Nicola Upson Reading Order
2 series · 13 books
Nicola Upson is a British author celebrated for blending crime fiction with literary sophistication, most notably through her Josephine Tey series which reimagines the celebrated mystery writer as an amateur detective solving complex cases. Working across mystery, thriller, and literary fiction genres, Upson creates intricate plots that explore themes of identity, art, and human psychology. Her distinctive approach to the detective novel—grounded in historical detail and character-driven narratives—has established her as a significant voice in contemporary British crime fiction.
Josephine Tey Series
Likely Complete11 books (2008–2023)
Start with An Expert in Murder, the first of 11 books in the Josephine Tey series.
Start this series with An Expert in Murder
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | An Expert in Murder |
| 2 |  Angel with Two Faces |
| 3 |  Two for Sorrow |
| 4 |  Fear in the Sunlight |
| 5 | The Death of Lucy Kyte |
| 6 |  London Rain |
| 7 |  Nine Lessons |
| 8 |  Sorry for the Dead |
| 9 | The Secrets of Winter / Dead of Winter |
| 10 | Dear Little Corpses |
| 11 | Shot With Crimson |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2019–2025)
Start with Stanley and Elsie and read in order.
Start this series with Stanley and Elsie
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Stanley and Elsie |
| 2 |  The Christmas Clue |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Nicola Upson written?
- Nicola Upson has written 13 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Nicola Upson series?
- Here are the first books in Nicola Upson's series: Josephine Tey: An Expert in Murder.
- What order should I read Nicola Upson's books?
- We recommend reading Nicola Upson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Nicola Upson still writing new books?
- Yes, Nicola Upson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.