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Sepulchre Street was the most recently released book by Martin Edwards, on January 1st, 2023.

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Martin Edwards Stats: The highest rated book by Martin Edwards on Book Notification is Gallows Court, the first novel in the Rachel Savernake series. The second-highest rated book is The Coffin Trail (Lake District Mysteries #1).

The most read book by Martin Edwards on Book Notification is The Coffin Trail, the first novel in the Lake District Mysteries series. The second most read book is The Dungeon House (Lake District Mysteries #7).

Below is a complete list of Martin Edwards books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Martin Edwards is the Lake District Mysteries Series.

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List of Lake District Mysteries Books in Publication Order

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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of British Library Crime Classics Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Notting Hill Mystery (By: Charles Warren Adams)
The Notting Hill Mystery (By: Charles Warren Adams)
1862
2
The Poisoned Chocolates Case (By: Anthony Berkeley)
1929
3
It Walks by Night (By: John Dickson Carr)
1930
4
8
The Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham (By: Miles Burton)
1930
5
Castle Skull (By: John Dickson Carr)
1931
6
Mystery in the Channel (By: Freeman Crofts)
1931
7
The Incredible Crime (By: Lois Austen-Leigh)
The Incredible Crime (By: Lois Austen-Leigh)
1931
8
Murder of a Lady (By: Anthony Wynne)
Murder of a Lady (By: Anthony Wynne)
1931
9
The Lost Gallows (By: John Dickson Carr)
1931
10
The Z Murders (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1931
11
The Corpse in the Waxworks / The Waxworks Murder (By: John Dickson Carr)
1932
12
The Division Bell Mystery (By: Ellen Wilkinson)
The Division Bell Mystery (By: Ellen Wilkinson)
1932
13
Portrait of a Murderer (By: Anne Meredith)
Portrait of a Murderer (By: Anne Meredith)
1933
14
Death in Fancy Dress (By: Anthony Gilbert)
Death in Fancy Dress (By: Anthony Gilbert)
1933
15
Family Matters (By: Anthony Rolls)
Family Matters (By: Anthony Rolls)
1933
16
The Hog's Back Mystery (By: Freeman Crofts)
1933
17
The Mysterious Mr. Badman (By: William Fryer Harvey)
1934
18
8
Murder Underground (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1934
19
Scarweather (By: Anthony Rolls)
Scarweather (By: Anthony Rolls)
1934
20
Death of an Airman (By: Christopher St. John Sprigg)
Death of an Airman (By: Christopher St. John Sprigg)
1934
21
The Spy Paramount (By: E. Phillips Oppenheim)
1934
22
The 12.30 from Croydon (By: Freeman Crofts)
1934
23
The Chianti Flask (By: Marie Belloc Lowndes)
1934
24
6
Weekend at Thrackley (By: Alan Melville)
1934
25
Quick Curtain (By: Alan Melville)
1934
26
The Lake District Murder (By: John Bude)
1935
27
Death on the Cherwell (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1935
28
8
The Cornish Coast Murder (By: John Bude)
1935
29
The Traitor (By: Sydney Horler)
The Traitor (By: Sydney Horler)
1936
30
6
The Santa Klaus Murder (By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
1936
31
The Sussex Downs Murder (By: John Bude)
1936
32
Death of Anton (By: Alan Melville)
1936
33
10
Death in the Tunnel / Dark in the Tunnel (By: Miles Burton)
1936
34
Murder in Piccadilly (By: Charles Kingston)
1936
35
Mystery in White (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1937
36
Bats in the Belfry (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1937
37
6
The Cheltenham Square Murder (By: John Bude)
1937
38
Excellent Intentions (By: Richard Hull)
Excellent Intentions (By: Richard Hull)
1938
39
Murder in the Museum (By: John Rowland)
Murder in the Museum (By: John Rowland)
1938
40
Antidote to Venom (By: Freeman Crofts)
1938
41
Thirteen Guests (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1938
42
The Port of London Murders (By: Josephine Bell)
1938
43
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (By: Leonard R. Gribble)
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (By: Leonard R. Gribble)
1939
44
Seven Dead (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
1939
45
Verdict of Twelve (By: Raymond Postgate)
Verdict of Twelve (By: Raymond Postgate)
1940
46
A Scream in Soho (By: John G. Brandon)
A Scream in Soho (By: John G. Brandon)
1940
47
Death of a Busybody (By: George Bellairs)
1942
48
The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack (By: George Bellairs)
1942
49
Somebody at the Door (By: Raymond Postgate)
Somebody at the Door (By: Raymond Postgate)
1943
50
Murder's a Swine: A Second World War Mystery (By: Nap Lombard)
1943
51
Checkmate to Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1944
52
Fell Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1944
53
Murder by Matchlight (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1945
54
Trouble on the Thames (By: Victor Bridges)
Trouble on the Thames (By: Victor Bridges)
1945
55
10
Fire in the Thatch (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1946
56
Death Makes a Prophet (By: John Bude)
1947
57
Smallbone Deceased (By: Michael Gilbert)
1950
58
Calamity in Kent (By: John Rowland)
Calamity in Kent (By: John Rowland)
1950
59
Death Has Deep Roots (By: Michael Gilbert)
1951
60
The Danger Within / Death in Captivity (By: Michael Gilbert)
1952
61
8
Murder in the Mill-Race (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
1952
62
Crossed Skis (By: Carol Carnac)
1952
63
Death on the Riviera (By: John Bude)
1952
64
The Man Who Didn't Fly (By: Margot Bennett)
1955
65
The Colour Of Murder (By: Julian Symons)
1957
66
The Christmas Egg (By: Mary Kelly)
The Christmas Egg (By: Mary Kelly)
1958
67
The Progress of a Crime (By: Julian Symons)
1960
68
Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm (By: Gil North)
1960
69
The Spoilt Kill (By: Mary Kelly)
The Spoilt Kill (By: Mary Kelly)
1961
70
The Body in the Dumb River (By: George Bellairs)
1961
71
Due to a Death (By: Mary Kelly)
Due to a Death (By: Mary Kelly)
1963
72
Surfeit of Suspects (By: George Bellairs)
1964
73
The Belting Inheritance (By: Julian Symons)
1965
74
The Last Best Friend (By: George Sims)
The Last Best Friend (By: George Sims)
1967
75
The End of the Web (By: George Sims)
The End of the Web (By: George Sims)
1976
76
Capital Crimes: London Mysteries (With: Richard Marsh)
2015
77
Resorting to Murder
2015
78
8
Silent Nights
2015
79
10
Murder at the Manor
2016
80
Serpents in Eden
2016
81
Crimson Snow (With: Fergus Hume)
2016
82
Foreign Bodies (With: Palle Rosenkrantz)
2017
83
The Long Arm of the Law
2017
84
Miraculous Mysteries
2017
85
Continental Crimes
2017
86
Blood on the Tracks
2018
87
7.3
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
2018
88
Golden Age of Detection Puzzle Book (By: Kate Jackson)
2018
89
Deep Waters: Murder on the Waves
2019
90
The Measure of Malice
2019
91
Settling Scores: Sporting Mysteries
2020
92
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries
2020
93
Two-Way Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
2021
94
Guilty Creatures: A Menagerie of Mysteries
2021
95
Death of an Author ( By: E.C.R. Lorac)
2024
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

A collection of short stories and novellas centered around the theme of books. Each story combines elements of mystery, crime, and suspense with a focus on books, libraries, bookstores, or the world of literature, involving various authors contributing to this intriguing and literary-focused series.

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
2
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
3
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
4
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
6
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
7
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
8
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
9
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
10
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
11
10
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
12
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
13
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
14
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
15
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
16
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
17
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
18
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
19
10
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
22
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
23
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
24
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
25
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
26
8
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
27
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
28
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
30
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
32
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
33
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Butler)
2018
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
36
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
37
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
38
The Traitor
2022
39
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
40
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
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List of Bibliomysteries Series in Chronological Order

#ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
2
10
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
3
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
4
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
5
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
7
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
8
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
11
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
12
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
13
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
14
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
15
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
16
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
17
10
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
18
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
19
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
23
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
24
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
25
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
26
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
27
8
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
28
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
30
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
32
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
33
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Butler)
2018
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
36
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
37
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
38
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
39
The Traitor
2022
40
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
41
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
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List of Thane and Moss Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Deadline for a Dream / In at the Kill ( By: Bill Knox)
1957
2
Death Department ( By: Bill Knox)
1959
3
Leave it to the Hangman ( By: Bill Knox)
1960
4
Little Drops of Blood ( By: Bill Knox)
1962
5
Sanctuary Isle / The Gray Sentinels ( By: Bill Knox)
1962
6
The Man In The Bottle ( By: Bill Knox)
1963
7
The Taste of Proof ( By: Bill Knox)
1965
8
The Deep Fall / The Ghost Car ( By: Bill Knox)
1966
9
Justice on the Rocks ( By: Bill Knox)
1967
10
The Tallyman ( By: Bill Knox)
1969
11
Children of the Mist / Who Shot the Bull ( By: Bill Knox)
1970
12
To Kill a Witch ( By: Bill Knox)
1971
13
Draw Batons! / Penalty Shootout ( By: Bill Knox)
1973
14
Children of the Water ( By: Bill Knox)
1974
15
Rally to Kill ( By: Bill Knox)
1975
16
Pilot Error ( By: Bill Knox)
1977
17
Live Bait ( By: Bill Knox)
1979
18
A Killing in Antiques ( By: Bill Knox)
1981
19
The Hanging Tree ( By: Bill Knox)
1985
20
The Crossfire Killings ( By: Bill Knox)
1986
21
The Interface man ( By: Bill Knox)
1990
22
Blood Proof ( By: Bill Knox)
1999
23
Death Bytes ( By: Bill Knox)
1999
24
The Lazarus Widow (With: Bill Knox)
2000
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List of Martin Edwards Anthologies in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Ask a Policeman
1933
2
Northern Blood
1992
3
Northern Blood 2
1995
4
Perfectly Criminal
1996
5
Shakespearean Whodunnits
1997
6
Perfectly Criminal 2: Whydunit?
1997
7
Northern Blood 3
1998
8
Past Crimes: Perfectly Criminal III
1999
9
Missing Persons
1999
10
Scenes of Crime: CWA Anthology 2000
2000
11
Crimewave 6
2002
12
Murder Squad
2002
13
Mysterious Pleasures
2003
14
Crime in the City
2003
15
Green for Danger
2004
16
Crime on the Move
2005
17
I.D.: Crimes of Identity
2006
18
M.O.: Crimes of Practice
2008
19
Original Sins
2010
20
Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology
2011
21
Guilty Consciences
2012
22
Deadly Pleasures
2013
23
Guilty Parties
2014
24
Capital Crimes: London Mysteries
2015
25
Resorting to Murder
2015
26
Truly Criminal
2015
27
8
Silent Nights
2015
28
The Mammoth Book of the Adventures of Professor Moriarty
2015
29
The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper Stories
2015
30
10
Murder at the Manor
2016
31
Serpents in Eden
2016
32
Crimson Snow
2016
33
Motives for Murder
2016
34
Foreign Bodies
2017
35
The Long Arm of the Law
2017
36
Miraculous Mysteries
2017
37
Continental Crimes
2017
38
8
CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
2017
39
Blood on the Tracks
2018
40
7.3
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
2018
41
Ten Year Stretch
2018
42
The Measure of Malice
2019
43
The Christmas Card Crime
2019
44
Settling Scores: Sporting Mysteries
2020
45
Blood Sports
2020
46
Vintage Crime
2020
47
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries
2020
48
Guilty Creatures: A Menagerie of Mysteries
2021
49
Murder by the Book
2021
50
Many Deadly Returns
2021
51
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, September-October 2022
2022
52
Music of the Night
2022
53
Edgar & Shamus Go Golden
2022
54
The Edinburgh Mystery: And Other Tales of Scottish Crime
2023
55
Final Acts: Theatrical Mysteries
2023
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Martin Edwards: Biography

Martin Edwards (Kenneth Martin Edwards) was born on July 7th, 1955 and is currently 68 years old. Martin Edwards was born in Knutsford, England. Edwards attended Balliol College, Oxford University where he received a Juris Doctorate Degree and.

Martin Edwards is probably best known for his Non-Fiction Books. There are currently 9 books available. The first was released in 1988 with the novel Executive Survival. The most recently released novel was The Life of Crime which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming non-fiction books by Martin at this time.

Martin Edwards (Kenneth Martin Edwards) has also written the Harry Devlin series which has 8 books including All the Lonely People and Suspicious Minds.

Martin Edwards: Awards & Accolades

Martin Edwards won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2018.

Edwards' books have also won multiple awards, The Golden Age of Murder won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2015 as well as the Edgar Award - Best Critical Biographical in 2016, Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2016. The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books won the Macavity Award, Best Mystery Critical/Biographical, in 2018. The Life of Crime won the Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book, in 2023 as well as the Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2023.

The following novels by Martin Edwards were also nominated for these awards:

  • The Coffin Trail: Theakston's Old Peculier, Crime Novel of the Year (2006).
  • The Golden Age of Murder: Crime Writer's Association Award, Non-Fiction Dagger (2016). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2016).
  • Murder and its Motives: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2017).
  • The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books: Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction (2017). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2018).
  • Strangers in a Pub: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2019).
  • Howdunit!: Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction (2020). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2021). Edgar Award, Best Critical Biographical (2021). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2021).
  • The Life of Crime: Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction (2022). Crime Writer's Association Award, Non-Fiction Dagger (2023).

Martin Edwards: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Life of Crime was a New York Times: Best Crime Novels in 2022.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Martin Edwards are:

  1. Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland Island Series.
  2. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  3. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  4. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  5. Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.

Martin Edwards: F.A.Q

When was Martin Edwards Born? How old is Martin Edwards?

Martin Edwards was born on July 7th, 1955. Martin Edwards is currently 68 years old.

Where was Martin Edwards Born?

Martin Edwards was born in Knutsford, England and is English.

What awards has Martin Edwards won?

Martin Edwards has won the following awards: Dagger in the Library Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2018).

What book awards has Martin Edwards won?

The Golden Age of Murder: Agatha Award Best Non-fiction (2015), Edgar Award Best Critical Biographical (2016), Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2016).
The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books: Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2018).
The Life of Crime: Anthony Award Best Non-Fiction Book (2023), Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2023).

What was the first book Martin Edwards wrote?

The first novel written by Martin Edwards was Executive Survival, published in 1988.

What was the most recent book Martin Edwards wrote?

His most recently released work was Sepulchre Street on January 1st, 2023.

Will there be any more books by Martin Edwards?

Martin Edwards does not have any upcoming novels with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has Martin Edwards written?

Martin Edwards has written 39 books across 12 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 8 books in the Harry Devlin Series
  • 8 books in the Lake District Mysteries Series
  • 4 books in the Rachel Savernake Series
  • 2 Standalone Novels
  • 3 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 3 Short Story Collections
  • 8 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the British Library Crime Classics Series
  • 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series
  • 1 book in the Thane and Moss Series

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