Ruth Downie Reading Order
2 series · 10 books · Born April 18, 1955
Ruth Downie is a British writer celebrated for her captivating historical mysteries centered around the character Gaius Petreius Ruso. Over her career from 2006 to 2019, she penned 10 books across two series, including the Medicus Investigation series and a selection of short stories and novellas. Her engaging storytelling and rich historical detail have made her a distinctive voice in the genre.
Medicus Investigation Series
Complete9 books (2006–2019)
Start with Medicus / Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls, the first of 9 books in the Medicus Investigation series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Medicus / Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Terra Incognita / Ruso and the Demented Doctor 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Persona Non Grata / Ruso and the Root of All Evils 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Caveat Emptor / Ruso and the River of Darkness 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Semper Fidelis 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Tabula Rasa 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Vita Brevis 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Memento Mori 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Prima Facie 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Bear and the Wolf(With: S.J.A. Turney) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ruth Downie written?
- Ruth Downie has written 10 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Ruth Downie series?
- Here are the first books in Ruth Downie's series: Medicus Investigation: Medicus / Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls.
- What order should I read Ruth Downie's books?
- We recommend reading Ruth Downie's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Ruth Downie's series complete?
- Ruth Downie has 2 completed series.