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Shirley Wells Reading Order

6 series · 38 books

Mystery & Thriller

Shirley Wells was a prolific author known for her captivating mystery novels. Over her career from 1999 to 2022, she published 38 books across six series, including the Dylan Scott Mystery and DCI Max Trentham Mystery, along with several standalone works like The Student's Toolbox. Among her notable achievements is her ability to weave intriguing plots that keep readers engaged through various themes, including holiday tales in Rainbow Cove Christmas.

#Help! Study Hacks Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2022–2022)

Start with How Do I Give a Great Speech?, the first of 6 books in the #Help! Study Hacks series.

#Title
1
Cover of How Do I Give a Great Speech?
How Do I Give a Great Speech?
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of How Do I Listen Well?
How Do I Listen Well?
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of How Do I Manage My Social Media?
How Do I Manage My Social Media?
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of How Do I Plan Well?
How Do I Plan Well?
2022Buy 🇺🇸
5
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How Do I Research Well?
2022Buy 🇺🇸
6
How Do I Write Well?
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Dylan Scott Mystery Series

Complete

8 books (2010–2015)

Start with Presumed Dead, the first of 8 books in the Dylan Scott Mystery series.

#Title
1
Presumed Dead
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Dead Silent
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
Dead Calm
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Dying Art
2012Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Sillent Witness
2012Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Deadly Shadows
Deadly Shadows
2013Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Dead End
2014Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Dead Simple
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Jill Kennedy and DCI Max Trentham Mystery Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2017)

Start with Into the Shadows, the first of 6 books in the Jill Kennedy and DCI Max Trentham Mystery series.

#Title
1
Into the Shadows
2007Buy 🇺🇸
2
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A Darker Side
2008Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Where Petals Fall
Where Petals Fall
2009Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Broken Circle
The Broken Circle
2010Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Shades of Evil
Shades of Evil
2012Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Final Echoes
The Final Echoes
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Rainbow Cove Christmas Series

Complete

6 books (2019–2020)

Start with Her Christmas Homecoming, the first of 6 books in the Rainbow Cove Christmas series.

#Title
1
Her Christmas Homecoming
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Her Christmas Kisses(By: Susanne Bellamy)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
His Christmas Feast(By: Nora James)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
His Christmas Pearl(By: Renée Dahlia)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
5
His Christmas Escape(By: Shona Husk)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
6
His Christmas Pride(By: Renée Dahlia)
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

11 books (1999–2011)

Start with A New Future Beckoning(As:Shirley Worrall), the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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A New Future Beckoning(As:Shirley Worrall)
1999Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Scandalous Affair(As: Holly Graham)
A Scandalous Affair(As: Holly Graham)
2000Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of All Our Tomorrows(As:Shirley Worrall)
All Our Tomorrows(As:Shirley Worrall)
2000Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Hold Fast These Family Ties(As:Shirley Worrall)
Hold Fast These Family Ties(As:Shirley Worrall)
2000Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Call of the Isles(As:Shirley Worrall)
The Call of the Isles(As:Shirley Worrall)
2000Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Where the Island Waits(As:Shirley Worrall)
Where the Island Waits(As:Shirley Worrall)
2002Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Where Angels Wait(As: Ruth Bennett)
Where Angels Wait(As: Ruth Bennett)
2004Buy 🇺🇸
8
Flight of the Mandarins(As:Shirley Worrall)
2006Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of These Promises to Keep(As:Shirley Worrall)
These Promises to Keep(As:Shirley Worrall)
2006Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of The Mystery at Kingsley Hall(As:Shirley Worrall)
The Mystery at Kingsley Hall(As:Shirley Worrall)
2007Buy 🇺🇸
11
Cover of Where the Rainbow Ends(As:Shirley Worrall)
Where the Rainbow Ends(As:Shirley Worrall)
2011Buy 🇺🇸

The Student's Toolbox Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
Tips for Better Planning(By: Angela Royston)
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Shirley Wells written?
Shirley Wells has written 38 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Shirley Wells series?
Here are the first books in Shirley Wells's series: #Help! Study Hacks: How Do I Give a Great Speech?; Dylan Scott Mystery: Presumed Dead; Jill Kennedy and DCI Max Trentham Mystery: Into the Shadows; Rainbow Cove Christmas: Her Christmas Homecoming.
What order should I read Shirley Wells's books?
We recommend reading Shirley Wells's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Shirley Wells's series complete?
Shirley Wells has 5 completed series.

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