Phil Rickman Reading Order
7 series · 31 books
Phil Rickman is a British writer known for his captivating supernatural and mystery novels. With a prolific career spanning from 1991 to 2026, he has published 31 books across seven series, notably including the Grayle Underhill, Bobby Maiden, and Merrily Watkins series. His compelling storytelling and rich characters have made him a respected name in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2008–2008)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Best of Cemetery Dance II 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
Grayle Underhill & Bobby Maiden Series
Complete2 books (1996–2001)
Start with The Cold Calling and read in order.
John Dee Papers Series
Complete2 books (2010–2012)
Start with The Bones of Avalon and read in order.
Marco Series
Complete2 books (2006–2007)
Start with Marco's Pendulum and read in order.
Merrily Watkins Series
Ongoing17 books (1998–2026)
Start with The Wine of Angels, the first of 17 books in the Merrily Watkins series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Wine of Angels 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Midwinter of the Spirit 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Crown of Lights 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Cure of Souls 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Lamp of the Wicked 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Prayer of the Night Shepherd 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Smile of a Ghost 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Remains of an Altar 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Fabric of Sin 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | To Dream of the Dead 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Secrets of Pain 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Magus of Hay 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The House of Susan Lulham 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Friends of the Dusk 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  All of a Winter's Night 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Fever of the World 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Echo of Crows 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Merrily Watkins Companion Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Merrily's Border 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1991–2014)
Start with Candlenight, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Phil Rickman written?
- Phil Rickman has written 31 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Phil Rickman series?
- Here are the first books in Phil Rickman's series: Grayle Underhill & Bobby Maiden: The Cold Calling; John Dee Papers: The Bones of Avalon; Marco: Marco's Pendulum; Merrily Watkins: The Wine of Angels.
- What order should I read Phil Rickman's books?
- We recommend reading Phil Rickman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Phil Rickman still writing new books?
- Yes, Phil Rickman has 1 ongoing series: Merrily Watkins.