Minette Walters Reading Order
4 series ยท 23 books ยท Born 1949
Minette Walters is an acclaimed English author known for her gripping contributions to the mystery and thriller genres. With a writing career spanning from 1992 to 2024, she has published 23 books, including her notable work, "The Scoldโs Bridle." Her impressive bibliography encompasses four series alongside standalone novels, short stories, and anthologies, reflecting her versatile storytelling prowess.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2002โ2010)
Start with The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Imagined Lives 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Writing on the Edge 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Black Death Series
Complete2 books (2017โ2018)
Start with The Last Hours and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Last Hours 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Turn of Midnight 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (1999โ2013)
Start with The Tinder Box and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Tinder Box 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Chickenfeed 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | A Dreadful Murder 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing15 books (1992โ2024)
Start with The Ice House, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Ice House 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Sculptress 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Scold's Bridle 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Dark Room 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Echo 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Breaker 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Shape of Snakes 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Acid Row 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Fox Evil 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Disordered Minds 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | The Devil's Feather 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | The Chameleon's Shadow 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | The Cellar 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | The Swift and the Harrier 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | The Players 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Minette Walters written?
- Minette Walters has written 23 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Minette Walters series?
- Here are the first books in Minette Walters's series: Anthologies: The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction; Black Death: The Last Hours; Short Stories/Novellas: The Tinder Box.
- What order should I read Minette Walters's books?
- We recommend reading Minette Walters's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Minette Walters still writing new books?
- Yes, Minette Walters has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

