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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 Complete

4 books (2022–2023)

Start with The Case of the Smuggler's Curse, the first of 4 books in the After School Detective Club series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Case of the Smuggler's Curse
The Case of the Smuggler's Curse
2
Cover of The Secret of Ragnar's Gold
The Secret of Ragnar's Gold
3
Cover of Case of the Dastardly Dognappers
Case of the Dastardly Dognappers
4
Cover of The Mystery in the Marshes
The Mystery in the Marshes

Atticus Priest Series

Ongoing

6 books (2020–2026)

Start with The House in the Woods, the first of 6 books in the Atticus Priest series.

#Title
1
Cover of The House in the Woods
The House in the Woods
2
A Place To Bury Strangers
3
The Red Room
4
All the Devils Are Here
5
The Inheritance
6
The Horned Man

Beatrix Rose Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2014–2023)

Start with Blood Moon Rising, the first of 10 books in the Beatrix Rose series.

#Title
1
Cover of Blood Moon Rising
Blood Moon Rising
2
Cover of Blood and Roses
Blood and Roses
3
Cover of In Cold Blood
In Cold Blood
4
Dragon Head (Hong Kong Stories)
5
Nine Dragons (Hong Kong Stories)
6
The Dragon and the Ghost
7
White Devil (Hong Kong Stories)
8
9
10

Charlie Cooper Thrillers Series

Ongoing

12 books (2022–2026)

Start with Sandstorm, the first of 12 books in the Charlie Cooper Thrillers series.

#Title
1
2
The Chameleon
3
Blood Brothers
4
5
Dead of Winter
6
North Star
7
8
Collateral
9
10
11
12

Group Fifteen Files Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2017–2022)

Start with Scorpion(With: Steve Cavanagh), the first of 5 books in the Group Fifteen Files series.

#Title
1
Scorpion(With: Steve Cavanagh)
2
Witness X(With: Scott Mariani)
3
Little Sister(With: Michael Ridpath)
4
5

Isabella Rose Series

Ongoing

6 books (2015–2025)

Start with The Angel, the first of 6 books in the Isabella Rose series.

#Title
1
2
3
4
Cover of The Assassin
The Assassin
5
The Avenger
6
Pretty Face

John Milton Series

Ongoing

29 books (2013–2026)

Start with Saint Death, the first of 29 books in the John Milton series.

#Title
1
Cover of Saint Death
Saint Death
2
Cover of The Cleaner
The Cleaner
3
Cover of 1,000 Yards
1,000 Yards
4
5
Cover of Salvation Row
Salvation Row
6
7
Cover of The Driver
The Driver
8
Cover of The Sword of God
The Sword of God
9
Cover of Headhunters
Headhunters
10
Cover of The Jungle
The Jungle
11
Cover of The Ninth Step
The Ninth Step
12
13
14
15
16
Twelve Days
17
Cover of Bright Lights
Bright Lights
18
Killa City
19
20
The Man Who Never Was
21
Bulletproof
22
Never Let Me Down Again
23
The Sandman
24
25
Bloodlands
26
Clearwater
27
The Hanging Tree / The Butcher
28
29

Soho Noir Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Start with The Black Mile and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Black Mile
The Black Mile
2
The Imposter
3

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2001)

Start with Subpoena Colada and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Subpoena Colada
Subpoena Colada
2
Cover of The Art of Falling Apart
The Art of Falling Apart

The Casebook of Atticus Priest Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2025)

Start with The Case of the Bolted Door and read in order.

#Title
1
The Case of the Bolted Door
2
The Mystery of the Missing Pages
3
The Haunting of Hallows House

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.

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