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Kate Rhodes

Kate Rhodes Reading Order

4 series · 18 books · Born 1964

Mystery & Thriller

Kate Rhodes is a British author known for her compelling crime fiction and poetry. With 18 published works spanning four series, including the Alice Quentin and DI Ben Kitto series, she has captivated readers since her debut novel, Crossbones Yard, in 2005. Active until 2025, her diverse repertoire also features poetry collections and anthologies, showcasing her multifaceted talent.

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Alice Quentin Series

Complete

6 books (2012–2018)

Start with Crossbones Yard, the first of 6 books in the Alice Quentin series.

#Title
1
Cover of Crossbones Yard
Crossbones Yard
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Killing of Angels
A Killing of Angels
2013Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of River of Souls / The Girl in the River
River of Souls / The Girl in the River
2014Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Winter Foundlings
The Winter Foundlings
2014Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Blood Symmetry
Blood Symmetry
2016Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Fatal Harmony
Fatal Harmony
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Start with Killer Women and read in order.

#Title
1
Killer Women
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
2017Buy 🇺🇸

DI Ben Kitto Series

Ongoing

8 books (2018–2025)

Start with Hell Bay, the first of 8 books in the DI Ben Kitto series.

#Title
1
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Hell Bay
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
Burnt Island
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Ruin Beach
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Devil's Table
Devil's Table
2021Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock
2021Buy 🇺🇸
6
Hangman Island
2023Buy 🇺🇸
7
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The Brutal Tide
2023Buy 🇺🇸
8
Deadman's Pool
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Poetry Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2008)

Start with Reversal and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Reversal
Reversal
2005Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Alice Trap
The Alice Trap
2008Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kate Rhodes written?
Kate Rhodes has written 18 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Kate Rhodes series?
Here are the first books in Kate Rhodes's series: Alice Quentin: Crossbones Yard; Anthologies: Killer Women; DI Ben Kitto: Hell Bay; Poetry Collections: Reversal.
What order should I read Kate Rhodes's books?
We recommend reading Kate Rhodes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kate Rhodes still writing new books?
Yes, Kate Rhodes has 1 ongoing series: DI Ben Kitto.

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