Joy Ellis Reading Order
7 series · 40 books
Joy Ellis is a prolific English crime writer known for crafting intricate police procedurals featuring detectives navigating complex investigations across multiple interconnected series. Her work spans the DI Nikki Galena cases, the DI Jackman and DS Evans investigations, the Detective Matt Ballard mysteries, and several other crime thriller series that have established her as a significant voice in British detective fiction. Recognized as Audible's Breakthrough Crime Writer of the Year in 2018, Ellis has published nearly forty novels that combine procedural detail with compelling character development and atmospheric storytelling.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Start this series with Joffe Books Murder Mystery & Suspense Short Story Collection
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleDI Nikki Galena & DS Joe Easter Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
Start with Mask Wars / Crime on the Fens, the first of 15 books in the DI Nikki Galena & DS Joe Easter series.
Start this series with Mask Wars / Crime on the Fens
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DI Rowan Jackman & DS Maria Evans Series
Ongoing11 books (2014–2025)
Start with The Murderer's Son, the first of 11 books in the DI Rowan Jackman & DS Maria Evans series.
Start this series with The Murderer's Son
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Detective Matt Ballard Series
Likely Complete6 books (2017–2023)
Start with Beware the Past, the first of 6 books in the Detective Matt Ballard series.
Start this series with Beware the Past
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Ellie McEwan Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with An Aura of Mystery and read in order.
Start this series with An Aura of Mystery
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2017–2024)
Start with Guide Star and read in order.
Start this series with Guide Star
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joy Ellis written?
- Joy Ellis has written 40 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Joy Ellis series?
- Here are the first books in Joy Ellis's series: Anthologies: Joffe Books Murder Mystery & Suspense Short Story Collection; DI Nikki Galena & DS Joe Easter: Mask Wars / Crime on the Fens; DI Rowan Jackman & DS Maria Evans: The Murderer's Son; Detective Matt Ballard: Beware the Past; Ellie McEwan: An Aura of Mystery.
- What order should I read Joy Ellis's books?
- We recommend reading Joy Ellis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Joy Ellis still writing new books?
- Yes, Joy Ellis has 4 ongoing series: DI Nikki Galena & DS Joe Easter, DI Rowan Jackman & DS Maria Evans, Ellie McEwan, Standalone Novels.