Mat Coward Reading Order
8 series · 92 books
Mat Coward is a prolific British author whose work spans crime mysteries, science fiction, and children's literature, earning recognition for his distinctive comedic approach to the thriller genre. With nearly a century of published work since the mid-1990s, he has contributed to audio dramas including Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles and written extensively across multiple series, anthologies, and non-fiction projects. Based in Somerset, Coward brings humor and literary sophistication to genre fiction while maintaining an active presence as a columnist and cultural commentator.
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Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1998–2015)
Mat Coward edited eight anthology collections between 1998 and 2015, spanning mystery, crime, science fiction, and literary fiction. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Once Upon a Crime. The collections feature work from various contributors across genres including young adult and speculative fiction. These anthologies showcase diverse short stories and crime tales curated across the fifteen-year publication span.
Start with Once Upon a Crime, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Once Upon a Crime
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Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles Audio Series
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The Companion Chronicles Audio is a science fiction audio drama series spanning 67 installments published between 2005 and 2022, featuring various writers including Mat Coward, Nigel Robinson, Marc Platt, and others. The series is likely complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Emperor of Eternity. These audio stories explore Doctor Who's universe through the perspectives of the Doctor's companions across different time periods and adventures.
Start with The Emperor of Eternity(By: Nigel Robinson), the first of 67 books in the Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles Audio series.
Start this series with Doctor Who: The Wanderer(By: Richard Dinnick,William Russell)
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Fortean Times Series
Complete2 books (2009–2013)
This two-book science fiction and mystery series by Mat Coward was published between 2009 and 2013 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Fortean Times Paranormal Handbook by David Sutton, followed by Mythconceptions.
Start with The Fortean Times Paranormal Handbook(By: David Sutton) and read in order.
Start this series with The Fortean Times Paranormal Handbook(By: David Sutton)
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Frank Mitchell and Don Packham Series
Complete4 books (2000–2005)
Mat Coward's Frank Mitchell and Don Packham series consists of four complete novels published between 2000 and 2005. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Up and Down and continuing through In and Out, Over and Under, and concluding with Open and Closed. This series blends science fiction and mystery elements across its four-book arc.
Start with Up and Down, the first of 4 books in the Frank Mitchell and Don Packham series.
Start this series with Up and Down
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1995–2004)
Mat Coward's non-fiction series consists of three complete books published between 1995 and 2004, each offering offbeat explorations of cultural oddities and media phenomena. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cannibal Victims Speak Out! And Other Astonishing Press Cuttings, followed by Classic Radio Comedy and concluding with Success... and How to Avoid It. These standalone yet thematically connected works showcase Coward's distinctive voice across humorous and satirical non-fiction writing.
Start with Cannibal Victims Speak Out! And Other Astonishing Press Cuttings and read in order.
Start this series with Cannibal Victims Speak Out! And Other Astonishing Press Cuttings
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2003–2012)
Mat Coward's short story collection series spans three volumes published between 2003 and 2012, offering stories across science fiction, mystery, thriller, literary fiction, and young adult genres. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Do the World a Favour and Other Stories, followed by So Far, So Near, and concluding with You Can Jump and Other Stories. Each collection stands alone while contributing to the author's broader exploration of diverse narrative styles and themes.
Start with Do the World a Favour and Other Stories and read in order.
Start this series with Do the World a Favour and Other Stories
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2008–2012)
Mat Coward's two standalone novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Soother's Boy from 2008 and continuing to Acts of Destruction in 2012. Though each book stands alone, reading them in sequence offers the most rewarding experience. This complete series blends science fiction, mystery, and literary elements across its two entries.
Start with The Soother's Boy and read in order.
Start this series with The Soother's Boy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mat Coward written?
- Mat Coward has written 92 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Mat Coward series?
- Here are the first books in Mat Coward's series: Anthologies: Once Upon a Crime; Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles Audio: Doctor Who: The Wanderer(By: Richard Dinnick,William Russell); Fortean Times: The Fortean Times Paranormal Handbook(By: David Sutton); Frank Mitchell and Don Packham: Up and Down; Non-Fiction: Cannibal Victims Speak Out! And Other Astonishing Press Cuttings.
- What order should I read Mat Coward's books?
- We recommend reading Mat Coward's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Mat Coward's series complete?
- Mat Coward has 7 completed series.