📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Laetitia Talbot Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Tomb of Zeus" (2007)
Publication Order of Detective John Redfyre Mystery Books Popular choice - Start with "Fall of Angels" (2018)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "An Old Magic" (2003)

About the Author

Born in Northern England in the United Kingdom, Barbara Cleverly, a former teacher, studied and graduated from the University of Durham. Although, currently working both in Cambridgeshire and in Suffolk, she stays in Cambridge. Barbara Cleverly is known to have given birth to one son and parented him along with some her other five step children. Barbara cleverly is therefore an award winning writer, that not only received the CWA award in the year 2004, but some of her other book series also got shortlisted in the year 1999 for various awards, with the Last Kashmir Rose receiving accolades as one of the NewYork times Notable Books. Interestingly, Barbara is known to be quite familiar with East of England to an extent that her Latin Hall of An Old Magic book was actually inspired by the med. Barbara Cleverly is the author of over 22 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Laetitia Talbot Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Barbara Cleverly has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books

13 books
  • The Last Kashmiri Rose Join the adventure in 'The Last Kashmiri Rose' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books series by Barbara Cleverly.
    (2001) ⭐ Start here
  • Ragtime in Simla The Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books series continues with 'Ragtime in Simla', another thrilling entry from Barbara Cleverly.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • The Damascened Blade In 'The Damascened Blade', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books saga.
    (2003) ⭐ Start here
  • The Palace Tiger Experience the magic of 'The Palace Tiger' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books universe.
    (2004) ⭐ Start here
  • The Bee's Kiss 'The Bee's Kiss' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books series by Barbara Cleverly.
    (2005) ⭐ Start here
  • Tug of War 'Tug of War' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books series, set in the world Barbara Cleverly has created.
    (2006) ⭐ Start here
  • Folly du Jour In 'Folly du Jour', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books saga.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Strange Images of Death In 'Strange Images of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books series by Barbara Cleverly.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • The Blood Royal In 'The Blood Royal', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books saga.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • Not My Blood The Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books series continues with 'Not My Blood', another thrilling entry from Barbara Cleverly.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • A Spider in the Cup Experience the magic of 'A Spider in the Cup' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books universe.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Enter Pale Death In 'Enter Pale Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books series by Barbara Cleverly.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • Diana's Altar The Publication Order of Detective Joe Sandilands Books series continues with 'Diana's Altar', another thrilling entry from Barbara Cleverly.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Detective John Redfyre Mystery Books

2 books
  • Fall of Angels The Publication Order of Detective John Redfyre Mystery Books series continues with 'Fall of Angels', another thrilling entry from Barbara Cleverly.
    (2018)
  • Invitation to Die The Publication Order of Detective John Redfyre Mystery Books series continues with 'Invitation to Die', another thrilling entry from Barbara Cleverly.
    (2019)

Publication Order of Laetitia Talbot Books

3 books
  • The Tomb of Zeus The Publication Order of Laetitia Talbot Books series continues with 'The Tomb of Zeus', another thrilling entry from Barbara Cleverly.
    (2007)
  • Bright Hair About the Bone The Publication Order of Laetitia Talbot Books series continues with 'Bright Hair About the Bone', another thrilling entry from Barbara Cleverly.
    (2008)
  • A Darker God Experience the magic of 'A Darker God' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Laetitia Talbot Books universe.
    (2010)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

2 books
  • An Old Magic 'An Old Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Barbara Cleverly.
    (2003)
  • The Corn Maiden Experience the magic of 'The Corn Maiden' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

2 books
  • The Ellie Hardwick Mysteries In 'The Ellie Hardwick Mysteries', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2012)
  • The New Cambridge Mysteries Experience the magic of 'The New Cambridge Mysteries' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2015)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Barbara Cleverly?

Barbara Cleverly is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 22 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Laetitia Talbot Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Barbara Cleverly book series to start with?

For readers new to Barbara Cleverly's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Laetitia Talbot Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Barbara Cleverly's writing.

Q: How many books has Barbara Cleverly written?

Barbara Cleverly has written over 22 books across 5 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.