
Sara Woods Reading Order
4 series ยท 55 books ยท Born 7 March 1922
Sara Woods, the pseudonym of Lana Hutton Bowen-Judd, was a British author known for her captivating mystery novels. Active from 1961 to 1987, she penned 55 books across four series featuring memorable characters like Antony Maitland and Richard Trenton. Her most notable works showcase her skill in crafting intricate plots and engaging narratives that have left a lasting impact in the genre.
Antony Maitland Series
Complete45 books (1961โ1987)
Start with Bloody Instructions, the first of 45 books in the Antony Maitland series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bloody Instructions 1961Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Malice Domestic 1962Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Error of the Moon 1963Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Taste of Fears / The Third Encounter 1963Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | This Little Measure 1964Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Trusted Like the Fox 1964Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Though I Know She Lies 1965Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Let's Choose Executors 1966Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | And Shame the Devil 1967Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Past Praying For 1968Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | An Improbable Fiction 1970Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Knives Have Edges 1970Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Serpent's Tooth 1971Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Tarry and Be Hanged 1971Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | The Knavish Crows 1971Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | They Love Not Poison 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Enter the Corpse 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Yet She Must Die 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | Done to Death 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | A Show of Violence 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | My Life Is Done 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | A Thief or Two 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | The Law's Delay 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | Exit Murderer 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | This Fatal Writ 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | Proceed to Judgement 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | They Stay for Death 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 28 | Weep for Her 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 29 | Cry Guilty 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 30 | Dearest Enemy 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 31 | Enter a Gentlewoman 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 32 | Most Grievous Murder 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 33 | Villains by Necessity 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 34 | Call Back Yesterday 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 35 | The Lie Direct 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 36 | Where Should He Die? 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 37 | Defy the Devil 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 38 | Murder's Out of Tune 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 39 | The Bloody Book of Law 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 40 | An Obscure Grave 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 41 | Away with Them to Prison 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 42 | Put Out the Light 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 43 | Most Deadly Hate 1986Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 44 | Nor Live So Long 1986Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 45 | Naked Villainy 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Jeremy Locke Series
Complete4 books (1980โ1981)
Start with Burden of Proof, the first of 4 books in the Jeremy Locke series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Burden of Proof 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Crimes Past 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | A Very Good Hater 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Ghost of an Idea 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Richard Trenton Series
Complete3 books (1980โ1981)
Start with The Dear Departed and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Dear Departed 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Where There\'s a Will(As:Anne Burton) 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Worse Than a Crime 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Stephen Marryat Series
Complete3 books (1980โ1981)
Start with The Healthy Grave and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Healthy Grave 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | We Must Have a Trial 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Voice of the Past 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sara Woods written?
- Sara Woods has written 55 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1961 to 1987.
- What is the first book in each Sara Woods series?
- Here are the first books in Sara Woods's series: Antony Maitland: Bloody Instructions; Jeremy Locke: Burden of Proof; Richard Trenton: The Dear Departed; Stephen Marryat: The Healthy Grave.
- What order should I read Sara Woods's books?
- We recommend reading Sara Woods's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sara Woods's series complete?
- Sara Woods has 4 completed series.

