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Jo Bannister Reading Order

8 series Β· 57 books

Jo Bannister was a prolific British author known for her compelling crime fiction and mystery novels, with a career spanning from 1981 to 2021. She penned 57 books across eight series, including popular titles featuring Clio Rees & Harry Marsh, Mickey Flynn, and Brodie Farrell. Her notable works often combine intricate plots with rich character development, making her a beloved figure in the genre.

Brodie Farrell Series

Complete

9 books (2001–2020)

Start with Echoes of Lies, the first of 9 books in the Brodie Farrell series.

#Title
1
Cover of Echoes of Lies
Echoes of Lies
2
Cover of True Witness
True Witness
3
Cover of Reflections
Reflections
4
Cover of The Depths of Solitude
The Depths of Solitude
5
Cover of Breaking Faith
Breaking Faith
6
Cover of Requiem for a Dealer
Requiem for a Dealer
7
8
Cover of Closer Still
Closer Still
9

Castlemere Series

Complete

7 books (1993–2000)

Start with A Bleeding of Innocents, the first of 7 books in the Castlemere series.

#Title
1
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A Bleeding of Innocents
2
Cover of Charisma / Sins of the Heart
Charisma / Sins of the Heart
3
Cover of Burning Desires / A Taste for Burning
Burning Desires / A Taste for Burning
4
Cover of No Birds Sing
No Birds Sing
5
Cover of Broken Lines
Broken Lines
6
Cover of The Hireling's Tale
The Hireling's Tale
7
Cover of Changelings
Changelings

Clio Rees & Harry Marsh Series

Complete

4 books (1984–2006)

Start with Striving with Gods, the first of 4 books in the Clio Rees & Harry Marsh series.

#Title
1
Striving with Gods
2
3
The Going Down of the Sun
4
Cover of The Fifth Cataract
The Fifth Cataract

Hazel Best & Gabriel Ash Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2013–2021)

Start with Deadly Virtues, the first of 8 books in the Hazel Best & Gabriel Ash series.

#Title
1
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Deadly Virtues
2
Cover of Perfect Sins
Perfect Sins
3
Cover of Desperate Measures
Desperate Measures
4
Cover of Other Countries
Other Countries
5
Cover of Kindred Spirits
Kindred Spirits
6
Silent Footsteps
7
Cover of Dangerous Pursuits
Dangerous Pursuits
8
Cover of China Roses
China Roses

Mickey Flynn Series

Complete

2 books (1990–1991)

Start with Shards and read in order.

#Title
1
2
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Death and Other Lovers

Rosie Holland Series

Complete

2 books (1998–1999)

Start with The Primrose Convention and read in order.

#Title
1
The Primrose Convention
2
The Primrose Switchback

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

10 books (1981–2018)

Start with The Matrix, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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The Matrix
2
Cover of Winter Plain
Winter Plain
3
Cover of A Cactus Garden
A Cactus Garden
4
5
Cover of Mason Codex / Unlawful Entry
Mason Codex / Unlawful Entry
6
Cover of The Tinderbox
The Tinderbox
7
From Fire And Flood
8
Cover of Fathers and Sins
Fathers and Sins
9
Cover of Death in High Places
Death in High Places
10
Cover of Spy for Hire
Spy for Hire

Worldwide Library Mystery Series

Complete

15 books (1986–2001)

Start with Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost), the first of 15 books in the Worldwide Library Mystery series.

#Title
1
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Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost)
2
Cover of Still Life(By: Miriam Borgenicht)
Still Life(By: Miriam Borgenicht)
3
Seascape with Dead Figures(By: Roy Hart)
4
Top End(By: Steven L. Thompson)
5
Yellow Rain(By: Steven Spetz)
6
Cover of Time Lapse(By: Janice Law)
Time Lapse(By: Janice Law)
7
Cover of The Killing Floor(By: Peter Turnbull)
The Killing Floor(By: Peter Turnbull)
8
Cover of Death Of A Healing Woman(By: Allana Martin)
Death Of A Healing Woman(By: Allana Martin)
9
Cover of No Birds Sing
No Birds Sing
10
Cover of Prove the Nameless(By: Terence Faherty)
Prove the Nameless(By: Terence Faherty)
11
Rain Dance(By: Skye Kathleen Moody)
12
Cover of So Dear To Wicked Men(By: Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou)
So Dear To Wicked Men(By: Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou)
13
Cover of The Lazarus Hotel
The Lazarus Hotel
14
Cover of The Lithium Murder(By: Camille Minichino)
The Lithium Murder(By: Camille Minichino)
15
Cover of Rosewood's Ashes(By: Aileen Schumacher)
Rosewood's Ashes(By: Aileen Schumacher)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jo Bannister written?
Jo Bannister has written 57 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Jo Bannister series?
Here are the first books in Jo Bannister's series: Brodie Farrell: Echoes of Lies; Castlemere: A Bleeding of Innocents; Clio Rees & Harry Marsh: Striving with Gods; Hazel Best & Gabriel Ash: Deadly Virtues; Mickey Flynn: Shards.
What order should I read Jo Bannister's books?
We recommend reading Jo Bannister's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Jo Bannister's series complete?
Jo Bannister has 7 completed series.

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