Wendy Cartmell Reading Order

4 books (2025–2025)

The Alex Morgan Paranormal Investigator series by Wendy Cartmell consists of four books blending fantasy, mystery, and thriller elements. Beginning with Hunter of Evil and continuing through The Collector's Price, The Watcher's Fall, and Vessels of Power, these entries should be read in publication order. The series is ongoing, with all four books released in 2025.

Start with Hunter of Evil, the first of 4 books in the Alex Morgan Paranormal Investigator series.

5 books (2016–2019)

The Crane & Anderson series consists of five complete fantasy mystery novels published between 2016 and 2019 by Wendy Cartmell. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Death Elements and continuing through Death Rites, Death Call, A Grave Death, and concluding with A Cold Death. The series blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction into a cohesive narrative arc.

Start with Death Elements, the first of 5 books in the Crane & Anderson series.

3 books (2023–2024)

The Crane Cold Case Thrillers series consists of three mysteries by Wendy Cartmell, with the first installment arriving in 2023 and the series still expanding as of 2024. These connected crime novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold Remains, followed by Cold Times and Cold Water. The series blends mystery and thriller elements with literary sensibilities to explore cold cases through the Crane investigative lens.

Start with Cold Remains and read in order.

3 books (2014–2016)

The Emma Harrison Mystery series comprises three complete fantasy-mystery novels published between 2014 and 2016. Written by Wendy Cartmell, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Past Judgement, followed by Mortal Judgment and Joint Judgment. This trilogy blends elements of literary fiction with mystery and fantasy throughout its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Past Judgement and read in order.

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1	Past Judgement 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mortal Judgment 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Joint Judgement 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2022)

Wendy Cartmell's Haunted Short Stories/Novellas series consists of two books published between 2019 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Gamble with Death followed by Bramble Cottage. These supernatural tales blend elements of fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction.

Start with Gamble with Death and read in order.

7 books (2019–2022)

The Jo Wolfe series comprises seven fantasy mystery novels published between 2019 and 2022, following a complete story arc that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Touching the Dead and concluding with Finding the Dead, this series blends literary fiction with supernatural elements across its full span. All seven books were released within a three-year window, with the series appearing to be finished rather than ongoing.

Start with Touching the Dead, the first of 7 books in the Jo Wolfe series.

5 books (2021–2021)

The Muddlebay Mysteries is a five-book fantasy mystery series by Wendy Cartmell, beginning with Body at School in 2021 and concluding with Body on Show. The series should be read in publication order to follow the developing mystery storylines across the interconnected books. Though no additional titles have been announced since the final 2021 release, the series appears to be complete.

Start with Body at School, the first of 5 books in the Muddlebay Mysteries series.

9 books (2011–2016)

The Sgt Major Crane series spans nine standalone novels published between 2011 and 2016, blending fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction elements. Written by Wendy Cartmell, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with 40 Days 40 Nights and continuing through Steps to Heaven, No Mercy, Violation/Honour Bound, Cordon of Lies, Hijack, Regenerate, Glass Cutter, and concluding with Solid Proof. Each book features the character Sgt Major Crane across different narrative scenarios.

Start with 40 Days 40 Nights, the first of 9 books in the Sgt Major Crane series.

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1	40 Days 40 Nights 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Steps to Heaven 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	No Mercy 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Violation / Honour Bound 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cordon of Lies 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Hijack 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Regenerate 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Glass Cutter 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Solid Proof 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2014–2014)

11 books (2025–2026)

The Moorland Shadows is an ongoing fantasy mystery series by Wendy Cartmell that blends literary fiction with suspenseful storytelling. The series consists of seven books published between 2025 and 2026, beginning with The Heritage Cider Murder. Read the books in publication order to experience the full narrative arc of this atmospheric collection.

Start with The Heritage Cider Murder, the first of 7 books in the The Moorland Shadows series.