📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books Best for beginners - Start with "Divided House" (2018)
Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books Popular choice - Start with "Life & Death" (2019)
Publication Order of J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Homewrecker" (2024)
Publication Order of Misty Isle Books Popular choice - Start with "A Long Time Dead" (2023)

About the Author

J.M. Dalgliesh is an English author of crime mystery books famously known for Dark Yorkshire series. He was born in South Coast of England and spent his childhood in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Dalgliesh has worked with the retail sector, power transmission industry, in a bakery and at call centres but the greatest challenge of all being a stay at home father. J.M Dalgliesh became a published author in 2018 when Divided House the first book in Dark Yorkshire was published. The series features Detective Investigator Nathaniel Caslin and are set in Yorkshire, England, and the plotline takes some of the United Kingdom’s beautiful and rugged landscapes from the North York Moors and the North Sea coastline. The main character, Caslin is a flawed but brilliant fighting his personal demons and als. J.M. Dalgliesh is the author of over 31 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, J.M. Dalgliesh has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books

6 books
  • Divided House Experience the magic of 'Divided House' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books universe.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Blacklight The Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books series continues with 'Blacklight', another thrilling entry from J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • The Dogs in the Street In 'The Dogs in the Street', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books saga.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Blood Money Join the adventure in 'Blood Money' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Fear the Past The Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books series continues with 'Fear the Past', another thrilling entry from J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • The Sixth Precept 'The Sixth Precept' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books series, set in the world J.M. Dalgliesh has created.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books

17 books
  • Life & Death In 'Life & Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2019)
  • One Lost Soul In 'One Lost Soul', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books saga.
    (2019)
  • Bury Your Past The Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series continues with 'Bury Your Past', another thrilling entry from J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2019)
  • Kill Our Sins In 'Kill Our Sins', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2020)
  • Tell No Tales Experience the magic of 'Tell No Tales' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books universe.
    (2020)
  • Hear No Evil In 'Hear No Evil', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books saga.
    (2020)
  • The Dead Call In 'The Dead Call', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2020)
  • Kill Them Cold In 'Kill Them Cold', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2021)
  • A Dark Sin In 'A Dark Sin', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books saga.
    (2021)
  • To Die For Join the adventure in 'To Die For' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2021)
  • Fool Me Twice Join the adventure in 'Fool Me Twice' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2022)
  • The Raven Song Experience the magic of 'The Raven Song' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books universe.
    (2022)
  • Angel of Death In 'Angel of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2022)
  • Dead to Me In 'Dead to Me', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2023)
  • Blood Runs Cold In 'Blood Runs Cold', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books saga.
    (2023)
  • Watch and Prey In 'Watch and Prey', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books saga.
    (2024)
  • When Death Calls In 'When Death Calls', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2025)

Publication Order of J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels

2 books
  • Homewrecker 'Homewrecker' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels series, set in the world J.M. Dalgliesh has created.
    (2024)
  • Family Doctor 'Family Doctor' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels series, set in the world J.M. Dalgliesh has created.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Misty Isle Books

6 books
  • A Long Time Dead In 'A Long Time Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Misty Isle Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2023)
  • The Dead Man of Storr In 'The Dead Man of Storr', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Misty Isle Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2023)
  • The Talisker Dead In 'The Talisker Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Misty Isle Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2024)
  • The Cuillin Dead In 'The Cuillin Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Misty Isle Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2024)
  • A Dead Man on Staffin Beach In 'A Dead Man on Staffin Beach', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Misty Isle Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2025)
  • Death at Neist Point In 'Death at Neist Point', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Misty Isle Books series by J.M. Dalgliesh.
    (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is J.M. Dalgliesh?

J.M. Dalgliesh is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 31 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books, Publication Order of Hidden Norfolk Books, Publication Order of J.M. Dalgliesh Standalone Novels. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best J.M. Dalgliesh book series to start with?

For readers new to J.M. Dalgliesh's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Dark Yorkshire Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 6 books, it offers a perfect entry point to J.M. Dalgliesh's writing.

Q: How many books has J.M. Dalgliesh written?

J.M. Dalgliesh has written over 31 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.