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Kate Ellis Reading Order

8 series · 51 books · Born 1953

Mystery & Thriller

Kate Ellis is a British crime writer who has published dozens of mysteries since 1998, earning recognition for her ability to weave historical elements into contemporary detective narratives. She is best known for her Wesley Peterson series, which follows a police detective uncovering crimes that connect to local history and archaeology. Ellis has also created multiple other detective series including those featuring Inspector Albert Lincoln and Joe Plantagenet, demonstrating her versatility across different mystery subgenres and time periods.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

7 books (2014–2025)

Start with The Starlings & Other Stories, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Guilty Parties

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Guilty Parties
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Starlings & Other Stories
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Ten Year Stretch
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Many Deadly Returns
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Midsummer Mysteries Short Stories
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Inspector Albert Lincoln Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2020)

Start with A High Mortality of Doves and read in order.

Start this series with A High Mortality of Doves

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A High Mortality of Doves
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Boy Who Lived with the Dead
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The House of the Hanged Woman
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Joe Plantagenet Series

Ongoing

6 books (2008–2026)

Start with Seeking The Dead, the first of 6 books in the Joe Plantagenet series.

Start this series with Seeking The Dead

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Seeking The Dead
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Playing with Bones
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Kissing the Demons
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Watching the Ghosts
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Walking by Night
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Killing in the Shadows
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2017)

Start with The Mole Catcher's Daughter and read in order.

Start this series with The Mole Catcher's Daughter

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The Mole Catcher's Daughter
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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Dark & Merciless Things
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2006–2006)

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1
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The Devil's Priest
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Plays Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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1
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Dick of Devonshire
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wesley Peterson Series

Ongoing

30 books (1998–2026)

Start with The Merchant's House, the first of 29 books in the Wesley Peterson series.

Start this series with The Merchant's House

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The Merchant's House
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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An Unhallowed Grave
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Armada Boy
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Funeral Boat
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Bone Garden
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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A Painted Doom
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Skeleton Room
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Plague Maiden
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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A Cursed Inheritance
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Marriage Hearse
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Shining Skull
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Blood Pit
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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A Perfect Death
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Flesh Tailor
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Jackal Man
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Cadaver Game
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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The Shadow Collector
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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The Shroud Maker
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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The Death Season
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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The House of Eyes
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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The Mermaid's Scream
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
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The Mechanical Devil
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
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Dead Man's Lane
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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The Burial Circle
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
The Stone Chamber
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
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Serpent's Point
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
The Killing Place
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
Coffin Island
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29
Deadly Remains
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30
The Chapel of Bones
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kate Ellis written?
Kate Ellis has written 51 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Kate Ellis series?
Here are the first books in Kate Ellis's series: Anthologies: Guilty Parties; Inspector Albert Lincoln: A High Mortality of Doves; Joe Plantagenet: Seeking The Dead; Short Stories/Novellas: The Mole Catcher's Daughter; Wesley Peterson: The Merchant's House.
What order should I read Kate Ellis's books?
We recommend reading Kate Ellis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kate Ellis still writing new books?
Yes, Kate Ellis has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Joe Plantagenet, Wesley Peterson.

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