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Laura Wilson Reading Order

3 series Β· 16 books

Laura Wilson is a British mystery writer whose crime fiction spans detective procedurals, standalone novels, and curated anthologies. Best known for her DI Ted Stratton series, Wilson crafted intricate plots across fifteen books published between 1999 and 2017. Her work combines psychological depth with procedural detail, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary British crime fiction.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2017)

Laura Wilson edited two mystery and thriller anthologies published between 2016 and 2017, completing the series. The collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Guilty Parties followed by Killer Women. Each standalone anthology features different crime stories and can be enjoyed independently, though reading them in sequence provides a complete picture of Wilson's editorial vision across both volumes.

Start with Killer Women and read in order.

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Killer Women Crime Club Anthology #2

DI Ted Stratton Series

Complete

5 books (2008–2013)

The DI Ted Stratton series comprises five mystery novels written by Laura Wilson between 2008 and 2013. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Stratton's War (also published as The Innocent Spy), followed by An Empty Death, A Capital Crime (alternately titled The Wrong Man), A Willing Victim, and concluding with The Riot. Each book builds on the detective's investigations and character development across the sequence.

Start with Stratton's War / The Innocent Spy, the first of 5 books in the DI Ted Stratton series.

Start this series with Stratton's War / The Innocent Spy

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Stratton's War / The Innocent Spy
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A Capital Crime / The Wrong Man
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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

8 books (1999–2017)

Laura Wilson's mystery and thriller series consists of eight standalone novels published between 1999 and 2017, now complete. Each book can be read independently, though reading them in publication order starting with A Little Death allows you to appreciate Wilson's evolving style across the series. The collection includes A Little Death, Dying Voices, My Best Friend, Telling Lies to Alice/Hello Bunny Alice, The Lover, A Thousand Lies, The Wrong Girl, and The Other Woman.

Start with A Little Death, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Laura Wilson written?
Laura Wilson has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2017.
What is the first book in each Laura Wilson series?
Here are the first books in Laura Wilson's series: Anthologies: Guilty Parties; DI Ted Stratton: Stratton's War / The Innocent Spy.
What order should I read Laura Wilson's books?
We recommend reading Laura Wilson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Laura Wilson's series complete?
Laura Wilson has 3 completed series.

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