L.J. Ross Reading Order
5 series Β· 39 books
L.J. Ross is a British mystery and thriller author who has built a devoted following with her detective-driven narratives set against atmospheric British landscapes. Her breakthrough came with Holy Island in 2015, which rapidly climbed bestseller charts and established her signature blend of procedural intrigue and regional character work. Across four interconnected series comprising over thirty-five novels, Ross has become known for her DCI Ryan investigations, Alexander Gregory mysteries, and seasonal suspense collections that consistently resonate with both crime fiction enthusiasts and wider audiences.
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Alexander Gregory Series
Ongoing7 books (2019β2025)
The Alexander Gregory series by L.J. Ross consists of six mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2024, with the series ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Hysteria and continuing through Impostor, Bedlam, Mania, Amnesia, and Panic. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential to following the overarching narrative.
Start with Hysteria, the first of 6 books in the Alexander Gregory series.
Start this series with Hysteria
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Hysteria |
| 2 | Impostor |
| 3 | Bedlam |
| 4 | Mania |
| 5 | Amnesia |
| 6 | Panic |
| 7 | Obsession |
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete2 books (2016β2021)
L.J. Ross's two-book anthology series explores mystery and thriller themes through standalone stories. Dark Minds was published in 2016, followed by Everyday Kindness in 2021, with no additional volumes announced since. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark Minds, though each entry contains independent narratives that can be appreciated separately.
Start with Dark Minds and read in order.
Start this series with Dark Minds
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Dark Minds |
| 2 | Everyday Kindness |
DCI Ryan Series
Ongoing24 books (2015β2026)
The DCI Ryan series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection by L.J. Ross comprising 24 books published between 2015 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Holy Island and progressing through the numbered entries plus seasonal installments like Ryan's Christmas. Each book features detective work set primarily in Northern England, with locations from the series titles anchoring the investigations. With the series still active and expanding, new readers can start at the beginning and follow along with the detective's cases as they unfold across the chronological releases.
Start with Holy Island, the first of 24 books in the DCI Ryan series.
Start this series with Holy Island
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Holy Island |
| 2 | Sycamore Gap |
| 3 | Angel |
| 4 | Heavenfield |
| 5 | Cragside |
| 6 | Dark Skies |
| 7 | High Force |
| 8 | Longstone |
| 9 | Seven Bridges |
| 10 | The Hermitage |
| 11 | Borderlands |
| 12 | Penshaw |
| 13 | Ryan's Christmas |
| 14 | The Infirmary |
| 15 | The Moor |
| 16 | Cuthbert's Way |
| 17 | The Shrine |
| 18 | The Rock |
| 19 | Bamburgh |
| 20 | Lady's Well |
| 21 | Death Rocks |
| 22 | Poison Garden |
| 23 | Belsay |
| 24 | Berwick |
Summer Suspense Mysteries Series
Ongoing5 books (2021β2026)
L.J. Ross's Summer Suspense Mysteries series contains four books published between 2021 and 2024, with the first entry being The Cove. The series continues to develop, and readers should follow the books in publication order: The Cove, The Creek, The Bay, and The Haven. These mystery and thriller novels are best experienced sequentially as they were released.
Start with The Cove, the first of 4 books in the Summer Suspense Mysteries series.
Start this series with The Cove
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Cove |
| 2 | The Creek |
| 3 | The Bay |
| 4 | The Haven |
| 5 | The Lizard |
The DCI Ryan Met Years Series
Complete1 book (2027β2027)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Time of Death |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has L.J. Ross written?
- L.J. Ross has written 39 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each L.J. Ross series?
- Here are the first books in L.J. Ross's series: Alexander Gregory: Hysteria; Anthologies: Dark Minds; DCI Ryan: Holy Island; Summer Suspense Mysteries: The Cove.
- What order should I read L.J. Ross's books?
- We recommend reading L.J. Ross's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is L.J. Ross still writing new books?
- Yes, L.J. Ross has 3 ongoing series: Alexander Gregory, DCI Ryan, Summer Suspense Mysteries.

