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Mark Edwards Reading Order

6 series · 31 books

Mystery & Thriller

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.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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1
The Night of the Flood
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DI Patrick Lennon Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with From the Cradle and read in order.

Start this series with From the Cradle

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1
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From the Cradle
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Blissfully Dead
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Kate Maddox Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with Catch Your Death and read in order.

Start this series with Catch Your Death

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1
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Catch Your Death
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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All Fall Down
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Magpies Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2025)

Start with The Magpies and read in order.

Start this series with The Magpies

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1
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2
A Murder of Magpies
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Last of the Magpies
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Christmas Magpie
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Kissing Games
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

20 books (2012–2026)

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)

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#Title
1
Killing Cupid(With: Louise Voss)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Forward Slash(With: Louise Voss)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Because She Loves Me
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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What You Wish For
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Follow You Home
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Devil's Work
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Lucky Ones
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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In Her Shadow
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10
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Here to Stay
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The House Guest
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
13
No Place To Run
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Keep Her Secret
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Darkest Water
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
The Psychopath Next Door
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17
The Wasp Trap
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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One of the Family
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
One of the Family / The Viper's Nest
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
The Viper's Nest
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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.

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