Sara Woods Reading Order
4 series · 55 books · 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 (1961–1987)
Start with Bloody Instructions, the first of 45 books in the Antony Maitland series.
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| 1 |  Bloody Instructions 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Malice Domestic 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Error of the Moon 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Taste of Fears / The Third Encounter 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  This Little Measure 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Trusted Like the Fox 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Though I Know She Lies 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Let's Choose Executors 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  And Shame the Devil 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Past Praying For 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  An Improbable Fiction 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Knives Have Edges 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Serpent's Tooth 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Tarry and Be Hanged 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Knavish Crows 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  They Love Not Poison 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Enter the Corpse 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Yet She Must Die 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Done to Death 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  A Show of Violence 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  My Life Is Done 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  A Thief or Two 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Law's Delay 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Exit Murderer 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  This Fatal Writ 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Proceed to Judgement 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  They Stay for Death 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Weep for Her 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Cry Guilty 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Dearest Enemy 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Enter a Gentlewoman 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Most Grievous Murder 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Villains by Necessity 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Call Back Yesterday 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  The Lie Direct 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Where Should He Die? 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Defy the Devil 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Murder's Out of Tune 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  The Bloody Book of Law 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  An Obscure Grave 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 |  Away with Them to Prison 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 |  Put Out the Light 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 |  Most Deadly Hate 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 |  Nor Live So Long 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 | Naked Villainy 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jeremy Locke Series
Complete4 books (1980–1981)
Start with Burden of Proof, the first of 4 books in the Jeremy Locke series.
Richard Trenton Series
Complete3 books (1980–1981)
Start with The Dear Departed and read in order.
Stephen Marryat Series
Complete3 books (1980–1981)
Start with The Healthy Grave and read in order.
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.