How many books has Nathan Dylan Goodwin written?

Nathan Dylan Goodwin has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Nathan Dylan Goodwin series?

Here are the first books in Nathan Dylan Goodwin's series: Non-Fiction: Hastings at War: 1939-1945; The Forensic Genealogist: Hiding the Past; Venator Cold Case: The Chester Creek Murders.

What order should I read Nathan Dylan Goodwin's books?

We recommend reading Nathan Dylan Goodwin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Nathan Dylan Goodwin still writing new books?

Yes, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has 2 ongoing series: The Forensic Genealogist, Venator Cold Case.

Nathan Dylan Goodwin Reading Order

4 series · 21 books

Mystery & Thriller Non-Fiction

Nathan Dylan Goodwin is a British author, genealogist, and educator from Hastings, East Sussex, with a Master of Arts in Creative Writing. He has written 21 books across 4 series including the acclaimed Forensic Genealogist series starring Morton Farrier, blending genealogical research with crime mystery.

Mrs. McDougall Investigates Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#	Title
1	Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star 2018Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (2005–2012)

Start with Hastings at War: 1939-1945, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	Hastings at War: 1939-1945 2005Buy 🇺🇸
2	Hastings & St Leonards Through Time 2010Buy 🇺🇸
3	Hastings: Wartime Memories and Photographs 2011Buy 🇺🇸
4	Around Battle Through Time 2012Buy 🇺🇸

The Forensic Genealogist Series

Ongoing

13 books (2013–2025)

Start with Hiding the Past, the first of 13 books in the The Forensic Genealogist series.

#	Title
1	Hiding the Past 2013Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Lost Ancestor 2014Buy 🇺🇸
3	The Orange Lilies 2014Buy 🇺🇸
4	The America Ground 2015Buy 🇺🇸
5	The Spyglass File 2016Buy 🇺🇸
6	The Missing Man 2017Buy 🇺🇸
7	The Suffragette's Secret 2017Buy 🇺🇸
8	The Asylum 2018Buy 🇺🇸
9	The Wicked Trade 2018Buy 🇺🇸
10	The Sterling Affair 2020Buy 🇺🇸
11	The Foundlings 2021Buy 🇺🇸
12	The Deserter's Tale 2023Buy 🇺🇸
13	The Hop-Picker Murders 2025Buy 🇺🇸

Venator Cold Case Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2024)

Start with The Chester Creek Murders and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Chester Creek Murders 2021Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Sawtooth Slayer 2022Buy 🇺🇸
3	The Hollywood Strangler 2024Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nathan Dylan Goodwin written?: Nathan Dylan Goodwin has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Nathan Dylan Goodwin series?: Here are the first books in Nathan Dylan Goodwin's series: Non-Fiction: Hastings at War: 1939-1945; The Forensic Genealogist: Hiding the Past; Venator Cold Case: The Chester Creek Murders.
What order should I read Nathan Dylan Goodwin's books?: We recommend reading Nathan Dylan Goodwin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Nathan Dylan Goodwin still writing new books?: Yes, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has 2 ongoing series: The Forensic Genealogist, Venator Cold Case.