Philip R. Craig Reading Order
5 series Β· 25 books Β· Born 1933
Philip R. Craig was an American author whose crime fiction centered on Martha's Vineyard, creating memorable detectives including private investigator Brady Coyne and the resourceful J.W. Jackson. Working across mystery, thriller, and non-fiction from 1969 to 2008, Craig produced over twenty-five books that captured the atmosphere and intrigue of his beloved island setting. His prolific output spanned multiple series and standalone works, establishing him as a distinctive voice in regional mystery fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1997β1997)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Murder Goes... Artful |
Brady Coyne/J.W. Jackson Series
Complete3 books (2001β2007)
Start with First Light and read in order.
Start this series with First Light
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | First Light |
| 2 | Second Sight |
| 3 | Third Strike |
Martha's Vineyard Mysteries Series
Complete19 books (1989β2008)
Start with A Beautiful Place to Die, the first of 19 books in the Martha's Vineyard Mysteries series.
Start this series with A Beautiful Place to Die
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Beautiful Place to Die |
| 2 | The Woman Who Walked Into the Sea / Death in Vineyard Waters |
| 3 | The Double Minded Men / Vineyard Deceit |
| 4 | Cliff Hanger / Vineyard Fear |
| 5 | Off Season |
| 6 | A Case of Vineyard Poison |
| 7 | Death on a Vineyard Beach |
| 8 | A Deadly Vineyard Holiday |
| 9 | A Shoot on Martha's Vineyard |
| 10 | A Fatal Vineyard Season |
| 11 | Vineyard Blues |
| 12 | Vineyard Shadows |
| 13 | Vineyard Enigma |
| 14 | A Vineyard Killing |
| 15 | Murder at a Vineyard Mansion |
| 16 | Vineyard Prey |
| 17 | Dead in Vineyard Sand |
| 18 | Vineyard Stalker |
| 19 | Vineyard Chill |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2006β2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Delish! |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1969β1969)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gate of Ivory, Gate of Horn |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Philip R. Craig written?
- Philip R. Craig has written 25 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1969 to 2008.
- What is the first book in each Philip R. Craig series?
- Here are the first books in Philip R. Craig's series: Brady Coyne/J.W. Jackson: First Light; Martha's Vineyard Mysteries: A Beautiful Place to Die.
- What order should I read Philip R. Craig's books?
- We recommend reading Philip R. Craig's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Philip R. Craig's series complete?
- Philip R. Craig has 5 completed series.

