📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Dark Winter" (2012)
Publication Order of Nicholas Roe Books Popular choice - Start with "Blood Money / The Guest House" (2020)
Publication Order of Lakeland Trilogy Books Popular choice - Start with "Still Waters / Into the Woods" (2020)

About the Author

David Mark is one of the most popular authors from The United Kingdom, who has written several highly successful books in the crime, mystery, and thriller genres. He is particularly famous for writing down the Aector McAvoy crime series. Before beginning his writing career, author Mark used to work as a journalist and spent around 15 years in the field. For the first seven years, he was associated with The Yorkshire Post as a crime reporter. He used to keep walking on the Hull streets very often in search of the reports of crime. Eventually, the region went on to become the setting for the plots of the novels written by author Mark in the Aector McAvoy series. The writing style of author Mark is very much influenced by the number of court cases that he covered during his journalist career. David Mark is the author of over 33 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, David Mark has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Cordelia Hemlock Books

2 books
  • The Mausoleum / The Burying Ground The Publication Order of Cordelia Hemlock Books series continues with 'The Mausoleum / The Burying Ground', another thrilling entry from David Mark.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • The Whispering Dead In 'The Whispering Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cordelia Hemlock Books series by David Mark.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books

17 books
  • The Dark Winter Join the adventure in 'The Dark Winter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series by David Mark.
    (2012)
  • Original Skin The Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series continues with 'Original Skin', another thrilling entry from David Mark.
    (2013)
  • Sorrow Bound In 'Sorrow Bound', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books saga.
    (2014)
  • Taking Pity In 'Taking Pity', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books saga.
    (2015)
  • Dead Pretty In 'Dead Pretty', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series by David Mark.
    (2016)
  • Cruel Mercy In 'Cruel Mercy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books saga.
    (2017)
  • Scorched Earth 'Scorched Earth' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series, set in the world David Mark has created.
    (2018)
  • Cold Bones Experience the magic of 'Cold Bones' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books universe.
    (2019)
  • Darkness Falls 'Darkness Falls' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series, set in the world David Mark has created.
    (2020)
  • A Bad Death In 'A Bad Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series by David Mark.
    (2020)
  • Fire of Lies Experience the magic of 'Fire of Lies' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books universe.
    (2021)
  • Past Life 'Past Life' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series, set in the world David Mark has created.
    (2021)
  • Blind Justice Join the adventure in 'Blind Justice' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series by David Mark.
    (2022)
  • Flesh and Blood In 'Flesh and Blood', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books saga.
    (2023)
  • The Burning Time 'The Burning Time' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series, set in the world David Mark has created.
    (2023)
  • Past Redemption Experience the magic of 'Past Redemption' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books universe.
    (2024)
  • After the Weeping Join the adventure in 'After the Weeping' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series by David Mark.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Nicholas Roe Books

1 books
  • Blood Money / The Guest House 'Blood Money / The Guest House' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Nicholas Roe Books series, set in the world David Mark has created.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Lakeland Trilogy Books

1 books
  • Still Waters / Into the Woods In 'Still Waters / Into the Woods', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Lakeland Trilogy Books saga.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Sal Delaney Books

3 books
  • When the Bough Breaks In 'When the Bough Breaks', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Sal Delaney Books saga.
    (2024)
  • Don't Say a Word 'Don't Say a Word' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sal Delaney Books series, set in the world David Mark has created.
    (2025)
  • Vale of Tears The Publication Order of Sal Delaney Books series continues with 'Vale of Tears', another thrilling entry from David Mark.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

8 books
  • Rush of Blood In 'Rush of Blood', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2019)
  • Still Waters / Into the Woods In 'Still Waters / Into the Woods', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2020)
  • Borrowed Time Join the adventure in 'Borrowed Time' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by David Mark.
    (2020)
  • Suspicious Minds The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Suspicious Minds', another thrilling entry from David Mark.
    (2020)
  • Blood Money / The Guest House 'Blood Money / The Guest House' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world David Mark has created.
    (2021)
  • Cages In 'Cages', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2021)
  • Piece of Mind Join the adventure in 'Piece of Mind' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by David Mark.
    (2021)
  • Anatomy of a Heretic The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Anatomy of a Heretic', another thrilling entry from David Mark.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Grave Of The Goblins 'Grave Of The Goblins' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world David Mark has created.
    (2014)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is David Mark?

David Mark is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 33 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Cordelia Hemlock Books, Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books, Publication Order of Nicholas Roe Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best David Mark book series to start with?

For readers new to David Mark's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of DS Aector McAvoy Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 17 books, it offers a perfect entry point to David Mark's writing.

Q: How many books has David Mark written?

David Mark has written over 33 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.