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ⓘ About Jo Bannister
Jo Bannister is a British author known for her crime fiction novels. She resides in Northern Ireland and previously worked as a journalist and editor for local newspapers. After stepping away from journalism, her novels gained recognition, earning award nominations. Outside of writing, she enjoys spending time with her horse and dog and exploring historical sites. Her stories are praised for their well-developed characters and engaging narratives. The protagonists feel authentic, drawing readers into their journeys. The plots are carefully structured, balancing tension with clarity. This approach keeps the stories compelling without unnecessary complexity. She continues to write, currently focusing on a new series of psychological crime thrillers.
All Book Series by Jo Bannister
Still Life
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 1986 Anthology · Miriam Borgenicht
Death Of A Healing Woman
Book 9 of 15 · published 1996 Anthology · Allana Martin
So Dear To Wicked Men
Book 12 of 15 · published 1996 Anthology · Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou
The Lithium Murder
Book 14 of 15 · published 1999 Anthology · Camille Minichino
Rosewood's Ashes
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2001 Anthology · Aileen Schumacher
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jo Bannister?
Jo Bannister is a British author known for her crime fiction novels. She resides in Northern Ireland and previously worked as a journalist and editor for local newspapers. After stepping away from journalism, her novels gained recognition, earning award nominations.
Which Jo Bannister series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Clio Rees & Harry Marsh series, the earliest of Jo Bannister's multi-book series: it opens with Striving with Gods (1984) and runs to 4 books across 1984–2006, ending with The Fifth Cataract (2006). Jo Bannister's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jo Bannister written?
Jo Bannister has 57 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1981 and 2021. 47 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Worldwide Library Mystery series with 15 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jo Bannister's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jo Bannister's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Clio Rees & Harry Marsh (1984–2006, 4 books), Worldwide Library Mystery (1986–2001, 15 books) and Mickey Flynn (1990–1991, 2 books), plus 4 more.
How are Jo Bannister's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jo Bannister's 57 books into 7 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Worldwide Library Mystery (15 books, 1986–2001); Brodie Farrell (9 books, 2001–2020); Hazel Best & Gabriel Ash (8 books, 2013–2021); Castlemere (7 books, 1993–2000); Clio Rees & Harry Marsh (4 books, 1984–2006), plus 2 further series.