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Judith Cutler Reading Order

13 series Β· 57 books

Judith Cutler is a prolific crime fiction author, known for her engaging storytelling and richly developed characters. With 57 books across 13 series, including those featuring Caffy Tyler, Fran Harman, and Detective Superintendent Fran Harman, she has captivated readers since 1995. Among her notable works, her series featuring amateur sleuths and police detectives, particularly set in and around Birmingham, stand out as fan favorites.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

3 books (2004–2024)

Start with The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5 and read in order.

#Title
1
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The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5
2
Cover of CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
3
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Midsummer Mysteries Short Stories

Caffy Tyler Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

#Title
1
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Scar Tissue

Fran Harman Series

Complete

6 books (2006–2015)

Start with Come to Harm / Life Sentence, the first of 6 books in the Fran Harman series.

#Title
1
Come to Harm / Life Sentence
2
Do No Harm / Cold Pursuit
3
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Still Waters / In Harm's Way
4
No Harm Done / Burying the Past
5
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Double Fault / No Harm, No Foul
6
Cover of Road to Harm / Green and Pleasant Land
Road to Harm / Green and Pleasant Land

Harriet & Matthew Rowsley Series

Ongoing

6 books (2020–2025)

Start with The Wages of Sin, the first of 6 books in the Harriet & Matthew Rowsley series.

#Title
1
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The Wages of Sin
2
Death's Long Shadow
3
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Legacy of Death
4
A House Divided
5
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The Dead Hand
6
In at the Death

Jane Cowan Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with Head Start and read in order.

#Title
1
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Head Start
2
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Head Count
3
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Head Wound

Jodie Welsh Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
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Death in Elysium

Josie Welford Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2006)

Start with Food Detective and read in order.

#Title
1
Food Detective
2
The Chinese Takeout

Kate Power Series

Complete

6 books (1998–2003)

Start with Power On Her Own / Murder the Boys, the first of 6 books in the Kate Power series.

#Title
1
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Power On Her Own / Murder the Boys
2
Cover of Staying Power / Murder by the Canal
Staying Power / Murder by the Canal
3
Power Games / Murder by Arson
4
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Will Power / Murder by Fraud
5
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Hidden Power / Murder in Devon
6
Cover of Power Shift / Murder on the Job
Power Shift / Murder on the Job

Lina Townend Series

Complete

7 books (2005–2015)

Start with Drawing the Line, the first of 7 books in the Lina Townend series.

#Title
1
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Drawing the Line
2
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Silver Guilt
3
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Guilty Pleasures
4
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Ring of Guilt
5
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Guilt Trip
6
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Guilt Edged
7
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Guilty as Sin

Sophie Rivers Series

Complete

10 books (1995–2003)

Start with Dying Fall, the first of 10 books in the Sophie Rivers series.

#Title
1
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Dying Fall
2
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Dying on Principle
3
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Dying to Write
4
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Dying for Millions
5
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Dying for Power
6
Cover of Dying to Score
Dying to Score
7
Dying by Degrees
8
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Dying by the Book
9
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Dying in Discord
10
Cover of Dying to Deceive
Dying to Deceive

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2010)

Start with Coming Alive and read in order.

#Title
1
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Coming Alive
2
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Head Over Heels
3
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Staging Death

The Antique Shop Mysteries Series

Ongoing

6 books (2025–2026)

Start with The Mystery of the Missing Book, the first of 6 books in the The Antique Shop Mysteries series.

#Title
1
The Mystery of the Missing Book
2
The Mystery of the Silver Dish
3
The Mystery of the China Horse
4
The Mystery of the Gold Rings
5
The Mystery of the Stolen Snuffbox
6
The Mystery of the Village Theatre

Tobias Campion Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2015)

Start with The Keeper of Secrets and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Keeper of Secrets
2
Shadow of the Past
3
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Cheating the Hangman

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Judith Cutler written?
Judith Cutler has written 57 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Judith Cutler series?
Here are the first books in Judith Cutler's series: Anthologies: The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5; Fran Harman: Come to Harm / Life Sentence; Harriet & Matthew Rowsley: The Wages of Sin; Jane Cowan: Head Start; Josie Welford: Food Detective.
What order should I read Judith Cutler's books?
We recommend reading Judith Cutler's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Judith Cutler still writing new books?
Yes, Judith Cutler has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Harriet & Matthew Rowsley, The Antique Shop Mysteries.

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