Lesley Cookman Reading Order
5 series · 40 books
Lesley Cookman is a British author renowned for her captivating mystery novels, particularly the popular Libby Sarjeant detective series. With an impressive portfolio of 40 books spanning five series—including The Alexandrians, short story collections, standalone plays, and non-fiction—she has been actively engaging readers since 1998. Her work continues to intrigue audiences, making her a significant voice in contemporary mystery literature.
Libby Sarjeant Series
Ongoing30 books (2006–2024)
Start with Murder in Steeple Martin, the first of 30 books in the Libby Sarjeant series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Murder in Steeple Martin 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Murder at the Laurels 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Murder by the Sea 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Murder in Midwinter 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Murder In The Green 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Murder in Bloom 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Murder Imperfect 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Murder at the Manor 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Murder to Music 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Murder by Magic 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Murder in the Monastery 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Murder in the Dark 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Murder Out of Tune 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Murder in a Different Place 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Murder at Mallowan Manor 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Murder in the Blood 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Murder Dancing 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Murder on the Run 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Murder Most Fowl 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Murder and The Pantomime Cat 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Murder Repeated 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Murder and the Glovemaker's Son 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Murder by the Barrel 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Murder on the Edge 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Murder After Midnight 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Murder Most Merry 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Murder by Mistake 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Murder by Christmas 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Murder in Autumn 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Murder at the Crooked Horse 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1998–2007)
Start with Writing a Pantomime and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2003–2013)
Start with Sexy Shorts for Christmas and read in order.
Standalone Plays Series
Complete3 books (2004–2005)
Start with Cinderella and read in order.
The Alexandrians Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Start with Death Plays a Part and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lesley Cookman written?
- Lesley Cookman has written 40 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Lesley Cookman series?
- Here are the first books in Lesley Cookman's series: Libby Sarjeant: Murder in Steeple Martin; Non-Fiction: Writing a Pantomime; Short Story Collections: Sexy Shorts for Christmas; Standalone Plays: Cinderella; The Alexandrians: Death Plays a Part.
- What order should I read Lesley Cookman's books?
- We recommend reading Lesley Cookman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lesley Cookman still writing new books?
- Yes, Lesley Cookman has 1 ongoing series: Libby Sarjeant.