Lindsey Davis Reading Order
8 series · 46 books · Born 1949
Lindsey Davis is a celebrated English author renowned for her historical crime novels, particularly the Marcus Didius Falco series set in ancient Rome. With a prolific portfolio that spans 46 books across eight series, including the Flavia Albia Mysteries and various standalone works, her engaging storytelling has captivated readers since 1989. Davis’s contributions to the genre have earned her the prestigious Cartier Diamond Dagger award, solidifying her status as a key figure in historical fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2001–2013)
Start with The Mysterious Press Anniversary Anthology: Celebrating 25 Years and read in order.
Flavia Albia Mystery Series
Ongoing15 books (2013–2025)
Start with The Ides of April, the first of 15 books in the Flavia Albia Mystery series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Ides of April 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Enemies at Home 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Deadly Election 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Spook Who Spoke Again 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Graveyard of the Hesperides 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Third Nero 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Pandora's Boy 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Invitation to Die 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Capitol Death 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Grove of the Caesars 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Comedy of Terrors 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Desperate Undertaking 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Fatal Legacy 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Death on the Tiber 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | There Will Be Bodies 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Marcus Didius Falco Series
Complete20 books (1989–2010)
Start with The Silver Pigs, the first of 20 books in the Marcus Didius Falco series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Silver Pigs 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Shadows in Bronze 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Venus in Copper 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Iron Hand of Mars 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Poseidon's Gold 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Last Act in Palmyra 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Time to Depart 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Dying Light in Corduba 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Three Hands in the Fountain 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Two for the Lions 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  One Virgin Too Many 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Ode to a Banker 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A Body in the Bathhouse 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Jupiter Myth 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Accusers 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Scandal Takes a Holiday 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | See Delphi and Die 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Saturnalia 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Alexandria 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Nemesis 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Marcus Didius Falco Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Falco: The Official Companion 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  There Are Good Ships 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2014–2017)
Start with A Cruel Fate and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Voices of Rome(With: A M Heath & Co Ltd) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1997–2012)
Start with The Course of Honour and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lindsey Davis written?
- Lindsey Davis has written 46 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Lindsey Davis series?
- Here are the first books in Lindsey Davis's series: Anthologies: The Mysterious Press Anniversary Anthology: Celebrating 25 Years; Flavia Albia Mystery: The Ides of April; Marcus Didius Falco: The Silver Pigs; Short Stories/Novellas: A Cruel Fate.
- What order should I read Lindsey Davis's books?
- We recommend reading Lindsey Davis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lindsey Davis still writing new books?
- Yes, Lindsey Davis has 1 ongoing series: Flavia Albia Mystery.