E.C.R. Lorac
5
Book Series
77
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books
Best for beginners - Start with "Death of an Author" (1936)
Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books
Popular choice - Start with "A Double for Detection" (1945)
Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Murder on the Burrows" (1931)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "Death in Triplicate" (1958)
About the Author
E.C.R. Lorac was an English published author known for writing mystery and crime fiction novels. She wrote under a variety of pen names, from Mary le Bourne to Carol Rivett, E.C.R. Lorac, and Carol Carnac. The author was born Edith Caroline Rivett on May 6, 1894. When writing, she also chose to use the pen name Carol Carnac and the pseudonym E.C.R. Lorac for her books, the first three initials standing for her given name. She was born in what was then known as Hendon, Middlesex and what is now referred to as London in 1884. She was born to her father Harry and her mother Beatrice, their youngest daughter. Her parents also had two sisters before her. They would choose to emigrate in 1898 and packed up all their things and moved to Australia. Their purpose for moving was a serious one, as Ha. E.C.R. Lorac is the author of over 77 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, E.C.R. Lorac has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Inspector Ryvet Books
6 books
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Triple Death In 'Triple Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Ryvet Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1936) ⭐ Start here
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The Missing Rope Experience the magic of 'The Missing Rope' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Ryvet Books universe.(1937) ⭐ Start here
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Murder at Mornington In 'Murder at Mornington', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Ryvet Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1937) ⭐ Start here
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The Case of the First-Class Carriage Experience the magic of 'The Case of the First-Class Carriage' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Ryvet Books universe.(1939) ⭐ Start here
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When the Devil Was Sick In 'When the Devil Was Sick', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Ryvet Books saga.(1939) ⭐ Start here
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Death in the Diving Pool In 'Death in the Diving Pool', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Ryvet Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1940) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books
15 books
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A Double for Detection 'A Double for Detection' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series, set in the world E.C.R. Lorac has created.(1945)
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The Striped Suitcase 'The Striped Suitcase' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series, set in the world E.C.R. Lorac has created.(1946)
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Clue Sinister In 'Clue Sinister', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books saga.(1947)
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Over the Garden Wall 'Over the Garden Wall' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series, set in the world E.C.R. Lorac has created.(1948)
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Copy for Crime 'Copy for Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1950)
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Upstairs, downstairs Experience the magic of 'Upstairs, downstairs' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books universe.(1950)
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It\'s Her Own Funeral The Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series continues with 'It\'s Her Own Funeral', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1951)
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Crossed Skis Experience the magic of 'Crossed Skis' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books universe.(1952)
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Murder As a Fine Art In 'Murder As a Fine Art', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1953)
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A Policeman At the Door 'A Policeman At the Door' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1953)
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Impact of Evidence 'Impact of Evidence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series, set in the world E.C.R. Lorac has created.(1954)
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Murder Among Members In 'Murder Among Members', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1955)
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Rigging the Evidence The Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series continues with 'Rigging the Evidence', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1955)
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The Double Turn The Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books series continues with 'The Double Turn', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1956)
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Long Shadows Experience the magic of 'Long Shadows' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Julian Rivers Books universe.(1958)
Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books
46 books
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The Murder on the Burrows In 'The Murder on the Burrows', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1931)
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The Affair on Thor's Head The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'The Affair on Thor's Head', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1932)
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The Greenwell Mystery Experience the magic of 'The Greenwell Mystery' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books universe.(1932)
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Death On The Oxford Road In 'Death On The Oxford Road', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1933)
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The Case of Colonel Marchand Experience the magic of 'The Case of Colonel Marchand' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books universe.(1933)
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Murder in St. John's Wood In 'Murder in St. John's Wood', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1934)
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Murder in Chelsea In 'Murder in Chelsea', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1934)
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The Organ Speaks Join the adventure in 'The Organ Speaks' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1935)
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Post After Post-Mortem Experience the magic of 'Post After Post-Mortem' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books universe.(1936)
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A Pall for a Painter In 'A Pall for a Painter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books saga.(1936)
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Crime Counter Crime 'Crime Counter Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1936)
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These Names Make Clues The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'These Names Make Clues', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1937)
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Bats in the Belfry The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'Bats in the Belfry', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1937)
