Susanna Gregory Reading Order
7 series · 64 books
Susanna Gregory, the pen name of Elizabeth Cruwys, is a celebrated author of detective fiction, known for her engaging medieval mysteries. With a rich portfolio of 64 books across seven series, including notable titles like the Matthew Bartholomew and Alec Lonsdale series, she captivated readers until her retirement in 2022. Her stories vividly bring to life the intrigue and complexities of historical crime solving.
Alec Lonsdale Series
Complete2 books (2018–2019)
Start with Mind of a Killer and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1997–2002)
Start with Shakespearean Whodunnits and read in order.
Matthew Bartholomew Series
Likely Complete25 books (1996–2021)
Start with A Plague on Both Your Houses, the first of 25 books in the Matthew Bartholomew series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Plague on Both Your Houses 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | An Unholy Alliance 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Bone of Contention 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Deadly Brew 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Wicked Deed 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Masterly Murder 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  An Order for Death 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | A Summer of Discontent 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Killer in Winter 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Hand of Justice 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Mark of a Murderer 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Tarnished Chalice 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Devil's Disciples 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  To Kill or Cure 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  A Vein of Deceit 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  A Killer of Pilgrims 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Mystery in the Minster 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Murder by the Book 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Lost Abbot 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Death of a Scholar 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  A Poisonous Plot 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  A Grave Concern 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Habit of Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Sanctuary Murders 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The Chancellor's Secret 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Medieval Murderers Series
Complete10 books (2005–2014)
Start with The Tainted Relic, the first of 10 books in the Medieval Murderers series.
Sir Geoffrey Mappestone Series
Complete8 books (1998–2011)
Start with Murder in the Holy City, the first of 8 books in the Sir Geoffrey Mappestone series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2013–2016)
Start with The Murder House(As: Simon Beaufort) and read in order.
Thomas Chaloner Series
Likely Complete15 books (2006–2022)
Start with A Conspiracy of Violence, the first of 15 books in the Thomas Chaloner series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Conspiracy of Violence 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Blood on the Strand 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Butcher of Smithfield 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Murder on London Bridge 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Westminster Poisoner 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Body in the Thames 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Piccadilly Plot 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Death in St James's Park 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Murder on High Holborn 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Cheapside Corpse 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Chelsea Strangler 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Executioner of St Paul's 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Intrigue in Covent Garden 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Clerkenwell Affair 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Pudding Lane Plot 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susanna Gregory written?
- Susanna Gregory has written 64 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Susanna Gregory series?
- Here are the first books in Susanna Gregory's series: Alec Lonsdale: Mind of a Killer; Anthologies: Shakespearean Whodunnits; Matthew Bartholomew: A Plague on Both Your Houses; Medieval Murderers: The Tainted Relic; Sir Geoffrey Mappestone: Murder in the Holy City.
- What order should I read Susanna Gregory's books?
- We recommend reading Susanna Gregory's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Susanna Gregory's series complete?
- Susanna Gregory has 5 completed series.