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Priscilla Masters Reading Order

6 series · 43 books

Mystery & Thriller

Priscilla Masters is an English crime novelist who has spent over three decades crafting intricate mystery and thriller narratives across multiple interconnected series. Drawing on her background as a respiratory nurse at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, she brings authentic medical and procedural details to her plots, which typically feature compelling female protagonists investigating complex cases. Her prolific output includes the long-running Joanna Piercy series alongside the Martha Gunn mysteries and several other character-driven investigations, establishing her as a consistent voice in British crime fiction.

Claire Roget Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2016–2023)

Start with Dangerous Minds, the first of 4 books in the Claire Roget series.

Start this series with Dangerous Minds

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Dangerous Minds
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Deceiver
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Game of Minds
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
An Imperfect Truth
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DI Joanna Piercy Series

Ongoing

16 books (1995–2025)

Start with Winding Up the Serpent / Killer on the Moors, the first of 16 books in the DI Joanna Piercy series.

Start this series with Winding Up the Serpent / Killer on the Moors

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Winding Up the Serpent / Killer on the Moors
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Catch the Fallen Sparrow / Burnt on the Moors
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
A Wreath For My Sister / Frozen on the Moors
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
And None Shall Sleep / Kidnap on the Moors
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Scaring Crows / Missing on the Moors
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Embroidering Shrouds / Murder on the Moors
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Endangering Innocents / Hidden on the Moors
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Wings Over the Watcher / Stalker on the Moors
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Grave Stones / Revenge on the Moors
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
A Velvet Scream / Alone on the Moors
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Final Curtain / Fear on the Moors
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Guilty Waters / Guilt on the Moors
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Crooked Street / Crooked Lane / Trapped on the Moors
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Taken on the Moors / Blood on the Rocks
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Almost a Whisper / Blood on the Moors
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16

Florence Shaw Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

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Undue Influence
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Martha Gunn Series

Complete

11 books (2004–2026)

Start with River Deep / The River Severn Murders, the first of 7 books in the Martha Gunn series.

Start this series with River Deep / The River Severn Murders

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River Deep / The River Severn Murders
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Slipknot / The Stoke Heath Murders
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Frozen Charlotte / The Shrewsbury Murders
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Smoke Alarm / The Melverley Grange Murders
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Devil's Chair
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Devil's Chair / The Burway Killings
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Recalled to Death
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Recalled to Death / The Shropshire Castle Murders
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Bridge of Sighs
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Bridge of Sighs / The Church Stretton Murders
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Cliff's Edge Murders
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

Start with Coming Home and read in order.

Start this series with Coming Home

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2
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The Certificate
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

9 books (1988–2021)

Start with Mr. Bateman's Garden, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Mr. Bateman's Garden

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Mr. Bateman's Garden
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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3
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4
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Disturbing Ground
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Plea of Insanity
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Buried in Clay
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Watchful Eye
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Dying For Perfection
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Subsequent Wife
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Priscilla Masters written?
Priscilla Masters has written 43 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Priscilla Masters series?
Here are the first books in Priscilla Masters's series: Claire Roget: Dangerous Minds; DI Joanna Piercy: Winding Up the Serpent / Killer on the Moors; Martha Gunn: River Deep / The River Severn Murders; Short Stories/Novellas: Coming Home.
What order should I read Priscilla Masters's books?
We recommend reading Priscilla Masters's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Priscilla Masters still writing new books?
Yes, Priscilla Masters has 1 ongoing series: DI Joanna Piercy.

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