W.J. Burley Reading Order
3 series · 29 books
W.J. Burley was a distinguished crime novelist from Cornwall, recognized for his compelling detective stories, particularly those featuring Charles Wycliffe. He authored 29 books across three series, including the acclaimed Wycliffe series and Henry Pym, along with several standalone novels. Active between 1968 and 2000, Burley’s work earned a devoted following and inspired a successful television adaptation.
Henry Pym Series
Complete2 books (1974–1983)
Start with A Taste of Power and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1977–1981)
Start with The Schoolmaster, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Wycliffe Series
Complete23 books (1968–2000)
Start with Wycliffe and the Three Toed Pussy, the first of 23 books in the Wycliffe series.
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| 1 |  Wycliffe and the Three Toed Pussy 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Wycliffe and How to Kill a Cat 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Wycliffe and the Guilt Edged Alibi 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Wycliffe and Death in a Salubrious Place 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Wycliffe and Death in Stanley Street 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Wycliffe and the Pea Green Boat 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Wycliffe And The Schoolgirls 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Wycliffe and the School Bullies 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Wycliffe and the Scapegoat 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Wycliffe in Paul's Court 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Wycliffe's Wild Goose Chase 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Wycliffe and the Beales 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Wycliffe and the Four Jacks 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Wycliffe and the Quiet Virgin 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Wycliffe and the Winsor Blue 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Wycliffe And The Tangled Web 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Wycliffe and the Cycle of Death 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Wycliffe and the Dead Flautist 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Wycliffe and the Last Rites 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Wycliffe and the Dunes Mystery 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Wycliffe and the House of Fear 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Wycliffe and the Redhead 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Wycliffe and the Guild of Nine 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has W.J. Burley written?
- W.J. Burley has written 29 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1968 to 2000.
- What is the first book in each W.J. Burley series?
- Here are the first books in W.J. Burley's series: Henry Pym: A Taste of Power; Wycliffe: Wycliffe and the Three Toed Pussy.
- What order should I read W.J. Burley's books?
- We recommend reading W.J. Burley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are W.J. Burley's series complete?
- W.J. Burley has 3 completed series.