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Michael Wood Reading Order

5 series · 29 books

Mystery & Thriller

Michael Wood is a British mystery and thriller author who has built an impressive catalog of over two dozen novels since the early 1980s. His work spans multiple series including the DCI Matilda Darke investigations and the Dr. Olivia Winter cases, alongside standalone thrillers and anthology collections. Wood's prolific output and varied character-driven narratives have established him as a significant voice in contemporary British crime fiction.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (1981–2025)

Start with Great Railway Journeys of the World and read in order.

Start this series with Great Railway Journeys of the World

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Great Railway Journeys of the World
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Daedalus: On the Novel: 150:1, Winter 2021
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Criminal Pursuits: This Is Me
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Weird: A Companion
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DCI Matilda Darke Series

Ongoing

16 books (2015–2025)

Start with For Reasons Unknown, the first of 16 books in the DCI Matilda Darke series.

Start this series with For Reasons Unknown

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For Reasons Unknown
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Outside Looking In
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
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A Room Full of Killers
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Hangman’s Hold
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Victim of Innocence
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Stolen Children
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Murder House
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Survivor’s Guilt
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Time Is Running Out
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Silent Victim
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Lost Children
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Below Ground
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Making of a Murderer
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Last One Left Alive
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Worse Than Murder
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dr. Olivia Winter Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2026)

Start with The Mind of a Murderer and read in order.

Start this series with The Mind of a Murderer

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The Mind of a Murderer
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Devil's Code
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Evil in the Family
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with Waiting and read in order.

Start this series with Waiting

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Let the Dead Sleep
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2025)

Start with Vengeance Is Mine, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Vengeance Is Mine

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Vengeance Is Mine
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Seventh Victim
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Maybe Tomorrow
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Wood written?
Michael Wood has written 29 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Michael Wood series?
Here are the first books in Michael Wood's series: Anthologies: Great Railway Journeys of the World; DCI Matilda Darke: For Reasons Unknown; Dr. Olivia Winter: The Mind of a Murderer; Short Stories/Novellas: Waiting.
What order should I read Michael Wood's books?
We recommend reading Michael Wood's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Michael Wood still writing new books?
Yes, Michael Wood has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, DCI Matilda Darke, Dr. Olivia Winter, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

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