S.J. Bolton Reading Order
5 series Β· 24 books
S.J. Bolton is a British author renowned for her gripping contributions to the thriller genre, with a particular focus on crime fiction. Over her career spanning from 2007 to 2026, she has published 24 titles across five series, including the acclaimed Lacey Flint novels and The Craftsman, along with a variety of standalone works and short stories. Her masterful storytelling has captivated readers, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary mystery writing.
Lacey Flint Series
Likely Complete7 books (2011β2022)
Start with Now You See Me, the first of 7 books in the Lacey Flint series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Now You See Me 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dead Scared 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Like This, For Ever / Lost 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | A Dark and Twisted Tide 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | If Snow Hadn't Fallen 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Here Be Dragons 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Dark 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lacey's Wedding 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2021β2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Night Train 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (2007β2026)
Start with Awakening, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awakening 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Sacrifice 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Blood Harvest 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Little Black Lies 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Daisy in Chains 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Dead Woman Walking 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Split 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Pact 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Fake Wife 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Neighbour's Secret 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Token 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Mortician 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
The Craftsman Series
Likely Complete3 books (2018β2022)
Start with Alive and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alive 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Craftsman 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Buried / The Poisoner 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

