Nicholas Rhea Reading Order
8 series Β· 71 books Β· Born 1936
Nicholas Rhea was a prolific English author celebrated for his contributions to the mystery genre, particularly through his beloved Constable Nick Mystery series. Over his four-decade career, which spanned from 1979 to 2020, he authored 71 books across eight series, including notable titles like Constable on the Hill and Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton. Rheaβs engaging storytelling and richly drawn characters have made a lasting impact on readers and fans of the genre.
Assured Series
Complete4 books (2004β2007)
Start with Some Assured, the first of 4 books in the Assured series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Some Assured 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Rest Assured 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Self-Assured 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Life Assured 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Constable Nick Mystery Series
Complete38 books (1979β2016)
Start with Constable on the Hill, the first of 38 books in the Constable Nick Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Constable on the Hill 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Constable On The Prowl 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Constable Around the Village 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Constable Across the Moors 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Constable in the Dale 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Constable by the Sea 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Constable Along the Lane 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Constable Through the Meadow 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Constable at the Double 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Constable in Disguise 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Constable Among the Heather 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Constable by the Stream 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Constable Around the Green 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Heartbeat Constable on Call 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Constable Beneath the Trees 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Constable Versus Greengrass 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Constable in Control 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Constable in the Shrubbery 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Constable about the Parish 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Constable at the Gate 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Heartbeat Constable at the Dam 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Constable Over the Stile 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Constable at the Dam 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Constable Under the Gooseberry Bush 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | Constable in the Farmyard 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | Constable Along The Highway 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | Constable Over The Bridge 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Constable Along The River Bank 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | Constable Goes to Market 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 30 | Constable Around The Park 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 31 | Constable in the Wilderness 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 32 | Constable Along the Trail 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 33 | Constable in the Country 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 34 | Constable on the Coast 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 35 | Constable on View 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 36 | Constable Beats the Bounds 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 37 | Constable at the Fair 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 38 | Constable on Trial 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton Series
Complete9 books (1991β2008)
Start with False Alibi, the first of 9 books in the Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | False Alibi 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Grave Secrets 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Family Ties 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Suspect 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Confession 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Death of a Princess 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Sniper 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Dead Ends 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Murder Under the Midnight Sun 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Maddleskirk Abbey Series
Complete2 books (2013β2015)
Start with Murder at Maddleskirk Abbey and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murder at Maddleskirk Abbey 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Confession at Maddleskirk Abbey 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Montague Pluke Series
Complete7 books (1996β2014)
Start with Omens of Death, the first of 7 books in the Montague Pluke series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Omens of Death 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Superstitious Death 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Well-Pressed Shroud 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Garland for a Dead Maiden 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Curse of the Golden Trough 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Prize Murder 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | A Full Churchyard 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1985β2020)
Start with Portrait Of The North York Moors, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait Of The North York Moors 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Heartbeat of Yorkshire 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Blessed Nicholas Postgate: Martyr of the Moors 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Heartbeat: The Story Behind the Series 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1997β2005)
Start with Target Criminal, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Target Criminal 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Major Incident 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Murder After the Holiday 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Dovingsby Death 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Macintyre Plot 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Sergeant Simpson's Sacrifice 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
The Constable Files Series
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Constable Around the Houses 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Nicholas Rhea written?
- Nicholas Rhea has written 71 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Nicholas Rhea series?
- Here are the first books in Nicholas Rhea's series: Assured: Some Assured; Constable Nick Mystery: Constable on the Hill; Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton: False Alibi; Maddleskirk Abbey: Murder at Maddleskirk Abbey; Montague Pluke: Omens of Death.
- What order should I read Nicholas Rhea's books?
- We recommend reading Nicholas Rhea's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Nicholas Rhea's series complete?
- Nicholas Rhea has 8 completed series.

