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Rhys Dylan Reading Order

6 series Β· 41 books

Rhys Dylan is a Welsh mystery and thriller author with a prolific output spanning multiple interconnected series. His crime fiction features detectives including DCI Evan Warlow and Detective Anna Gwynne, alongside standalone novels and the lighter Merryweathers Mysteries series. Since 2011, Dylan has published nearly forty books that showcase his skill at crafting engaging detective narratives and suspenseful plots.

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Artefact Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2014)

The Artefact series is a complete mystery and thriller duology by Rhys Dylan, consisting of The Obsidian Pebble and The Beast of Seabourne, published between 2013 and 2014. Both books should be read in publication order to follow the narrative properly. This two-book series offers a self-contained story arc within the mystery and thriller genre.

Start with The Obsidian Pebble and read in order.

Start this series with The Obsidian Pebble

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The Beast of Seabourne

DCI Evan Warlow / Black Beacons Series

Ongoing

23 books (2021–2027)

The DCI Evan Warlow / Black Beacons series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection comprising 21 books published between 2021 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Engine House and continuing through subsequent titles. With new entries still being released, this series provides fans with an expanding catalog of detective fiction to explore chronologically.

Start with The Engine House, the first of 21 books in the DCI Evan Warlow / Black Beacons series.

Start this series with The Engine House

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Detective Anna Gwynne Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2018)

The Detective Anna Gwynne series is a three-book mystery thriller collection by Rhys Dylan, published in 2018 as a complete series. These standalone mysteries should be read in publication order, beginning with Before She Falls / The Severn Reckoning, followed by Blood Runs Cold / The Charterhouse Remains, and concluding with The Silent Girls / An Unpardonable Act.

Start with Before She Falls / The Severn Reckoning and read in order.

Start this series with Before She Falls / The Severn Reckoning

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Before She Falls / The Severn Reckoning
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Blood Runs Cold / The Charterhouse Remains
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The Silent Girls / An Unpardonable Act

Merryweathers Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2019)

The Merryweathers Mysteries series consists of three complete books by Rhys Dylan, published between 2011 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Curse of Wihtlea Barrows, followed by The Curse of Borage-Doone and The Curse of Ragman's Hollow. This mystery and thriller series delivers atmospheric tales across its three installments.

Start with The Curse of Wihtlea Barrows and read in order.

Start this series with The Curse of Wihtlea Barrows

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The Curse of Wihtlea Barrows
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The Curse of Borage-Doone
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The Curse of Ragman's Hollow

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2019–2020)

Rhys Dylan wrote three standalone mystery and thriller novels between 2019 and 2020, all published under the pen name Dylan Young. Though each book is independent, readers should follow publication order beginning with The Appointment, followed by The Operation and Trauma. This complete series offers three separate crime narratives with no continuing characters or plots.

Start with The Appointment(As: Dylan Young) and read in order.

Start this series with The Appointment(As: Dylan Young)

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The Appointment(As: Dylan Young)
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The Operation(As: Dylan Young)
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Trauma(As:Dylan Young)

The Hipposync Archives Series

Ongoing

7 books (2016–2025)

The Hipposync Archives is an ongoing mystery and thriller series by Rhys Dylan spanning seven books published between 2016 and 2025. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Every Little Evil and continuing through Frivolous Pursuits, The Ghoul on the Hill, Fiends In High Places, The Bewilderment, Blame It on the Bogey, Grume, Can't Buy Me Blood, Somewhere Ogre The Rainbow, and concluding with Troll Lotta Love. The series remains active with new installments being added to the collection.

Start with Every Little Evil, the first of 7 books in the The Hipposync Archives series.

Start this series with Every Little Evil

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Frivolous Pursuits / The Ghoul on the Hill
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The 400 lb Gorilla / Fiends In High Places
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The Bewilderment / Blame It on the Bogey
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Grume / Can't Buy Me Blood
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Somewhere Ogre The Rainbow
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rhys Dylan written?
Rhys Dylan has written 41 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Rhys Dylan series?
Here are the first books in Rhys Dylan's series: Artefact: The Obsidian Pebble; DCI Evan Warlow / Black Beacons: The Engine House; Detective Anna Gwynne: Before She Falls / The Severn Reckoning; Merryweathers Mysteries: The Curse of Wihtlea Barrows; The Hipposync Archives: Every Little Evil.
What order should I read Rhys Dylan's books?
We recommend reading Rhys Dylan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rhys Dylan still writing new books?
Yes, Rhys Dylan has 2 ongoing series: DCI Evan Warlow / Black Beacons, The Hipposync Archives.

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