Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide
Steve Higgs

Steve Higgs Reading Order

20 series ยท 174 books

Steve Higgs is an accomplished English author recognized for his engaging contributions to the mystery and thriller genres. With a remarkable portfolio of 174 works across 20 series, including notable titles like Albert Smith's Culinary Capers and the Blue Moon series, he has captivated readers since 2017. His creative journey spanned a decade, culminating in diverse narratives that blend intrigue with a unique sense of humor.

Albert Smith's Culinary Capers Series

Likely Complete

17 books (2020โ€“2023)

Start with Bakewell Tart Bludgeoning, the first of 17 books in the Albert Smith's Culinary Capers series.

#Title
1
Bakewell Tart Bludgeoning
2
Bedfordshire Clanger Calamity
3
Death of a Yorkshire Pudding
4
Pork Pie Pandemonium
5
Stilton Slaughter
6
Arbroath Smokie Slaying
7
Cumberland Sausage Shocker
8
Dundee Cake Deception
9
10
Lancashire Hotpot Peril
11
Blackpool Rock Bloodshed
12
Cornish Pasty Conspiracy
13
Eton Mess Massacre
14
Kent Coast Oyster Obliteration
15
Lyme Regis Layover
16
Majestic Mystery
17
The Gastrothief

Albert Smith's Mystery Thrillers Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024โ€“2026)

Start with Old Fashioned, the first of 6 books in the Albert Smith's Mystery Thrillers series.

#Title
1
Old Fashioned
2
3
4
Old Testament
5
Old Enough to Know Better
6
Old Score to Settle

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2021โ€“2021)

#Title
1

Blue Moon Appalachia Series

Ongoing

5 books (2023โ€“2024)

Start with Grave Songs, the first of 5 books in the Blue Moon Appalachia series.

#Title
1
2
3
The Haunting of Millie Nettles
4
5
Lights in the Sky

Blue Moon Australia Series

Ongoing

7 books (2024โ€“2026)

Start with Sirens and Sea Monsters, the first of 7 books in the Blue Moon Australia series.

#Title
1
Sirens and Sea Monsters
2
Spiteful Spectres
3
Witchcraft Worries
4
Wizard of Aus
5
Djinn Unchained
6
The Banshee of Burleigh Heads
7
Vengeance & Vampires

Blue Moon Investigations Series

Ongoing

29 books (2017โ€“2026)

Start with Paranormal Nonsense, the first of 29 books in the Blue Moon Investigations series.

#Title
1
Cover of Paranormal Nonsense
Paranormal Nonsense
2
Cover of The Phantom of Barker Mill
The Phantom of Barker Mill
3
Cover of Amanda Harper Paranormal Detective
Amanda Harper Paranormal Detective
4
Crop Circles, Cows, and Crazy Aliens
5
Cover of Dead Pirates of Cawsand
Dead Pirates of Cawsand
6
Cover of In the Doodoo with Voodoo
In the Doodoo with Voodoo
7
Cover of The Klowns of Kent
The Klowns of Kent
8
Cover of The Witches of East Malling
The Witches of East Malling
9
Zombie Granny
10
A Typo, a Werewolf, and Two Dopey Dachshunds
11
Bloodlust Blonde
12
Lord Hale's Monster
13
14
Cover of Paws of the Yeti
Paws of the Yeti
15
Cover of Under a Blue Moon
Under a Blue Moon
16
Whispers in the Rigging
17
Herne Bay Howlers
18
The Ghoul of Christmas Past
19
Undead Incorporated
20
Jailhouse Golemla
21
Shadow in the Mine
22
Sparks in the Darkness
23
24
Ghost Writer
25
Monsters Everywhere
26
Becky's Creature
27
Modern Fairy Tale
28
No Such Thing as Magic
29

Blue Moon Investigations: Boston Series

Ongoing

11 books (2023โ€“2027)

Start with Boiled Sons Street, the first of 11 books in the Blue Moon Investigations: Boston series.

#Title
1
Boiled Sons Street
2
Crash Chorus
3
Drowned Harbor
4
Massacre Site
5
Night Shroud
6
7
Fenway Knights
8
Second Shift
9
Jade Enclave
10
Dangerous Business
11

Blue Moon Investigations: Sacramento Series

Ongoing

10 books (2022โ€“2025)

Start with Doppelganger Danger, the first of 10 books in the Blue Moon Investigations: Sacramento series.

#Title
1
Doppelganger Danger
2
Nightmare Scare
3
Voodoo Blues
4
Monster Haunter
5
Possession Obsession
6
Undead Dread
7
Mermaid Charade
8
Abduction Destruction
9
Loch Ness Distress
10
Roanoke Hoax

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2022โ€“2022)

#Title
1
Pets Investigate: Volume 1

DS Tony Heaton Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024โ€“2025)

Start with Shadow of a Lie and read in order.

#Title
1
Shadow of a Lie
2
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
3
The Truth Will Out

Felicity Philips Investigates Series

Ongoing

11 books (2021โ€“2025)

Start with Aisle Kill Him, the first of 11 books in the Felicity Philips Investigates series.

