Mat Coward Reading Order
8 series · 91 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.
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1998–2015)
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
Likely Complete67 books (2005–2022)
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 The Emperor of Eternity(By: Nigel Robinson)
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Fortean Times Series
Complete2 books (2009–2013)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 91 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: The Emperor of Eternity(By: Nigel Robinson); 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.