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Slippery Staircase Experience the magic of 'Slippery Staircase' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books universe.(1938)
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Black Beadle The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'Black Beadle', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1939)
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John Brown's Body The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'John Brown's Body', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1939)
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Tryst for a Tragedy 'Tryst for a Tragedy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series, set in the world E.C.R. Lorac has created.(1940)
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Death at Dyke's Corner In 'Death at Dyke's Corner', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1940)
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Case in the Clinic The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'Case in the Clinic', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1941)
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Rope's End, Rogue's End In 'Rope's End, Rogue's End', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books saga.(1942)
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The Sixteenth Stair Experience the magic of 'The Sixteenth Stair' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books universe.(1942)
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Checkmate to Murder In 'Checkmate to Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1944)
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Fell Murder In 'Fell Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1944)
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Murder by Matchlight In 'Murder by Matchlight', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1945)
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Fire in the Thatch In 'Fire in the Thatch', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books saga.(1946)
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Relative to Poison In 'Relative to Poison', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books saga.(1947)
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Part for a Poisoner The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'Part for a Poisoner', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1948)
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Death Before Dinner In 'Death Before Dinner', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1948)
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Policemen in the Precinct 'Policemen in the Precinct' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1949)
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Still Waters 'Still Waters' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series, set in the world E.C.R. Lorac has created.(1949)
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Accident by Design In 'Accident by Design', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books saga.(1951)
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Murder of a Martinet In 'Murder of a Martinet', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1951)
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Murder in the Mill-Race In 'Murder in the Mill-Race', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1952)
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The Dog It Was That Died In 'The Dog It Was That Died', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books saga.(1952)
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Crook O'Lune The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'Crook O'Lune', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1953)
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Let Well Alone 'Let Well Alone' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series, set in the world E.C.R. Lorac has created.(1954)
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Shroud of Darkness In 'Shroud of Darkness', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books saga.(1954)
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Ask A Policeman 'Ask A Policeman' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1955)
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Murder in Vienna In 'Murder in Vienna', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1956)
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Picture of Death In 'Picture of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1957)
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Dangerous Domicile The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'Dangerous Domicile', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1957)
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Murder On a Monument In 'Murder On a Monument', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1958)
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The Last Escape/Dishonour Among Thieves Join the adventure in 'The Last Escape/Dishonour Among Thieves' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1959)
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The Theft of the Iron Dogs The Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series continues with 'The Theft of the Iron Dogs', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1960)
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The Devil and the C.I.D. In 'The Devil and the C.I.D.', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books saga.(2012)
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Death Came Softly In 'Death Came Softly', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Robert MacDonald Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(2021)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
2 books
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Death in Triplicate In 'Death in Triplicate', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1958)
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Two-Way Murder In 'Two-Way Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by E.C.R. Lorac.(2021)
Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books
8 books
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Death of an Author In 'Death of an Author', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1936)
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Bats in the Belfry The Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series continues with 'Bats in the Belfry', another thrilling entry from E.C.R. Lorac.(1937)
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Checkmate to Murder In 'Checkmate to Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1944)
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Fell Murder In 'Fell Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1944)
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Murder by Matchlight In 'Murder by Matchlight', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1945)
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Fire in the Thatch In 'Fire in the Thatch', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books saga.(1946)
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Murder in the Mill-Race In 'Murder in the Mill-Race', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(1952)
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Two-Way Murder In 'Two-Way Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series by E.C.R. Lorac.(2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is E.C.R. Lorac?
E.C.R. Lorac is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 77 books. Popular series include Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best E.C.R. Lorac book series to start with?
For readers new to E.C.R. Lorac's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of British Library Crime Classics Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 8 books, it offers a perfect entry point to E.C.R. Lorac's writing.
Q: How many books has E.C.R. Lorac written?
E.C.R. Lorac has written over 77 books across 5 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.