Roy Lewis Reading Order
7 series · 78 books
Roy Lewis was a prolific English novelist renowned for his imaginative works in the genre of alternative history. With an impressive catalog of 78 books spanning 7 series, including popular titles like Arnold Landon and Inspector John Crow, he captivated readers from 1960 to 2026. His engaging storytelling and unique perspectives have solidified his status as a remarkable figure in modern literature.
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Most Cunning Workmen / Murder in the Manor 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Trout in the Milk / Murder in the Farmhouse 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Men of Subtle Craft / Murder in the Stableyard 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Devil is Dead / Murder in the Church 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | A Wisp of Smoke / Murder in the House 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Secret Dying / Murder in the Tower 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Bloodeagle / Murder Under the Bridge 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Cross Bearer / Murder by the Quay 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  A Short-Lived Ghost / Murder at the Folly 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Angel of Death / Murder in the Field 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Suddenly as a Shadow / Murder in the Cottage 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Ghost Dancers / Murder on the Golf Course 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Shape-Shifter / Murder at Haggburn Hall 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  An Assumption of Death / Murder on the Dawn Princess 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Dead Secret / Murder in Wolfcleugh Woods 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Ways of Death / Murder at Abby Head 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Headhunter / Murder in the South of France 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Grave Error / Murder in Rome 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Dragon Head / Murder in China 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Shadowmaker / Murder in La Rochelle 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Goddess of Death / Murder in Valencia 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Certain Blindness / The Sedleigh Hall Murder 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Dwell in Danger / The Farming Murder 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Limited Vision / The Quayside Murder 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Once Dying, Twice Dead / The Diamond Murder 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | A Blurred Reality / The Geordie Murder 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Premium on Death / The Shipping Murder 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Salamander Chill / The City of London Murder 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Necessary Dealing / The Apartment Murder 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Kind of Transaction / The Spanish Villa Murder 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  A Form of Death / The Marriage Murder 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Nightwalker / The Wasteful Murder 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Dead Man Running / The Slaughterhouse Murder 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Phantom / The Phantom Murder 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Embers of the Dead / The Tattoo Murder 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Death Squad / The Football Murder 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Guardian of the Dead / The Tutankhamun Murder 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Design for Murder / The Zodiac Murder 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Tutankhamun Murder 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Lover Too Many 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Secret Singing / The Woods Murder 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Error of Judgment 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Blood Money / Murder for Money 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Question of Degree / Murder in the Mine 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Part of Virtue / A Cotswolds Murder / A Dartmoor Murder 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Nothing But Foxes / A Fox Hunting Murder 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Certain Private Incidents 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (2012–2013)
Start with Brought to Justice, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2013–2013)
Start with Skin Deep and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing23 books (1960–2026)
Start with The Evolution Man: Or, How I Ate My Father, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Evolution Man: Or, How I Ate My Father 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Wolf by the Ears 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Fenokee Project / The Fenokee Murder 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | A Fool for a Client 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Of Singular Purpose / Singular Purpose 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Double Take 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | A Distant Banner 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Witness My Death 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | An Inevitable Fatality 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  An Uncertain Sound 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | A Violent Death 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Seek for Justice 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Murder in Malacca 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Secret of Skull Island 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Dead Ringer 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Cardinal Error 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Lady and the Lawyers 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Paduan Conspiracy / Cardinal Obsession 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Breaths of Suspicion 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  A Fugitive Englishman 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  A Distant Bugle 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Shadows of the Past 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Singular Purpose 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Roy Lewis written?
- Roy Lewis has written 78 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.