Lesley Cookman Reading Order
5 series · 40 books
Lesley Cookman is a British mystery writer best known for her Libby Sarjeant detective series, which follows an amateur sleuth investigating crimes in her coastal English village. With over forty books spanning multiple series including The Alexandrians and numerous standalone works, Cookman has built a prolific career blending traditional whodunits with contemporary settings and quirky characters. Her output across mystery fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and plays demonstrates a versatile approach to storytelling that appeals to fans of cozy mysteries and character-driven narratives.
Libby Sarjeant Series
Ongoing30 books (2006–2024)
Start with Murder in Steeple Martin, the first of 30 books in the Libby Sarjeant series.
Start this series with Murder in Steeple Martin
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1998–2007)
Start with Writing a Pantomime and read in order.
Start this series with Writing a Pantomime
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2003–2013)
Start with Sexy Shorts for Christmas and read in order.
Start this series with Sexy Shorts for Christmas
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Standalone Plays Series
Complete3 books (2004–2005)
Start with Cinderella and read in order.
Start this series with Cinderella
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The Alexandrians Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Start with Death Plays a Part and read in order.
Start this series with Death Plays a Part
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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.