Mark Edwards Reading Order
6 series Β· 31 books
Mark Edwards is a British crime novelist whose thrillers have earned international recognition across multiple award categories. His prolific output includes the DI Patrick Lennon and Kate Maddox series alongside standalone novels and novellas, totaling over twenty-eight books since 2011. Edwards combines his background in law with a sharp eye for procedural detail, crafting mysteries and psychological thrillers that have been translated into languages from Japanese to German.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2018β2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Night of the Flood |
DI Patrick Lennon Series
Complete3 books (2014β2016)
Mark Edwards's DI Patrick Lennon series comprises three mystery thrillers published between 2014 and 2016. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with From the Cradle, followed by The Blissfully Dead, and concluding with One Shot.
Start with From the Cradle and read in order.
Start this series with From the Cradle
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | From the Cradle |
| 2 | The Blissfully Dead |
| 3 | One Shot |
Kate Maddox Series
Complete2 books (2011β2012)
Mark Edwards' Kate Maddox series consists of two completed mystery thrillers published between 2011 and 2012. The two books, Catch Your Death and All Fall Down, should be read in publication order to fully experience the story. This short series offers a complete narrative arc for readers seeking a focused thriller experience.
Start with Catch Your Death and read in order.
Start this series with Catch Your Death
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Catch Your Death |
| 2 | All Fall Down |
Magpies Series
Complete4 books (2013β2025)
Mark Edwards' Magpies series consists of three complete novels published between 2013 and 2019, with an additional Christmas-themed entry. This mystery thriller series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Magpies and continuing through A Murder of Magpies and Last of the Magpies, followed by The Christmas Magpie for completeness.
Start with The Magpies and read in order.
Start this series with The Magpies
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Magpies |
| 2 | A Murder of Magpies |
| 3 | Last of the Magpies |
| 4 | The Christmas Magpie |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012β2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kissing Games |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing20 books (2012β2026)
Mark Edwards has published nineteen standalone mystery and thriller novels from 2012 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Killing Cupid, co-written with Louise Voss. The series includes titles such as Forward Slash, Because She Loves Me, What You Wish For, Follow You Home, The Devil's Work, The Lucky Ones, In Her Shadow, The Retreat, Here to Stay, The House Guest, The Hollows, No Place To Run, Keep Her Secret, and The Darkest Water, among others.
Start with Killing Cupid(With: Louise Voss), the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Killing Cupid(With: Louise Voss)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Killing Cupid(With: Louise Voss) |
| 2 | Forward Slash(With: Louise Voss) |
| 3 | Because She Loves Me |
| 4 | What You Wish For |
| 5 | Follow You Home |
| 6 | The Devil's Work |
| 7 | The Lucky Ones |
| 8 | In Her Shadow |
| 9 | The Retreat |
| 10 | Here to Stay |
| 11 | The House Guest |
| 12 | The Hollows |
| 13 | No Place To Run |
| 14 | Keep Her Secret |
| 15 | The Darkest Water |
| 16 | The Psychopath Next Door |
| 17 | The Wasp Trap |
| 18 | One of the Family |
| 19 | One of the Family / The Viper's Nest |
| 20 | The Viper's Nest |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mark Edwards written?
- Mark Edwards has written 31 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Mark Edwards series?
- Here are the first books in Mark Edwards's series: DI Patrick Lennon: From the Cradle; Kate Maddox: Catch Your Death; Magpies: The Magpies.
- What order should I read Mark Edwards's books?
- We recommend reading Mark Edwards's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Mark Edwards still writing new books?
- Yes, Mark Edwards has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

