Elly Griffiths
7
Book Series
40
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books
Best for beginners - Start with "The Crossing Places" (2009)
Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Zig Zag Girl" (2014)
Publication Order of Justice Jones Books
Popular choice - Start with "A Girl Called Justice" (2019)
About the Author
A child comes up missing. When a child’s bones are found on a beach, the Detective Chief Inspector Harry Nelson asks Ruth Galloway for help to determine if these bones are the final remains of a missing little girl by the name of Lucy Downey. This little girl has been missing for ten years and since her disappearance, Detective Nelson has been receiving weird letters. These weird letters are about the little girl and about sacrifice and rituals. However, Ruth Galloway soon finds out these remains are actually two-thousand-years-old. Although they are not the remains of the missing little girl, Galloway is intrigued by the letters and the details about the girl’s disappearance and starts helping Detective Nelson to either find her dead or alive. The Janus Stone novel is another Ruth Gallowa. Elly Griffiths is the author of over 40 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Elly Griffiths has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Ali Dawson Books
3 books
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The Frozen People Join the adventure in 'The Frozen People' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ali Dawson Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2025) ⭐ Start here
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The Killing Time In 'The Killing Time', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Ali Dawson Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2026) ⭐ Start here
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The Case of the Christmas Card In 'The Case of the Christmas Card', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ali Dawson Books saga.(2026) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books
7 books
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The Zig Zag Girl Join the adventure in 'The Zig Zag Girl' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2014)
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Smoke and Mirrors Experience the magic of 'Smoke and Mirrors' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books universe.(2015)
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The Blood Card 'The Blood Card' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books series, set in the world Elly Griffiths has created.(2016)
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The Vanishing Box The Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books series continues with 'The Vanishing Box', another thrilling entry from Elly Griffiths.(2017)
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Now You See Them 'Now You See Them' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books series, set in the world Elly Griffiths has created.(2019)
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The Midnight Hour In 'The Midnight Hour', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books saga.(2021)
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The Great Deceiver Join the adventure in 'The Great Deceiver' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2023)
Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books
17 books
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The Crossing Places In 'The Crossing Places', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books saga.(2009)
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The Janus Stone Experience the magic of 'The Janus Stone' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books universe.(2010)
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The House at Sea's End 'The House at Sea's End' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series, set in the world Elly Griffiths has created.(2011)
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A Room Full of Bones 'A Room Full of Bones' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series, set in the world Elly Griffiths has created.(2011)
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Ruth's First Christmas Tree The Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series continues with 'Ruth's First Christmas Tree', another thrilling entry from Elly Griffiths.(2012)
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A Dying Fall / Tomb of the Raven King Join the adventure in 'A Dying Fall / Tomb of the Raven King' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2012)
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The Outcast Dead In 'The Outcast Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2014)
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The Ghost Fields Experience the magic of 'The Ghost Fields' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books universe.(2015)
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The Woman in Blue 'The Woman in Blue' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series, set in the world Elly Griffiths has created.(2016)
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The Chalk Pit In 'The Chalk Pit', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books saga.(2017)
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The Dark Angel The Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series continues with 'The Dark Angel', another thrilling entry from Elly Griffiths.(2018)
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The Stone Circle The Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series continues with 'The Stone Circle', another thrilling entry from Elly Griffiths.(2019)
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The Lantern Men 'The Lantern Men' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series, set in the world Elly Griffiths has created.(2020)
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The Man in Black In 'The Man in Black', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books saga.(2020)
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The Night Hawks Experience the magic of 'The Night Hawks' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books universe.(2021)
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The Locked Room The Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books series continues with 'The Locked Room', another thrilling entry from Elly Griffiths.(2022)
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The Last Remains In 'The Last Remains', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books saga.(2023)
Publication Order of Justice Jones Books
4 books
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A Girl Called Justice In 'A Girl Called Justice', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Justice Jones Books saga.(2019)
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The Smugglers' Secret 'The Smugglers' Secret' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Justice Jones Books series, set in the world Elly Griffiths has created.(2020)
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A Ghost in the Garden Join the adventure in 'A Ghost in the Garden' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Justice Jones Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2021)
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The Spy at the Window 'The Spy at the Window' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Justice Jones Books series, set in the world Elly Griffiths has created.(2022)
Publication Order of Harbinder Kaur Books
4 books
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The Stranger Diaries Experience the magic of 'The Stranger Diaries' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harbinder Kaur Books universe.(2018)
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The Postscript Murders In 'The Postscript Murders', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Harbinder Kaur Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2020)
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Bleeding Heart Yard 'Bleeding Heart Yard' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Harbinder Kaur Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2022)
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The Last Word Join the adventure in 'The Last Word' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Harbinder Kaur Books series by Elly Griffiths.(2024)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books
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The Man in Black: And Other Stories Experience the magic of 'The Man in Black: And Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(2024)
Publication Order of Anthologies
4 books
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Killer Women Crime Club Anthology #2 In 'Killer Women Crime Club Anthology #2', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Elly Griffiths.(2017)
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Marple: Twelve New Mysteries In 'Marple: Twelve New Mysteries', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2022)
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Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival In 'Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Elly Griffiths.(2024)
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Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club In 'Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Elly Griffiths.(2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Elly Griffiths?
Elly Griffiths is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 40 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Ali Dawson Books, Publication Order of Brighton Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Ruth Galloway Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Elly Griffiths book series to start with?
For readers new to Elly Griffiths's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Ruth Galloway 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 Elly Griffiths's writing.
Q: How many books has Elly Griffiths written?
Elly Griffiths has written over 40 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.