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Kate Rhodes

Kate Rhodes Reading Order

4 series · 19 books · Born 1964

Mystery & Thriller

Kate Rhodes is a Cambridge-based author who brings literary depth to contemporary crime fiction, having studied American literature at doctoral level and taught in universities across Britain and the United States. Her crime novels feature two main detectives: psychologist Alice Quentin investigating psychological crimes in London, and DI Ben Kitto uncovering mysteries in the Isles of Scilly. Alongside her eighteen published works in mystery and thriller genres, Rhodes has also released poetry collections that showcase her varied creative talents.

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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.

Start this series with Crossbones Yard

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

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2017)

Start with Killer Women and read in order.

Start this series with Guilty Parties

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Guilty Parties
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Killer Women
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DI Ben Kitto Series

Ongoing

8 books (2018–2025)

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

Start this series with Hell Bay

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2
Burnt Island
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Devil's Table
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
Hangman Island
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Brutal Tide
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Deadman's Pool
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Poetry Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2008)

Start with Reversal and read in order.

Start this series with Reversal

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The Alice Trap
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kate Rhodes written?
Kate Rhodes has written 19 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: Guilty Parties; 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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