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Tim Ellis Reading Order

19 series Β· 84 books

Tim Ellis is a prolific author who has published over eighty books across numerous mystery and thriller series since 2004. His work spans both fiction and non-fiction, with particular strength in detective-driven narratives seen through his Abacus Investigations and Cyrus Kane series. Ellis has demonstrated versatility across multiple genres and formats, including standalone thrillers and collaborative anthology projects that have established him as a consistent presence in the mystery and crime fiction landscape.

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Abacus Investigations Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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Cyrus Kane Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

This two-book mystery and thriller series by Tim Ellis follows the complete story across An Ill Wind (2014) and Chains of Illusion (2015). Readers should begin with the first book and proceed in publication order, as the narrative continues from one installment to the next. The series concludes with the second book, providing a finished arc for those seeking a contained reading experience.

Start with An Ill Wind and read in order.

Edge Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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The Serial Killer's Apprentice:

Effie Archer Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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Remnants of a Withered Day:

Genghis Khan Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2009)

Tim Ellis's complete Genghis Khan series consists of two books published in 2008 and 2009 that should be read in publication order. The series blends mystery, thriller, and nonfiction elements to explore the life and rise of one of history's most influential figures. Begin with Warrior: Path of Destiny, followed by Warrior: Scourge of the Steppe.

Start with Warrior: Path of Destiny and read in order.

Start this series with Warrior: Path of Destiny

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Warrior: Path of Destiny
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Warrior: Scourge of the Steppe

Harte & KP Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

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Inigo Morgan Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2016)

The Inigo Morgan series is a two-book mystery and thriller collection by Tim Ellis, with both installments published between 2012 and 2016. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with As You Sow, So Shall You Reap, followed by The Measure of All Things.

Start with As You Sow, So Shall You Reap and read in order.

Start this series with As You Sow, So Shall You Reap

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As You Sow, So Shall You Reap
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The Measure of All Things:

Josiah Dark Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2017)

The Josiah Dark series is a three-book mystery and thriller collection by Tim Ellis, published between 2013 and 2017. The complete series consists of Dark Christmas, Dark Heart, and Dark Shadows, which should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the narrative arc. Ellis combines elements of mystery and thriller genres throughout this finished trilogy.

Start with Dark Christmas and read in order.

Mata Hari Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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The Murders of Christmas Past

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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The Writer's A-Z of Body Language

Parish & Richards Series

Likely Complete

32 books (2010–2021)

The Parish & Richards series consists of 32 mystery and thriller novels by Tim Ellis, published between 2010 and 2021. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Life for a Life. The books follow their narrative chronologically through their release sequence, with titles drawn from biblical and literary references.

Start with A Life for a Life, the first of 32 books in the Parish & Richards series.

Start this series with A Life for a Life

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A Lamb to the Slaughter
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The House of Mourning
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Through a Glass Darkly
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In the Twinkling of an Eye
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Deceit is in the Heart
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The Fragments That Remain
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The Kisses of an Enemy
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Dominion of Darkness
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Evidence of Things Not Seen
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There is No Fear in Love
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All Things Must Pass
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Lest Darkness Come Upon You
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Through the Eye of a Needle
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The Way of All Flesh
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Neither Angels Nor Demons
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The Motives of Men's Hearts

Perspectives Series

Complete

15 books (2004–2015)

The Perspectives series comprises 15 books published between 2004 and 2015, exploring diverse theological and practical topics from multiple viewpoints. Each volume examines a specific subjectβ€”ranging from church government and Christian worship to family ministry and the doctrine of Godβ€”through contributions from various scholars and experts who present different evangelical perspectives. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Perspectives on Church Government. These standalone volumes are designed for readers seeking balanced, multi-perspective treatments of important theological and ecclesial issues.

Start with Perspectives on Church Government(By: James R. White), the first of 15 books in the Perspectives series.

