📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Night She Died" (1980)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Harbingers of Fear" (1992)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "Valiant Doctors in the Frontier West" (2020)

About the Author

Dorothy Simpson is a renowned novelist from the United Kingdom, who is popular for writing mystery, thriller, crime fiction, and suspense stories. She is particularly famous for her long running Inspector Thanet book series. Author Simpson was born as Dorothy Preece Simpson on June 20, 1933 in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales. She was raised in South Wales and completed her schooling from the Bridgend Grammar School. Later, Simpson studied at the Bristol University and obtained a degree in the study of modern languages. Immediately after the completion of her graduation, author Simpson relocated to Kent, where she got involved in teaching French at the Dartford College. She also taught the grammar schools of Erith between 1955 and 1962. Author Simpson fell in love with the beautiful locatio. Dorothy Simpson is the author of over 17 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Dorothy Simpson has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books

15 books
  • The Night She Died In 'The Night She Died', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books saga.
    (1980) ⭐ Start here
  • Six Feet Under Experience the magic of 'Six Feet Under' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books universe.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Puppet For A Corpse In 'Puppet For A Corpse', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series by Dorothy Simpson.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Close Her Eyes In 'Close Her Eyes', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books saga.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Last Seen Alive The Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series continues with 'Last Seen Alive', another thrilling entry from Dorothy Simpson.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • Dead on Arrival In 'Dead on Arrival', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series by Dorothy Simpson.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • Element of Doubt Experience the magic of 'Element of Doubt' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books universe.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here
  • Suspicious Death In 'Suspicious Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series by Dorothy Simpson.
    (1988) ⭐ Start here
  • Dead By Morning In 'Dead By Morning', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series by Dorothy Simpson.
    (1989) ⭐ Start here
  • Doomed To Die Join the adventure in 'Doomed To Die' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series by Dorothy Simpson.
    (1991) ⭐ Start here
  • Wake the Dead In 'Wake the Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series by Dorothy Simpson.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here
  • No Laughing Matter In 'No Laughing Matter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books saga.
    (1993) ⭐ Start here
  • Day for Dying 'Day for Dying' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series, set in the world Dorothy Simpson has created.
    (1995) ⭐ Start here
  • Once Too Often In 'Once Too Often', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books saga.
    (1998) ⭐ Start here
  • Dead and Gone In 'Dead and Gone', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books series by Dorothy Simpson.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

1 books
  • Harbingers of Fear The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Harbingers of Fear', another thrilling entry from Dorothy Simpson.
    (1992)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Valiant Doctors in the Frontier West Join the adventure in 'Valiant Doctors in the Frontier West' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Dorothy Simpson.
    (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Dorothy Simpson?

Dorothy Simpson is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 17 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Inspector Thanet Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Dorothy Simpson book series to start with?

For readers new to Dorothy Simpson's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Inspector Thanet 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 Dorothy Simpson's writing.

Q: How many books has Dorothy Simpson written?

Dorothy Simpson has written over 17 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.