Mark Dawson Reading Order
10 series Β· 80 books
Mark Dawson is a prolific British-American author known for his gripping thrillers and mystery novels. With a remarkable portfolio that includes 80 books spread across 10 series, he is best recognized for titles like the John Milton series and the Beatrix Rose series. Active from 2001 to 2026, Dawson continues to captivate readers with his compelling storytelling and dynamic characters.
After School Detective Club Series
Likely Complete4 books (2022β2023)
Start with The Case of the Smuggler's Curse, the first of 4 books in the After School Detective Club series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Case of the Smuggler's Curse 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Secret of Ragnar's Gold 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Case of the Dastardly Dognappers 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Mystery in the Marshes 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Atticus Priest Series
Ongoing6 books (2020β2026)
Start with The House in the Woods, the first of 6 books in the Atticus Priest series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The House in the Woods 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Place To Bury Strangers 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Red Room 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | All the Devils Are Here 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Inheritance 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Horned Man 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Beatrix Rose Series
Likely Complete10 books (2014β2023)
Start with Blood Moon Rising, the first of 10 books in the Beatrix Rose series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Moon Rising 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Blood and Roses 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | In Cold Blood 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Dragon Head (Hong Kong Stories) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Nine Dragons (Hong Kong Stories) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Dragon and the Ghost 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | White Devil (Hong Kong Stories) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Phoenix 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Tempest 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Pistolero 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Charlie Cooper Thrillers Series
Ongoing12 books (2022β2026)
Start with Sandstorm, the first of 12 books in the Charlie Cooper Thrillers series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sandstorm 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Chameleon 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Blood Brothers 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Code Blue 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dead of Winter 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | North Star 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Burnout 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Collateral 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Exposure 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Leverage 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Heatwave 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Hemlock 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Group Fifteen Files Series
Likely Complete5 books (2017β2022)
Start with Scorpion(With: Steve Cavanagh), the first of 5 books in the Group Fifteen Files series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scorpion(With: Steve Cavanagh) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Witness X(With: Scott Mariani) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Little Sister(With: Michael Ridpath) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Vault 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Wormwood 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Isabella Rose Series
Ongoing6 books (2015β2025)
Start with The Angel, the first of 6 books in the Isabella Rose series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Angel 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Asset 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Agent 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Assassin 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Avenger 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Pretty Face 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
John Milton Series
Ongoing29 books (2013β2026)
Start with Saint Death, the first of 29 books in the John Milton series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Death 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Cleaner 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | 1,000 Yards 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Ghosts 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Salvation Row 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Tarantula 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Driver 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Sword of God 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Headhunters 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Jungle 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Ninth Step 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Blackout 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Alamo 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Redeemer 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Sleepers 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Twelve Days 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Bright Lights 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Killa City 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Ronin 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | The Man Who Never Was 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Bulletproof 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Never Let Me Down Again 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | The Sandman 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Uppercut 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | Bloodlands 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | Clearwater 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | The Hanging Tree / The Butcher 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Vultures 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | Dope 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Soho Noir Series
Complete3 books (2012β2014)
Start with The Black Mile and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Mile 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Imposter 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Gaslight 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2001β2001)
Start with Subpoena Colada and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Subpoena Colada 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Art of Falling Apart 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
The Casebook of Atticus Priest Series
Ongoing3 books (2024β2025)
Start with The Case of the Bolted Door and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Case of the Bolted Door 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mystery of the Missing Pages 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Haunting of Hallows House 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mark Dawson written?
- Mark Dawson has written 80 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Mark Dawson series?
- Here are the first books in Mark Dawson's series: After School Detective Club: The Case of the Smuggler's Curse; Atticus Priest: The House in the Woods; Beatrix Rose: Blood Moon Rising; Charlie Cooper Thrillers: Sandstorm; Group Fifteen Files: Scorpion(With: Steve Cavanagh).
- What order should I read Mark Dawson's books?
- We recommend reading Mark Dawson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Mark Dawson still writing new books?
- Yes, Mark Dawson has 5 ongoing series: Atticus Priest, Charlie Cooper Thrillers, Isabella Rose, John Milton, The Casebook of Atticus Priest.

