Reading Order
7 series · 42 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Great Deliverance | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Payment in Blood | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Well-Schooled in Murder | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | A Suitable Vengeance | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | For the Sake of Elena | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Missing Joseph | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Playing for the Ashes | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | In the Presence of the Enemy | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Deception on His Mind | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | A Traitor to Memory | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | A Place of Hiding | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | With No One as Witness | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | What Came Before He Shot Her | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | Careless in Red | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | This Body of Death | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Believing the Lie | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Just One Evil Act | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | A Banquet of Consequences | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | The Punishment She Deserves | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | Something to Hide | 2022 | Buy from Amazon |
Saratoga Woods Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Edge of Nowhere | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Edge of the Water | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Edge of the Shadows | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Edge of the Light | 2016 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saratoga Woods | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Possession Point | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Maxwelton Beach | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Deception Pass | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Fisherman's Alibi | 2024 | Buy from Amazon |
Elizabeth George Short Story Collections
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Evidence Exposed | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | I, Richard | 2001 | Buy from Amazon |
Elizabeth George Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Mastering the Process | 2020 | Buy from Amazon |
Death Sentences: Stories To Die For Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mysterious Disappearance of the Reluctant Book Fairy (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon |
Elizabeth George Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murder in the Dark | 1983 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Sisters in Crime 2 | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Crime from the Mind of a Woman | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | A Moment on the Edge: 100 Years of Crime Stories by Women | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Two of the Deadliest | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Hotel Angeline | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Suspense Magazine September 2012 | 2012 | Buy from Amazon |
Elizabeth George is an American author renowned for her mystery and crime novels. Born in 1949 in Warren, Ohio, she developed a passion for storytelling at an early age. After graduating from law school, she initially pursued a career in criminal law, drawing inspiration from her experiences for her future novels. George's debut novel, "A Great Deliverance," was published in 1988 and introduced Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers, characters who have become central to her series. She has since written over 20 novels featuring these protagonists, including "Payment in Blood," "Well-Schooled in Murder," and "A Place of Hiding." George's novels are known for their intricate plots, well-developed characters, and exploration of social issues. She has received numerous accolades, including the Agatha Award for Best Novel (three times) and the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel (twice). Her work has been translated into over 30 languages and has a global following.