Start this series with Perspectives on Church Government(By: James R. White)

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Perspectives on Church Government(By: James R. White)
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Perspectives on Spirit Baptism(By: Ralph Del Colle)
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Perspectives on Children's Spiritual Formation(With: Gregory C. Carlson,Michael J. Anthony,Scottie May,Trisha Graves)
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Perspectives on Election(By: Bruce A. Ware,Chad Brand,Robert L. Reymond,Clark H. Pinnock,Jack W. Cottrell,Thomas B. Talbott)
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Perspectives on the Doctrine of God(By: Bruce A. Ware,Paul Helm,John Sanders)
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Perspectives on the Ending of Mark(By: Darrell L. Bock,Maurice Robinson,Keith Elliott)
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Perspectives on Christian Worship: Five Views(By: Ligon Duncan,Mark Dever,Dan Kimball,J. Matthew Pinson,Michael Lawrence,Timothy Quill,Dan Wilt)
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Perspectives on Family Ministry(By: Timothy Paul Jones)
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Perspectives on Your Child's Education(By: Timothy Paul Jones)
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Perspectives on Our Struggle with Sin(By: Grant R. Osborne,Chad Brand,Mark A. Seifrid,Terry L. Wilder,Stephen J. Chester)
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Perspectives on Tithing(By: Gary North,David A. Croteau,Ken Hemphill,Bobby Eklund,Reggie Kidd)
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Perspectives on the Sabbath(By: Craig L. Blomberg,Christopher John Donato,Charles P. Arand,Skip MacCarty,Joseph A. Pipa Jr.)
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Identity Is the New Money(By: David Birch)
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Perspectives on Israel and the Church(By: Robert L. Thomas,Chad Brand,Robert L. Saucy,Robert L. Reymond,Tom Pratt)
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Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement(By: Andrew David Naselli,John S. Hammett,Grant R. Osborne,Mark A. Snoeberger)

Quigg Series

Complete

10 books (2010–2018)

The Quigg series by Tim Ellis comprises ten mystery and thriller novels published between 2010 and 2018, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Body 13 and concluding with The Charnel House in Copperfield Street. This series follows a consistent narrative thread across its ten installments, each exploring dark mysteries within atmospheric London settings.

Start with Body 13, the first of 10 books in the Quigg series.

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The Graves at Angel Brook
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The Twelve Murders of Christmas
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The Skulls Beneath Eternity Wharf
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The Terror at Grisly Park
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The Haunting of Bleeding Heart Yard
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The Corpse in Highgate Cemetery
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The Enigma of Apocalypse Heights:
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The Lost Children of Bethnal Green
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The Charnel House in Copperfield Street

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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Murder Comes to Camelot

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2009)

Tim Ellis has written two standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2008 and 2009. Though each book stands alone, readers should begin with The Knowledge of Time, followed by Untended Treasures, to experience them in their original publication order. The series is complete.

Start with The Knowledge of Time and read in order.

Start this series with The Knowledge of Time

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The Knowledge of Time
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Stone & Randall Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2013)

This mystery thriller series by Tim Ellis comprises two completed novels published between 2011 and 2013. The books should be read in their publication order, beginning with Jacob's Ladder followed by The Gordian Knot. Ellis combines elements of mystery and thriller fiction across this compact two-book series.

Start with Jacob's Ladder and read in order.

Tom Gabriel Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2018)

The Tom Gabriel series comprises five mystery and thriller novels by Tim Ellis, published between 2012 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Footprints of the Dead and concluding with Rage of the Dead. These books follow a consistent detective narrative across the five installments.

Start with Footprints of the Dead, the first of 5 books in the Tom Gabriel series.

Start this series with Footprints of the Dead

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Footprints of the Dead
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Whispers of the Dead
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Urban & Brazil Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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Staring into the Darkness

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tim Ellis written?
Tim Ellis has written 84 books across 19 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Tim Ellis series?
Here are the first books in Tim Ellis's series: Cyrus Kane: An Ill Wind; Genghis Khan: Warrior: Path of Destiny; Inigo Morgan: As You Sow, So Shall You Reap; Josiah Dark: Dark Christmas; Parish & Richards: A Life for a Life.
What order should I read Tim Ellis's books?
We recommend reading Tim Ellis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Tim Ellis's series complete?
Tim Ellis has 18 completed series.

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