📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books Best for beginners - Start with "Say It with Poison" (1991)
Publication Order of Fran Varady Books Popular choice - Start with "Asking for Trouble" (1997)
Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books Popular choice - Start with "A Rare Interest in Corpses / The Companion" (2006)
Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books Popular choice - Start with "Mud, Muck and Dead Things" (2009)

About the Author

Ann Granger is a British author of crime fiction. Born in 1939, she started out writing historical romance novels using the pen name of Ann Hulme. She first used her nom de plume with the publication of A Poor Relation, her 1979 novel. Ann Granger attended the University of London, where she earned her degree in Modern Languages. After she graduated from the University of London, she went to France for a year to teach English. After that, she went on to work at British consulates as well as embassies in different European countries that included Prague, Munich, and Lusaka. She met her husband while posted in Prague as they both were working for the British embassy there. After school, she got married and ended up living in Germany and Zambia before returning once more to Oxfordshire in Eng. Ann Granger is the author of over 46 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Ann Granger has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books

15 books
  • Say It with Poison Experience the magic of 'Say It with Poison' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books universe.
    (1991) ⭐ Start here
  • A Season for Murder In 'A Season for Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (1991) ⭐ Start here
  • Cold in the Earth In 'Cold in the Earth', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books saga.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here
  • Murder Among Us In 'Murder Among Us', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here
  • Where Old Bones Lie The Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series continues with 'Where Old Bones Lie', another thrilling entry from Ann Granger.
    (1993) ⭐ Start here
  • A Fine Place for Death In 'A Fine Place for Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here
  • Flowers for His Funeral 'Flowers for His Funeral' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here
  • Candle for a Corpse In 'Candle for a Corpse', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (1995) ⭐ Start here
  • A Touch of Mortality Join the adventure in 'A Touch of Mortality' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • A Word After Dying Join the adventure in 'A Word After Dying' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • Call the Dead Again In 'Call the Dead Again', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (1998) ⭐ Start here
  • Beneath These Stones Experience the magic of 'Beneath These Stones' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books universe.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here
  • Shades of Murder In 'Shades of Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2000) ⭐ Start here
  • A Restless Evil Experience the magic of 'A Restless Evil' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books universe.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • That Way Murder Lies In 'That Way Murder Lies', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2004) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Fran Varady Books

7 books
  • Asking for Trouble 'Asking for Trouble' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fran Varady Books series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (1997)
  • Keeping Bad Company 'Keeping Bad Company' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fran Varady Books series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (1997)
  • Running Scared 'Running Scared' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fran Varady Books series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (1998)
  • Risking It All The Publication Order of Fran Varady Books series continues with 'Risking It All', another thrilling entry from Ann Granger.
    (2001)
  • Watching Out The Publication Order of Fran Varady Books series continues with 'Watching Out', another thrilling entry from Ann Granger.
    (2002)
  • Mixing with Murder In 'Mixing with Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Fran Varady Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2005)
  • Rattling the Bones 'Rattling the Bones' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fran Varady Books series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (2007)

Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books

9 books
  • A Rare Interest in Corpses / The Companion In 'A Rare Interest in Corpses / The Companion', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2006)
  • A Mortal Curiosity Join the adventure in 'A Mortal Curiosity' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2007)
  • A Better Quality of Murder In 'A Better Quality of Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2010)
  • A Particular Eye for Villainy Experience the magic of 'A Particular Eye for Villainy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books universe.
    (2012)
  • The Testimony of the Hanged Man Experience the magic of 'The Testimony of the Hanged Man' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books universe.
    (2014)
  • The Dead Woman of Deptford In 'The Dead Woman of Deptford', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2016)
  • The Murderer's Apprentice In 'The Murderer's Apprentice', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2019)
  • The Truth-Seeker's Wife Experience the magic of 'The Truth-Seeker's Wife' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books universe.
    (2021)
  • The Old Rogue of Limehouse In 'The Old Rogue of Limehouse', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Lizzie Martin/Inspector Ben Ross Books saga.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books

8 books
  • Mud, Muck and Dead Things In 'Mud, Muck and Dead Things', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2009)
  • Rack, Ruin and Murder In 'Rack, Ruin and Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2011)
  • Bricks and Mortality 'Bricks and Mortality' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (2013)
  • Dead in the Water In 'Dead in the Water', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2015)
  • Rooted in Evil 'Rooted in Evil' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (2017)
  • An Unfinished Murder In 'An Unfinished Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2018)
  • A Matter of Murder In 'A Matter of Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2019)
  • Death on the Prowl In 'Death on the Prowl', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Campbell and Carter Mystery Books series by Ann Granger.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

6 books
  • A Poor Relation In 'A Poor Relation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1979)
  • Summer Heiress 'Summer Heiress' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (1981)
  • The Garden Of Azure Dragon Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Garden Of Azure Dragon', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ann Granger.
    (1986)
  • The Unexpected American Experience the magic of 'The Unexpected American' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1988)
  • A Scandalous Bargain Join the adventure in 'A Scandalous Bargain' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ann Granger.
    (1989)
  • False Fortune In 'False Fortune', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1989)

Publication Order of Anthologies

1 books
  • Malice Domestic 9 'Malice Domestic 9' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Ann Granger has created.
    (2000)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Ann Granger?

Ann Granger is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 46 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Ann Granger book series to start with?

For readers new to Ann Granger's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Mitchell and Markby Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 15 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Ann Granger's writing.

Q: How many books has Ann Granger written?

Ann Granger has written over 46 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.