#Title
1
Aisle Kill Him
2
To Love and to Perish
3
Tying the Noose
4
A Dress to Die For
5
The Clown, the Witch, and the Cat: Pets Investigate
6
Wedding Ceremony Woes
7
Something Stolen, Something Blue
8
The Bride's Bouquet Bleeds
9
The Chauffeur Did It
10
Till Death Do Us Part
11
The Royal Wedding

Lost In Time Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024โ€“2026)

Start with We Are Not Meat and read in order.

#Title
1
We Are Not Meat
2
The Time Pirates
3

Mike Atwell Mysteries Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024โ€“2027)

Start with Death by Dickens, the first of 6 books in the Mike Atwell Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Death by Dickens
2
Death of an Ice Cream Salesman
3
Death on the Nineteenth
4
Death Stage Left
5
Death by Degrees
6
Death by a Thousand Crumbs

Patricia Fisher Cruise Mystery Series

Complete

11 books (2019โ€“2020)

Start with A Sleuth and her Dachshund in Athens, the first of 11 books in the Patricia Fisher Cruise Mystery series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Sleuth and her Dachshund in Athens
A Sleuth and her Dachshund in Athens
2
Cover of Doctor Death
Doctor Death
3
Killer Cocktail
4
Cover of Mission for the Maharaja
Mission for the Maharaja
5
Murder on the Dance Floor
6
Cover of The Couple in Cabin 2124
The Couple in Cabin 2124
7
Cover of The Director's Cut
The Director's Cut
8
Cover of The Kidnapped Bride
The Kidnapped Bride
9
Cover of The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar
The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar
10
No Place Like Home
11
Cover of The Maltese Parrot
The Maltese Parrot

Patricia Fisher Mystery Adventures Series

Likely Complete

11 books (2020โ€“2021)

Start with A Banshee and a Bookshop, the first of 11 books in the Patricia Fisher Mystery Adventures series.

#Title
1
A Banshee and a Bookshop
2
Diamonds, Dinner Jackets, and Death
3
Frozen Vengeance
4
5
Recipe for Murder
6
Solstice Goat
7
The Godmother
8
What Sam Knew
9
Dangerous Creatures
10
Murder is an Artform
11
Wonderful Weddings and Deadly Divorces

Patricia Fisher: Ship's Detective Series

Ongoing

12 books (2021โ€“2026)

Start with Patricia Fisher: Ship's Detective, the first of 12 books in the Patricia Fisher: Ship's Detective series.

#Title
1
Patricia Fisher: Ship's Detective
2
Death by Pirates
3
First Dig Two Graves
4
Fitness Can Kill
5
Rumble in Rio
6
A Reason to Kill
7
Four Ex-Wives and a Wedding
8
Treasure of the San Josรฉ
9
Dangerous Secrets
10
11
Hip Deep in the Ship
12

Raider and Rapier Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2022โ€“2022)

Start with Graveyard Gods, the first of 4 books in the Raider and Rapier series.

#Title
1
Cover of Graveyard Gods
Graveyard Gods
2
Cover of The Stolen King
The Stolen King
3
Titan's Folly
4
Where the Dead Float

Shunned Immortal Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2022โ€“2023)

Start with Cue the Magic, the first of 4 books in the Shunned Immortal series.

#Title
1
Cue the Magic
2
Magic Eight Ball
3
Vampire in the Corner Pocket
4
Graveyard Hustle

The Isle of Wesberrey Series

Likely Complete

9 books (2022โ€“2023)

Start with Divine Death, the first of 9 books in the The Isle of Wesberrey series.

#Title
1
Divine Death
2
Holy Homicide
3
Mausoleum Madness
4
Pious Poison
5
A String of Perils
6
Consecrated Crime
7
Enshrined Evil
8
Sacred Slaying
9

The Realm of False Gods Series

Likely Complete

13 books (2020โ€“2023)

Start with Damaged but Powerful, the first of 13 books in the The Realm of False Gods series.

#Title
1
Damaged but Powerful
2
3
4
Familiar Territory
5
Live and Die by Magic
6
The Armour of God
7
Unleashed Magic
8
Untethered Magic
9
Terrible Secrets
10
Hellfire Hellion
11
12
Death Curse: The Final Battle
13
Demon Horde Gambit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Steve Higgs written?
Steve Higgs has written 174 books across 20 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Steve Higgs series?
Here are the first books in Steve Higgs's series: Albert Smith's Culinary Capers: Bakewell Tart Bludgeoning; Albert Smith's Mystery Thrillers: Old Fashioned; Blue Moon Appalachia: Grave Songs; Blue Moon Australia: Sirens and Sea Monsters; Blue Moon Investigations: Paranormal Nonsense.
What order should I read Steve Higgs's books?
We recommend reading Steve Higgs's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Steve Higgs still writing new books?
Yes, Steve Higgs has 11 ongoing series: Albert Smith's Mystery Thrillers, Blue Moon Appalachia, Blue Moon Australia, Blue Moon Investigations, Blue Moon Investigations: Boston and 6 more.

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