Lesley Cookman Reading Order

30 books (2006–2024)

The Libby Sarjeant mystery series consists of 30 books published between 2006 and 2024, with new installments continuing to be released. These cozy mysteries should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder in Steeple Martin. The series follows the adventures of Libby Sarjeant as she becomes entangled in various murder investigations across different settings and circumstances.

Start with Murder in Steeple Martin, the first of 30 books in the Libby Sarjeant series.

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1	Murder in Steeple Martin 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murder at the Laurels 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Murder by the Sea 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Murder in Midwinter 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Murder In The Green 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Murder in Bloom 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Murder Imperfect 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Murder at the Manor 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Murder to Music 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Murder by Magic 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Murder in the Monastery 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Murder in the Dark 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Murder Out of Tune 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Murder in a Different Place 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Murder at Mallowan Manor 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Murder in the Blood 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Murder Dancing 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Murder on the Run 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Murder Most Fowl 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Murder and The Pantomime Cat 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Murder Repeated 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Murder and the Glovemaker's Son 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Murder by the Barrel 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Murder on the Edge 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Murder After Midnight 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Murder Most Merry 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Murder by Mistake 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Murder by Christmas 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Murder in Autumn 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Murder at the Crooked Horse 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1998–2007)

Lesley Cookman's two-book non-fiction series on pantomime writing spans from 1998 to 2007 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Writing a Pantomime followed by How to Write a Pantomime. This series provides practical guidance for writers interested in the pantomime genre.

Start with Writing a Pantomime and read in order.

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1	Writing a Pantomime 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	How to Write a Pantomime 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2003–2013)

Lesley Cookman's short story collection series consists of two complete volumes published between 2003 and 2013. The collection begins with Sexy Shorts for Christmas, followed by Bad Behaviour, and should be read in publication order. These mystery and thriller short stories offer standalone tales within a connected series framework.

Start with Sexy Shorts for Christmas and read in order.

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1	Sexy Shorts for Christmas 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bad Behaviour 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2004–2005)

Lesley Cookman's three-book standalone plays collection spans 2004 to 2005 and includes Cinderella, Queen of Hearts, and Summer Season. Though each play stands alone, reading them in publication order—beginning with Cinderella—provides the best experience. This complete series is ideal for readers interested in theatrical works across mystery and thriller genres.

Start with Cinderella and read in order.

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1	Cinderella 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Queen of Hearts 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Summer Season 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2019)

The Alexandrians is a complete mystery series by Lesley Cookman consisting of three books published between 2017 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Death Plays a Part, followed by Entertaining Death, and concluding with Death Treads the Boards.

Start with Death Plays a Part and read in order.

#	Title
1	Death Plays a Part 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Entertaining Death 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Death Treads the Boards 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible