📖 About Father Anslem

Father Anslem is a series universe written by William Brodick. The complete collection runs to 6 books across 1 series, published between 1999 and 2015.

The main series is Publication Order of Father Anselm Mysteries Books with 6 books. It opens with The Sixth Lamentation (1999) and currently runs to The Silent Ones (2015).

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🎯 Where to Start with Father Anslem

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: The Sixth Lamentation (1999), book 1 of Publication Order of Father Anselm Mysteries Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Father Anslem Books in Order

Publication Order of Father Anselm Mysteries Books
6 books
1
The Sixth Lamentation book cover1The Sixth Lamentation1999Buy on Amazon
The Gardens of the Dead book cover2The Gardens of the Dead2006Buy on Amazon
A Whispered Name book cover3A Whispered Name2008Buy on Amazon
The Day of the Lie book cover4The Day of the Lie2012Buy on Amazon
The Discourtesy of Death book cover5The Discourtesy of Death2013Buy on Amazon
The Silent Ones book cover6The Silent Ones2015Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Father Anslem books are there?
There are 6 books in the Father Anslem collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1999 and 2015.
What is the first Father Anslem book?
The first book is The Sixth Lamentation, published in 1999.
What order should I read the Father Anslem books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Father Anslem books?
The Father Anslem books were written by William Brodick.
Is the Father Anslem series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Father Anselm Mysteries Books, has 6 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Father Anslem series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1999, and the most recent in 2015.