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Peter Tremayne

Bestselling Author • 8 Series • 84 Books

8
Series
84
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books
Start with: Absolution by Murder (1994)
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Publication Order of Lan-Kern Books
Start with: The Fires of Lan-Kern (1980)
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Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Collections
Start with: Hemlock at Vespers (2000)

About Peter Tremayne

Going under the pseudonym of Peter Tremayne, the British author, literary biographer and historian Peter Berresford Ellis has been writing for quite some time now to much acclaim, who, along with his other pen-name of Peter MacAlan, has amassed a large body of work over the course of his career. Well known and equally well regarded for his long-running historical mysteries, most notably that of his Sister Fidelma series, he’s managed to garner a lot of positive attention over the years. Appreciated both nationally as well as internationally, he’s gotten a lot of traction throughout the years with his bestselling franchises that are lauded by both critics and the general public alike. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series, Peter Tremayne has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Peter Tremayne

Publication Order of Dracula Lives Books
3 books 1977–1980
1

Dracula Unborn / Bloodright

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dracula Unborn / Bloodright as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Dracula Lives Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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1977
2

The Revenge of Dracula

The Revenge of Dracula continues the Publication Order of Dracula Lives Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1978
3

Dracula, My Love

Dracula, My Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Dracula Lives Books series by Peter Tremayne.

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1980
Publication Order of Lan-Kern Books
3 books 1980–1984
1

The Fires of Lan-Kern

The Fires of Lan-Kern is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lan-Kern Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1980
2

The Destroyers of Lan-Kern

The Destroyers of Lan-Kern is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lan-Kern Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1983
3

The Buccaneers of Lan-Kern

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lan-Kern Books with The Buccaneers of Lan-Kern, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1984
Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Collections
2 books 2000–2004
1

Hemlock at Vespers

Hemlock at Vespers continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Collections story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
2

Whispers of the Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Whispers of the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Collections series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2004
Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books
36 books 1994–2025
1

Absolution by Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Absolution by Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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1994
2

Shroud for the Archbishop

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with Shroud for the Archbishop, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1995
3

Suffer Little Children

Suffer Little Children continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
4

The Subtle Serpent

The Subtle Serpent is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1996
5

The Spider's Web

The Spider's Web continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
6

Valley of the Shadow

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with Valley of the Shadow, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1998
7

The Monk Who Vanished

The Monk Who Vanished is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1999
8

Act of Mercy

Act of Mercy continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
9

Our Lady Of Darkness

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with Our Lady Of Darkness, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2000
10

Smoke in the Wind

Smoke in the Wind continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
11

The Haunted Abbot

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with The Haunted Abbot, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2002
12

Badger's Moon

Badger's Moon continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
13

The Leper's Bell

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with The Leper's Bell, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2004
14

Master of Souls

Master of Souls is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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2005
15

A Prayer for the Damned

A Prayer for the Damned is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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2006
16

Dancing with Demons

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with Dancing with Demons, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2007
17

The Council of the Cursed

The Council of the Cursed is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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2008
18

The Dove of Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Dove of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2009
19

The Chalice of Blood

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Chalice of Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2010
20

Behold a Pale Horse

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with Behold a Pale Horse, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2011
21

The Seventh Trumpet

The Seventh Trumpet continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
22

Atonement of Blood

A gripping mystery unfolds in Atonement of Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2013
23

The Devil's Seal

The Devil's Seal continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
24

The Spiteful Shadow

The Spiteful Shadow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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2015
25

The Second Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Second Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2015
26

The Lair of the White Fox

The Lair of the White Fox continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
27

Penance of the Damned

Penance of the Damned continues the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
28

Night of the Lightbringer

Night of the Lightbringer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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2017
29

Bloodmoon

A gripping mystery unfolds in Bloodmoon as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2018
30

Blood in Eden

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood in Eden as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2019
31

The Shapeshifter's Lair

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with The Shapeshifter's Lair, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2020
32

The House of Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in The House of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2021
33

Death of a Heretic

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death of a Heretic as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2022
34

Revenge of the Stormbringer

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with Revenge of the Stormbringer, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2023
35

Prophet of Blood

A gripping mystery unfolds in Prophet of Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2024
36

Grave of the Lawgiver

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books with Grave of the Lawgiver, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2025
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
16 books 1977–1991
1

Hound of Frankenstein

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Hound of Frankenstein, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1977
2

The Vengeance of She

The Vengeance of She is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1978
3

The Ants are Coming / The Ants

The Ants are Coming / The Ants is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1979
4

The Curse of Loch Ness

The Curse of Loch Ness continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1979
5

The Return of Raffles

The Return of Raffles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1981
6

Zombie!

