Joy Ellis Reading Order
7 series · 39 books
Joy Ellis is a prolific English crime novelist known for her gripping thrillers. With a body of work that includes 39 novels across seven series, she captivates readers with characters like Detective Matt Ballard and DI Nikki Galena. Active from 2010 to 2026, Ellis has garnered acclaim, including being named Audible's Breakthrough Crime Writer of the Year in 2018.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Written in the Stars 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
DI 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.
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| 1 |  Mask Wars / Crime on the Fens 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Shadowbreaker / Shadow Over the Fens 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Hunted on the Fens 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Killer on the Fens 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Stalker on the Fens 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Buried on the Fens 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Captive on the Fens 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Thieves On The Fens 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Fire on the Fens 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Darkness on the Fens 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Hidden on the Fens 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Fear on the Fens 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Secrets on the Fens 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Graves on the Fens 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Echoes on the Fens 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Murderer's Son 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Fourth Friend 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Their Lost Daughters 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Guilty Ones 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Stolen Boys 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Patient Man 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | They Disappeared 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Night Thief 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Solace House 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The River's Edge 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Black Notice 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
Ellie McEwan Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with An Aura of Mystery and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Guard Her With Your Life 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2017–2024)
Start with Guide Star and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joy Ellis written?
- Joy Ellis has written 39 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: 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.