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Sally Spencer Reading Order

9 series · 65 books

Mystery & Thriller

Sally Spencer is a British mystery and thriller author who has published over 65 books across nine interconnected series since 1994. Her most acclaimed work features Chief Inspector Woodend, a seasoned detective navigating complex cases in the British police procedural tradition, alongside other series including the Detective Sam Brody thrillers and Inspector Sam Blackstone mysteries. Spencer's prolific career spans nearly three decades and showcases her skill at crafting intricate plots and memorable characters within the crime fiction genre.

Chief Inspector Woodend Series

Complete

20 books (1998–2008)

Start with The Salton Killings, the first of 20 books in the Chief Inspector Woodend series.

Start this series with The Salton Killings

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The Salton Killings
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Murder at Swann's Lake
Murder at Swann's Lake
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Death of a Cave Dweller
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Dark Lady
The Dark Lady
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of The Golden Mile to Murder
The Golden Mile to Murder
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Dead on Cue
7
Cover of Death of an Innocent
Death of an Innocent
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Red Herring
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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A Death Left Hanging
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Enemy Within
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Butcher Beyond
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Witch Maker
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Dying in the Dark
Dying in the Dark
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Stone Killer
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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A Long Time Dead
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Sins of the Fathers
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Dangerous Games
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of Death Watch
19
Cover of Dying Fall
20
Cover of Fatal Quest

Detective Sam Brody Thriller Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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1
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Inspector Sam Blackstone Series

Complete

10 books (2003–2013)

Start with A Rendezvous with Death, the first of 10 books in the Inspector Sam Blackstone series.

Start this series with A Rendezvous with Death

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1
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A Rendezvous with Death
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Blackstone and the Tiger / Blackstone and the Great Game
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Blackstone and the Fire Bug / Blackstone and the Burning Secret
Blackstone and the Fire Bug / Blackstone and the Burning Secret
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Blackstone and the Golden Egg / Blackstone and the House of Secrets
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Blackstone and the Balloon of Death / Blackstone and the Stage of Death
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Blackstone and the Heart of Darkness
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Blackstone and the New World
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Blackstone and the Wolf of Wall Street
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Blackstone and the Great War
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Blackstone and the Endgame
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jennie Redhead Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2020)

Start with The Shivering Turn and read in order.

Start this series with The Shivering Turn

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1
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The Shivering Turn
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Dry Bones
3
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Daughters of Darkness
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

London Series

Complete

2 books (1995–1998)

Start with Old Father Thames and read in order.

Start this series with Old Father Thames

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1
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Old Father Thames
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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South Of The River
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Marston Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1994–1996)

Start with Salt of the Earth and read in order.

Start this series with Salt of the Earth

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1
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Salt of the Earth
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Up Our Street
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Those Golden Days
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Monika Paniatowski Series

Likely Complete

15 books (2009–2023)

Start with The Dead Hand of History, the first of 15 books in the Monika Paniatowski series.

Start this series with The Dead Hand of History

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1
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The Dead Hand of History
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Ring of Death
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Echoes of the Dead
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Lambs to the Slaughter
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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A Walk with the Dead
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Death's Dark Shadow
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Supping with the Devil
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Best Served Cold
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Death in Disguise
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Thicker Than Water
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of The Hidden
13
Cover of Dead End
14
Cover of Poison
15
Cover of The Final Beat of the Drum
The Final Beat of the Drum
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

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1
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Juanita's Flowers
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

10 books (1994–2021)

Start with The Morgan Horse, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Morgan Horse

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1
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The Morgan Horse
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Picnic in Eden
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Silent Land
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Paradise Job
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Pilgrimage of Death
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Madeiran Double Cross
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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A Conspiracy of Aunts
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Vital Chain
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sally Spencer written?
Sally Spencer has written 65 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Sally Spencer series?
Here are the first books in Sally Spencer's series: Chief Inspector Woodend: The Salton Killings; Inspector Sam Blackstone: A Rendezvous with Death; Jennie Redhead Mystery: The Shivering Turn; London: Old Father Thames; Marston Trilogy: Salt of the Earth.
What order should I read Sally Spencer's books?
We recommend reading Sally Spencer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Sally Spencer's series complete?
Sally Spencer has 7 completed series.

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