🎯 Where Should I Start?
ⓘ About Mark Ellis
He grew up in the shadow of his parents’ experience of the Second World War. His dad served in the wartime navy and died while a young man. His mom would tell him stories of watching the heavy bombardment of Swansea from the safe vantage point of a hill in Llanelli, and going to tea dances in wartime London under the doodlebugs and bombs. As a result of this, he has always been fascinated by World War Two and especially the Home Front and the fact that as the nation was engaged in this heroic endeavour, crime was flourishing. Robbery, rape, theft, and murder were rife and the Blitz provided the scope for widespread looting. It was an intriguing, cruel, and harsh world. This is the world of DCI Frank Merlin, the main character of Mark’s thriller series.
All Book Series by Mark Ellis
Prince's Gate / The Embassy Murders
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2011
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mark Ellis?
He grew up in the shadow of his parents’ experience of the Second World War. His dad served in the wartime navy and died while a young man. His mom would tell him stories of watching the heavy bombardment of Swansea from the safe vantage point of a hill in Llanelli, and going to tea dances in wartime London under the doodlebugs and bombs.
Which Mark Ellis series should I start with?
The best place to start is the DCI Frank Merlin series, the earliest of Mark Ellis's multi-book series: it opens with Prince's Gate / The Embassy Murders (2011) and runs to 6 books across 2011–2025, ending with Death of an Officer (2025).
How many books has Mark Ellis written?
Mark Ellis has 6 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2011 and 2025. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the DCI Frank Merlin series with 6 books.
In what order should Mark Ellis's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Mark Ellis's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are DCI Frank Merlin (2011–2025, 6 books).
How are Mark Ellis's books organised into series?
This guide splits Mark Ellis's 6 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: DCI Frank Merlin (6 books, 2011–2025).