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Nathan Dylan Goodwin Reading Order

4 series · 21 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Nathan Dylan Goodwin is a British mystery writer and genealogist from East Sussex who combines his expertise in family history research with crime fiction storytelling. His Forensic Genealogist series features protagonist Morton Farrier solving mysteries through genealogical investigation, creating a unique blend of procedural detective work and ancestry research. Across 21 books spanning multiple series including Mrs. McDougall Investigates and the Venator Cold Case collection, Goodwin has established himself as a distinctive voice in mystery fiction since 2005.

Mrs. McDougall Investigates Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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1
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Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

Start this series with Hastings at War: 1939-1945

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

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.

Start this series with Hiding the Past

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

Venator Cold Case Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2024)

Start with The Chester Creek Murders and read in order.

Start this series with The Chester Creek Murders

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

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.

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