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Jodi Taylor Reading Order

7 series Β· 58 books

Jodi Taylor is a British writer known for her engaging blend of fantasy and historical fiction. With a prolific output of 58 books across seven series, including the acclaimed Chronicles of St. Mary's and The Time Police, her work spans from 2013 to 2026 and showcases her unique storytelling style. Readers appreciate her captivating narratives that combine humor, adventure, and a touch of romance.

Chronicles Of St. Mary's Series

Ongoing

37 books (2013–2025)

Start with A Symphony of Echoes, the first of 37 books in the Chronicles Of St. Mary's series.

#Title
1
A Symphony of Echoes
2
Cover of Just One Damned Thing After Another
Just One Damned Thing After Another
3
When a Child is Born
4
Cover of A Second Chance
A Second Chance
5
Cover of A Trail Through Time
A Trail Through Time
6
Christmas Present
7
Roman Holiday
8
Cover of No Time Like the Past
No Time Like the Past
9
Ships and Stings and Wedding Rings
10
The Very First Damned Thing
11
Cover of What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
12
Cover of Lies, Damned Lies, and History
Lies, Damned Lies, and History
13
My Name is Markham
14
The Great St Mary's Day Out
15
A Perfect Storm
16
Cover of And the Rest is History
And the Rest is History
17
Cover of Christmas Past
Christmas Past
18
Cover of The Long and Short of It
The Long and Short of It
19
Cover of An Argumentation of Historians
An Argumentation of Historians
20
And Now for Something Completely Different
21
The Battersea Barricades
22
The Steam Pump Jump
23
Cover of Hope for the Best
Hope for the Best
24
Cover of Long Story Short
Long Story Short
25
When Did You Last See Your Father?
26
Why is Nothing Ever Simple?
27
Plan For The Worst
28
St. Mary's and the Great Toilet Roll Crisis
29
The Muse of History
30
The Ordeal of the Haunted Room
31
Cover of Another Time, Another Place
Another Time, Another Place
32
The Toast of Time
33
Cover of A Catalogue of Catastrophe
A Catalogue of Catastrophe
34
Christmas Pie
35
The Good, the Bad and the History
36
Lights! Camera! Mayhem!
37
Murder at Martingale Manor

Elizabeth Cage Series

Ongoing

4 books (2017–2025)

Start with White Silence, the first of 4 books in the Elizabeth Cage series.

#Title
1
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White Silence
2
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Dark Light
3
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Long Shadows
4

Frogmorton Farm Series

Ongoing

5 books (2014–2024)

Start with Little Donkey, the first of 5 books in the Frogmorton Farm series.

#Title
1
Little Donkey
2
Cover of The Nothing Girl
The Nothing Girl
3
Cover of The Something Girl
The Something Girl
4
Joy to the World
5
Storm Christopher

Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2025)

Start with The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and read in order.

#Title
1
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2
The Sands of Time

Smallhope & Pennyroyal Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2026)

Start with The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal and read in order.

#Title
1
The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal
2
A Family Affair

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
Cover of A Bachelor Establishment
A Bachelor Establishment

The Time Police Series

Ongoing

7 books (2019–2025)

Start with Doing Time, the first of 7 books in the The Time Police series.

#Title
1
Cover of Doing Time
Doing Time
2
3
Cover of Saving Time
Saving Time
4
About Time
5
Santa Grint
6
Killing Time
7
Out of Time

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jodi Taylor written?
Jodi Taylor has written 58 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jodi Taylor series?
Here are the first books in Jodi Taylor's series: Chronicles Of St. Mary's: A Symphony of Echoes; Elizabeth Cage: White Silence; Frogmorton Farm: Little Donkey; Short Story Collections: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year; Smallhope & Pennyroyal: The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal.
What order should I read Jodi Taylor's books?
We recommend reading Jodi Taylor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jodi Taylor still writing new books?
Yes, Jodi Taylor has 6 ongoing series: Chronicles Of St. Mary's, Elizabeth Cage, Frogmorton Farm, Short Story Collections, Smallhope & Pennyroyal and 1 more.

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