Zombie! continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1981
7

The Morgow Rises!

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Morgow Rises!, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1982
8

Snowbeast!

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Snowbeast!, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1983
9

Raven of Destiny

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Raven of Destiny, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1984
10

Kiss of the Cobra

Kiss of the Cobra explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Peter Tremayne.

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1984
11

Angelus!

Angelus! continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1985
12

Swamp!

Swamp! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1985
13

Nicor!

Nicor! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1987
14

Trollnight

Trollnight continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1987
15

Ravenmoon / Bloodmist

A gripping mystery unfolds in Ravenmoon / Bloodmist as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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1988
16

Island of Shadows

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Island of Shadows, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1991
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 2005–2005
1

Murder in the Air

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder in the Air as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2005
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
4 books 1987–2024
1

My Lady of Hy-Brasil and Other Stories

My Lady of Hy-Brasil and Other Stories continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1987
2

Aisling and Other Irish Tales of Terror

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Aisling and Other Irish Tales of Terror, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1992
3

An Ensuing Evil and Others

An Ensuing Evil and Others continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
4

Made for Murders

A gripping mystery unfolds in Made for Murders as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2024
Publication Order of Anthologies
19 books 1979–2018
1

Irish Masters of Fantasy / The Wondersmith and Other Macabre Tales

Irish Masters of Fantasy / The Wondersmith and Other Macabre Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1979
2

Shadows 8

Shadows 8 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1985
3

Halloween Horrors

Halloween Horrors is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1986
4

Gaslight & Ghosts

Gaslight & Ghosts continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
5

The Mammoth Book of Vampires

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Vampires, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1992
6

The Giant Book of Zombies

The Giant Book of Zombies continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Tremayne's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
7

Historical Whodunits

Historical Whodunits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1993
8

The Mammoth Book of Zombies

The Mammoth Book of Zombies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1993
9

The Mammoth Book of Frankenstein

The Mammoth Book of Frankenstein is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1994
10

The Mammoth Book of Wolf Men / The Mammoth Book of Werewolves

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Wolf Men / The Mammoth Book of Werewolves, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1994
11

Shakespearean Whodunnits

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shakespearean Whodunnits, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1997
12

The Chronicles of the Round Table

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Chronicles of the Round Table, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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1999
13

Royal Whodunnits

Royal Whodunnits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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1999
14

Dark Detectives

The investigation intensifies in Dark Detectives, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Peter Tremayne's creation.

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1999
15

Phantoms of Venice

Phantoms of Venice is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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2001
16

...And the Dying is Easy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with ...And the Dying is Easy, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2001
17

My Sherlock Holmes

My Sherlock Holmes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Tremayne have come to expect.

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2003
18

Death By Dickens

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death By Dickens as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Peter Tremayne's mastery of suspense.

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2004
19

Flight or Fright

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Flight or Fright, another outstanding contribution from Peter Tremayne.

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2018

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Peter Tremayne?

Peter Tremayne is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 84 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dracula Lives Books, Publication Order of Lan-Kern Books, Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Collections. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Peter Tremayne series to start with?

For readers new to Peter Tremayne's work, the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 36 books. Begin with Absolution by Murder to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Peter Tremayne written?

Peter Tremayne has written over 84 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Peter Tremayne books in order?

Yes, reading Peter Tremayne's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Peter Tremayne write in?

Peter Tremayne writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 84 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Peter Tremayne's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Peter Tremayne's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Peter Tremayne's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Peter Tremayne's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Sister Fidelma Books series. The first book, Absolution by Murder, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.