S.J. Bolton Reading Order
5 series Β· 24 books
S.J. Bolton is a British thriller writer known for crafting atmospheric mysteries that blend procedural crime fiction with psychological depth. Her most acclaimed work is the Lacey Flint series, featuring a detective protagonist navigating complex cases across multiple novels. With over two dozen books published since 2007, Bolton has established herself across multiple formats including full-length novels, standalone thrillers, and shorter works, demonstrating versatility in both episodic and self-contained storytelling.
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Lacey Flint Series
Likely Complete7 books (2011β2022)
The Lacey Flint series comprises seven mystery thrillers published between 2011 and 2022, following detective Lacey Flint through interconnected cases in this likely complete sequence. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Now You See Me, to experience the character's development and the ongoing narrative threads that connect the investigations. S.J. Bolton's series spans from the initial 2011 installment through the final book released in 2022, offering readers a full arc of the protagonist's journey through crime and mystery.
Start with Now You See Me, the first of 7 books in the Lacey Flint series.
Start this series with Now You See Me
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Now You See Me |
| 2 | Dead Scared |
| 3 | Like This, For Ever / Lost |
| 4 | A Dark and Twisted Tide |
| 5 | If Snow Hadn't Fallen |
| 6 | Here Be Dragons |
| 7 | The Dark |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lacey's Wedding |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2021β2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Night Train |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (2007β2026)
S.J. Bolton has written twelve standalone mystery and thriller novels from 2007 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently without needing to follow a particular sequence, though readers new to the author typically start with Awakening, her debut novel. The complete series in publication order includes Awakening, Sacrifice, Blood Harvest, Little Black Lies, Daisy in Chains, Dead Woman Walking, The Split, The Pact, The Fake Wife, The Neighbour's Secret, The Token, and The Mortician.
Start with Awakening, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Awakening
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Awakening |
| 2 | Sacrifice |
| 3 | Blood Harvest |
| 4 | Little Black Lies |
| 5 | Daisy in Chains |
| 6 | Dead Woman Walking |
| 7 | The Split |
| 8 | The Pact |
| 9 | The Fake Wife |
| 10 | The Neighbour's Secret |
| 11 | The Token |
| 12 | The Mortician |
The Craftsman Series
Likely Complete3 books (2018β2022)
S.J. Bolton's three-book mystery thriller series follows a connected narrative across Alive, The Craftsman, and The Buried, released between 2018 and 2022. Each installment builds on the previous one, making publication order essential for understanding the overarching mystery. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a closed narrative arc.
Start with Alive and read in order.
Start this series with Alive
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Alive |
| 2 | The Craftsman |
| 3 | The Buried / The Poisoner |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has S.J. Bolton written?
- S.J. Bolton has written 24 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each S.J. Bolton series?
- Here are the first books in S.J. Bolton's series: Lacey Flint: Now You See Me; The Craftsman: Alive.
- What order should I read S.J. Bolton's books?
- We recommend reading S.J. Bolton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is S.J. Bolton still writing new books?
- Yes, S.J. Bolton has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

