
Susan Howatch Reading Order
5 series ยท 21 books ยท Born 14 July 1940
Susan Howatch was a British author known for her compelling family sagas and mysteries, with a notable focus on the Church of England's role in the twentieth century. Over her prolific career from 1965 to 2003, she crafted 21 books across five series, including the acclaimed Starbridge and St. Benet's series, as well as standalone works and anthologies. Her storytelling captivated readers worldwide, making her a significant figure in contemporary fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2001โ2001)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | In Conversation 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
St. Benet's Series
Complete3 books (1997โ2003)
Start with The Wonder Worker / A Question of Integrity and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Wonder Worker / A Question of Integrity 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The High Flyer 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Heartbreaker 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1965โ1984)
Start with The Dark Shore, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Dark Shore 1965Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Waiting Sands 1966Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Call in the Night 1967Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Devil on Lammas Night 1970Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Penmarric 1971Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | April's Grave 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Cashelmara 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Shrouded Walls 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Wheel of Fortune 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Starbridge Series
Complete6 books (1987โ1995)
Start with Glittering Images, the first of 6 books in the Starbridge series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Glittering Images 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Glamorous Powers 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Ultimate Prizes 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Scandalous Risks 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Mystical Paths 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Absolute Truths 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Van Zale Series
Complete2 books (1977โ1980)
Start with The Rich Are Different and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Rich Are Different 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Sins of the Fathers 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susan Howatch written?
- Susan Howatch has written 21 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1965 to 2003.
- What is the first book in each Susan Howatch series?
- Here are the first books in Susan Howatch's series: St. Benet's: The Wonder Worker / A Question of Integrity; Starbridge: Glittering Images; Van Zale: The Rich Are Different.
- What order should I read Susan Howatch's books?
- We recommend reading Susan Howatch's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Susan Howatch's series complete?
- Susan Howatch has 5 completed series.

