cathedral Mysteries: Murder at St Paul's Cathedral; Chapter: Under Attack.
- What order should I read Jim Eldridge's books?
- We recommend reading Jim Eldridge's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jim Eldridge still writing new books?
- Yes, Jim Eldridge has 3 ongoing series: Cathedral Mysteries, London Underground Station Mysteries, Museum Mysteries.

