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
Ongoing3 books (2004β2024)
Start with The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5 and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Midsummer Mysteries Short Stories 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Caffy Tyler Series
Complete1 book (2004β2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scar Tissue 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Fran Harman Series
Complete6 books (2006β2015)
Start with Come to Harm / Life Sentence, the first of 6 books in the Fran Harman series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Come to Harm / Life Sentence 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Do No Harm / Cold Pursuit 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Still Waters / In Harm's Way 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | No Harm Done / Burying the Past 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Double Fault / No Harm, No Foul 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Road to Harm / Green and Pleasant Land 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Harriet & Matthew Rowsley Series
Ongoing6 books (2020β2025)
Start with The Wages of Sin, the first of 6 books in the Harriet & Matthew Rowsley series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Wages of Sin 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Death's Long Shadow 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Legacy of Death 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | A House Divided 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Dead Hand 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | In at the Death 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Jane Cowan Series
Complete3 books (2016β2018)
Start with Head Start and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head Start 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Head Count 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Head Wound 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Jodie Welsh Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death in Elysium 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Josie Welford Series
Complete2 books (2005β2006)
Start with Food Detective and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Food Detective 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Chinese Takeout 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
Kate Power Series
Complete6 books (1998β2003)
Start with Power On Her Own / Murder the Boys, the first of 6 books in the Kate Power series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Power On Her Own / Murder the Boys 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Staying Power / Murder by the Canal 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Power Games / Murder by Arson 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Will Power / Murder by Fraud 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Hidden Power / Murder in Devon 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Power Shift / Murder on the Job 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Lina Townend Series
Complete7 books (2005β2015)
Start with Drawing the Line, the first of 7 books in the Lina Townend series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Drawing the Line 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Silver Guilt 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Guilty Pleasures 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Ring of Guilt 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Guilt Trip 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Guilt Edged 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Guilty as Sin 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Sophie Rivers Series
Complete10 books (1995β2003)
Start with Dying Fall, the first of 10 books in the Sophie Rivers series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dying Fall 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dying on Principle 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dying to Write 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Dying for Millions 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dying for Power 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Dying to Score 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Dying by Degrees 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Dying by the Book 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Dying in Discord 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Dying to Deceive 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2000β2010)
Start with Coming Alive and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Coming Alive 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Head Over Heels 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Staging Death 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
The Antique Shop Mysteries Series
Ongoing6 books (2025β2026)
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 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mystery of the Silver Dish 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Mystery of the China Horse 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Mystery of the Gold Rings 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Mystery of the Stolen Snuffbox 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Mystery of the Village Theatre 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Tobias Campion Series
Complete3 books (2007β2015)
Start with The Keeper of Secrets and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Keeper of Secrets 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Shadow of the Past 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Cheating the Hangman 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

