S.J. Bolton Reading Order
5 series ยท 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 (2011โ2022)
Start with Now You See Me, the first of 7 books in the Lacey Flint series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Now You See Me 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Dead Scared 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Like This, For Ever / Lost 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | A Dark and Twisted Tide 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | If Snow Hadn't Fallen 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Here Be Dragons 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Dark 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017โ2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lacey's Wedding 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2021โ2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Night Train 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (2007โ2026)
Start with Awakening, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Awakening 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Sacrifice 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Blood Harvest 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Little Black Lies 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Daisy in Chains 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Dead Woman Walking 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Split 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Pact 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Fake Wife 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | The Neighbour's Secret 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | The Token 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | The Mortician 2026Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Craftsman Series
Likely Complete3 books (2018โ2022)
Start with Alive and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Alive 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Craftsman 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Buried / The Poisoner 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

