Roy Lewis Reading Order
7 series · 80 books
Roy Lewis was an English author who produced over seventy books spanning multiple genres across more than six decades of writing. Best known for his detective fiction featuring characters like Inspector John Crow and Eric Ward, Lewis also explored imaginative alternative histories and wrote numerous short works. His prolific career encompassed both crime novels and non-fiction writing, establishing him as a versatile literary figure from the 1960s onward.
Arnold Landon Series
Complete22 books (1983–2012)
Start with A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn, the first of 22 books in the Arnold Landon series.
Start this series with A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn
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Eric Ward Series
Ongoing18 books (1980–2025)
Start with A Certain Blindness / The Sedleigh Hall Murder, the first of 18 books in the Eric Ward series.
Start this series with A Certain Blindness / The Sedleigh Hall Murder
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Inspector John Crow Series
Complete7 books (1969–1977)
Start with A Lover Too Many, the first of 7 books in the Inspector John Crow series.
Start this series with A Lover Too Many
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (2012–2013)
Start with Brought to Justice, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Brought to Justice
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2013–2013)
Start with Skin Deep and read in order.
Start this series with Skin Deep
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleStandalone Novels Series
Ongoing25 books (1960–2026)
Start with The Evolution Man: Or, How I Ate My Father, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Evolution Man: Or, How I Ate My Father
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Roy Lewis written?
- Roy Lewis has written 80 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1960 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Roy Lewis series?
- Here are the first books in Roy Lewis's series: Arnold Landon: A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn; Eric Ward: A Certain Blindness / The Sedleigh Hall Murder; Inspector John Crow: A Lover Too Many; Short Stories/Novellas: Brought to Justice; Short Story Collections: Skin Deep.
- What order should I read Roy Lewis's books?
- We recommend reading Roy Lewis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Roy Lewis still writing new books?
- Yes, Roy Lewis has 2 ongoing series: Eric Ward, Standalone Novels.