Bernard Knight
8
Book Series
55
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Sixties Mysteries Books
Best for beginners - Start with "The Thread of Evidence" (2015)
Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Sanctuary Seeker" (1998)
Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books
Popular choice - Start with "Crowner's Crusade" (2012)
Publication Order of Dr. Richard Pryor Mystery Books
Popular choice - Start with "Where Death Delights" (2010)
About the Author
Professor Bernard Henry Knight, CBE is a British author who has written a number of book series in the murder mystery genre. He was born in 1931 in Cardiff, Wales and has served his country in the military as a medical officer, performing several high-profile autopsies that later on became a basis for his crime mystery fiction books. Bernard Knight began writing in his early years, but it was in 1963 that he made his first breakthrough after publishing his first crime novel. Since then he has written several other fiction and non-fiction books. Bernard Knight published some of his books using the pseudonym, Bernard Picton. He is best known for the Crowner John Mysteries Series that features one of the earliest fictional coroners in Britain. Bernard Knight has also written scripts for radio. Bernard Knight is the author of over 55 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Sixties Mysteries Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Bernard Knight has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Sixties Mysteries Books
2 books
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The Thread of Evidence In 'The Thread of Evidence', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Sixties Mysteries Books saga.(2015) ⭐ Start here
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Mistress Murder In 'Mistress Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Sixties Mysteries Books series by Bernard Knight.(2015) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books
15 books
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The Sanctuary Seeker The Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series continues with 'The Sanctuary Seeker', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(1998)
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The Poisoned Chalice The Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series continues with 'The Poisoned Chalice', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(1998)
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Crowner's Quest Experience the magic of 'Crowner's Quest' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books universe.(1999)
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The Awful Secret Experience the magic of 'The Awful Secret' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books universe.(2000)
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The Tinner's Corpse In 'The Tinner's Corpse', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2001)
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The Grim Reaper Join the adventure in 'The Grim Reaper' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2002)
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Fear in the Forest The Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series continues with 'Fear in the Forest', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(2003)
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The Witch Hunter 'The Witch Hunter' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2004)
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Figure of Hate Experience the magic of 'Figure of Hate' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books universe.(2005)
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The Elixir of Death In 'The Elixir of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2006)
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The Noble Outlaw In 'The Noble Outlaw', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books saga.(2007)
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The Manor of Death In 'The Manor of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2008)
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Crowner Royal The Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series continues with 'Crowner Royal', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(2009)
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A Plague of Heretics Join the adventure in 'A Plague of Heretics' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2010)
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Crowner's Crusade 'Crowner's Crusade' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series, set in the world Bernard Knight has created.(2012)
Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books
15 books
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Crowner's Crusade 'Crowner's Crusade' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series, set in the world Bernard Knight has created.(2012)
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The Sanctuary Seeker The Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series continues with 'The Sanctuary Seeker', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(1998)
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The Poisoned Chalice The Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series continues with 'The Poisoned Chalice', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(1998)
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Crowner's Quest Experience the magic of 'Crowner's Quest' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books universe.(1999)
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The Awful Secret Experience the magic of 'The Awful Secret' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books universe.(2000)
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The Tinner's Corpse In 'The Tinner's Corpse', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2001)
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The Grim Reaper Join the adventure in 'The Grim Reaper' as the story unfolds across the Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2002)
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Fear in the Forest The Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series continues with 'Fear in the Forest', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(2003)
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The Witch Hunter 'The Witch Hunter' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2004)
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Figure of Hate Experience the magic of 'Figure of Hate' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books universe.(2005)
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The Elixir of Death In 'The Elixir of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2006)
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The Noble Outlaw In 'The Noble Outlaw', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books saga.(2007)
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The Manor of Death In 'The Manor of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2008)
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Crowner Royal The Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series continues with 'Crowner Royal', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(2009)
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A Plague of Heretics Join the adventure in 'A Plague of Heretics' as the story unfolds across the Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2010)
Publication Order of Dr. Richard Pryor Mystery Books
3 books
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Where Death Delights In 'Where Death Delights', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Dr. Richard Pryor Mystery Books series by Bernard Knight.(2010)
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According to the Evidence 'According to the Evidence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dr. Richard Pryor Mystery Books series, set in the world Bernard Knight has created.(2011)
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Grounds for Appeal In 'Grounds for Appeal', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dr. Richard Pryor Mystery Books saga.(2012)
Publication Order of Tom Howden Books
1 books
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Dead in the Dog In 'Dead in the Dog', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Tom Howden Books series by Bernard Knight.(2012)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
8 books
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The Lately Deceased The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Lately Deceased', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(1963)
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Russian Roulette In 'Russian Roulette', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1968)
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Policeman's Progress 'Policeman's Progress' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Bernard Knight.(1969)
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Tiger at Bay Join the adventure in 'Tiger at Bay' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Bernard Knight.(1970)
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Lion Rampant The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Lion Rampant', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(1972)
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The Expert Experience the magic of 'The Expert' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1976)
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Madoc 'Madoc' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Bernard Knight has created.(1977)
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Brennan Join the adventure in 'Brennan' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Bernard Knight.(2003)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books
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Murder, Suicide Or Accident In 'Murder, Suicide Or Accident', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Bernard Knight.(1971)
Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books
10 books
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The Tainted Relic 'The Tainted Relic' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series, set in the world Bernard Knight has created.(2005)
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Sword of Shame The Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series continues with 'Sword of Shame', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(2006)
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House of Shadows In 'House of Shadows', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books saga.(2007)
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The Lost Prophecies 'The Lost Prophecies' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series, set in the world Bernard Knight has created.(2008)
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King Arthur's Bones Join the adventure in 'King Arthur's Bones' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series by Bernard Knight.(2009)
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The Sacred Stone Join the adventure in 'The Sacred Stone' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series by Bernard Knight.(2010)
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Hill of Bones The Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series continues with 'Hill of Bones', another thrilling entry from Bernard Knight.(2011)
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The First Murder In 'The First Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series by Bernard Knight.(2012)
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The False Virgin 'The False Virgin' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series, set in the world Bernard Knight has created.(2013)
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The Deadliest Sin In 'The Deadliest Sin', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Medieval Murderers Books series by Bernard Knight.(2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Bernard Knight?
Bernard Knight is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 55 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Sixties Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Crowner John Mystery Books, Chronological Order of Crowner John Mystery Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Bernard Knight book series to start with?
For readers new to Bernard Knight's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Sixties Mysteries Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Bernard Knight's writing.
Q: How many books has Bernard Knight written?
Bernard Knight has written over 55 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.