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Nicholas Rhea Reading Order

8 series Β· 71 books Β· Born 1936

Nicholas Rhea was a prolific English author who created multiple mystery series set in rural Yorkshire and small English villages, spanning from 1979 to 2020. His most famous creation, Constable Nick, introduced readers to a dedicated village policeman navigating everyday crimes and community life in picturesque countryside settings. With over 70 books across eight distinct series, Rhea crafted engaging mysteries that blended procedural crime fiction with the charm and quirks of English village life.

Assured Series

Complete

4 books (2004–2007)

Start with Some Assured, the first of 4 books in the Assured series.

Constable Nick Mystery Series

Complete

38 books (1979–2016)

Start with Constable on the Hill, the first of 38 books in the Constable Nick Mystery series.

Start this series with Constable on the Hill

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Cover of Constable on the Hill
Constable on the Hill
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Cover of Constable On The Prowl
Constable On The Prowl
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Cover of Constable Around the Village
Constable Around the Village
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Cover of Constable Across the Moors
Constable Across the Moors
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Constable in the Dale
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Cover of Constable by the Sea
Constable by the Sea
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Constable Along the Lane
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Constable Through the Meadow
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Cover of Constable at the Double
Constable at the Double
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Constable in Disguise
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Cover of Constable Among the Heather
Constable Among the Heather
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Cover of Constable by the Stream
Constable by the Stream
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Cover of Constable Around the Green
Constable Around the Green
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Cover of Heartbeat Constable on Call
Heartbeat Constable on Call
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Cover of Constable Beneath the Trees
Constable Beneath the Trees
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Cover of Constable Versus Greengrass
Constable Versus Greengrass
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Cover of Constable in Control
Constable in Control
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Cover of Constable in the Shrubbery
Constable in the Shrubbery
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Cover of Constable about the Parish
Constable about the Parish
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Cover of Constable at the Gate
Constable at the Gate
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Cover of Heartbeat Constable at the Dam
Heartbeat Constable at the Dam
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Cover of Constable Over the Stile
Constable Over the Stile
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Cover of Constable at the Dam
Constable at the Dam
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Cover of Constable Under the Gooseberry Bush
Constable Under the Gooseberry Bush
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Cover of Constable in the Farmyard
Constable in the Farmyard
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Constable Along The Highway
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Cover of Constable Over The Bridge
Constable Over The Bridge
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Cover of Constable Along The River Bank
Constable Along The River Bank
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Cover of Constable Goes to Market
Constable Goes to Market
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Cover of Constable Around The Park
Constable Around The Park
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Cover of Constable in the Wilderness
Constable in the Wilderness
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Cover of Constable Along the Trail
Constable Along the Trail
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Cover of Constable in the Country
Constable in the Country
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Cover of Constable on the Coast
Constable on the Coast
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Cover of Constable Beats the Bounds
Constable Beats the Bounds
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Cover of Constable at the Fair
Constable at the Fair
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Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton Series

Complete

9 books (1991–2008)

Start with False Alibi, the first of 9 books in the Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series.

Maddleskirk Abbey Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2015)

Start with Murder at Maddleskirk Abbey and read in order.

Start this series with Murder at Maddleskirk Abbey

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Murder at Maddleskirk Abbey
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Cover of Confession at Maddleskirk Abbey
Confession at Maddleskirk Abbey

Montague Pluke Series

Complete

7 books (1996–2014)

Start with Omens of Death, the first of 7 books in the Montague Pluke series.

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A Well-Pressed Shroud
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Cover of Garland for a Dead Maiden
Garland for a Dead Maiden
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Cover of The Curse of the Golden Trough
The Curse of the Golden Trough
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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1985–2020)

Start with Portrait Of The North York Moors, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Portrait Of The North York Moors

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Portrait Of The North York Moors
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Cover of Heartbeat of Yorkshire
Heartbeat of Yorkshire
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Blessed Nicholas Postgate: Martyr of the Moors
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Cover of Heartbeat: The Story Behind the Series
Heartbeat: The Story Behind the Series

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (1997–2005)

Start with Target Criminal, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Cover of Murder After the Holiday
Murder After the Holiday
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Cover of Sergeant Simpson's Sacrifice
Sergeant Simpson's Sacrifice

The Constable Files Series

Complete

1 book (2000–2000)

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Constable Around the Houses

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.

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