Susan Grossey Reading Order
4 series Β· 18 books
Susan Grossey is an English author who blends historical settings with financial crime narratives, most notably in her Sam Plank series set in 1820s London during the Regency era. Her mystery and thriller work draws inspiration from real-world cases of money laundering and banking fraud, which she reimagines against meticulously researched historical backdrops. With eighteen books spanning multiple series including the Cambridge Hardiman Mysteries and works of literary nonfiction, Grossey has built a distinctive reputation for combining intricate plots rooted in actual criminal history with the richness of period detail.
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Cambridge Hardiman Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2023β2025)
The Cambridge Hardiman Mysteries is an ongoing series of mystery novels by Susan Grossey, with three books published between 2023 and 2025. The series blends mystery, romance, and historical fiction elements and should be read in publication order, beginning with Ostler, followed by Sizar, and Whipster. Additional installments are planned for the future.
Start with Ostler and read in order.
Start this series with Ostler
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Ostler |
| 2 | Sizar |
| 3 | Whipster |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (2014β2020)
Susan Grossey's three-book nonfiction series spans from 2014 to 2020 and should be read in publication order. The complete series includes Anti-Money Laundering, Susan in the City, and The Solo Squid: How to Run a Happy One-Person Business, offering practical guidance across financial compliance, urban living, and entrepreneurship.
Start with Anti-Money Laundering and read in order.
Start this series with Anti-Money Laundering
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Anti-Money Laundering |
| 2 | Susan in the City |
| 3 | The Solo Squid: How to Run a Happy One-Person Business |
Sam Plank Series
Complete6 books (2013β2019)
The Sam Plank series by Susan Grossey consists of six complete mysteries published between 2013 and 2019. Begin with Fatal Forgery and follow the reading order through Heir Apparent, as each book builds on the previous installment. The series blends mystery, historical fiction, and romance across its full arc.
Start with Fatal Forgery, the first of 6 books in the Sam Plank series.
Start this series with Fatal Forgery
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Fatal Forgery |
| 2 | The Man in the Canary Waistcoat |
| 3 | Worm in the Blossom |
| 4 | Portraits of Pretence |
| 5 | Faith, Hope and Trickery |
| 6 | Heir Apparent |
Suspicious Activity Series
Complete6 books (2011β2013)
The Suspicious Activity series is a complete six-book mystery collection by Susan Grossey, published between 2011 and 2013. Each installment is titled The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer, numbered Part 1 through Part 6, and should be read in publication order to follow the overarching narrative. The series blends mystery, thriller, and historical fiction elements across its sequential releases.
Start with The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 1, the first of 6 books in the Suspicious Activity series.
Start this series with The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 1
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 1 |
| 2 | The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 2 |
| 3 | The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 3 |
| 4 | The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 4 |
| 5 | The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 5 |
| 6 | The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susan Grossey written?
- Susan Grossey has written 18 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Susan Grossey series?
- Here are the first books in Susan Grossey's series: Cambridge Hardiman Mysteries: Ostler; Non-Fiction: Anti-Money Laundering; Sam Plank: Fatal Forgery; Suspicious Activity: The Adventures of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Part 1.
- What order should I read Susan Grossey's books?
- We recommend reading Susan Grossey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Susan Grossey still writing new books?
- Yes, Susan Grossey has 1 ongoing series: Cambridge Hardiman Mysteries.

