Below is the complete list of Anne Perry books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of Charlotte & Thomas Pitt Books
- The Cater Street Hangman (1979)
The Cater Street Hangman was published in 1979 and is listed as book #1 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Callander Square (1980)
Published in 1980, Callander Square is listed as book #2 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Paragon Walk (1981)
Paragon Walk is a 1981 release and appears as book #3 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Resurrection Row (1981)
In the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, Resurrection Row is book #4 and was published in 1981. - Rutland Place (1983)
Rutland Place was first published in 1983; within the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, it is listed as book #5. - Bluegate Fields (1984)
Bluegate Fields was published in 1984 and is listed as book #6 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Death in The Devil’s Acre (1985)
Published in 1985, Death in The Devil's Acre is listed as book #7 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Cardington Crescent (1987)
Cardington Crescent is a 1987 release and appears as book #8 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Silence in Hanover Close (1988)
In the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, Silence in Hanover Close is book #9 and was published in 1988. - Bethlehem Road (1990)
Bethlehem Road was first published in 1990; within the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, it is listed as book #10. - Highgate Rise (1991)
Highgate Rise was published in 1991 and is listed as book #11 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Belgrave Square (1992)
Published in 1992, Belgrave Square is listed as book #12 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Farriers’ Lane (1993)
Farriers' Lane is a 1993 release and appears as book #13 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - The Hyde Park Headsman (1994)
In the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, The Hyde Park Headsman is book #14 and was published in 1994. - Traitors Gate (1995)
Traitors Gate was first published in 1995; within the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, it is listed as book #15. - Pentecost Alley (1996)
Pentecost Alley was published in 1996 and is listed as book #16 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Ashworth Hall (1997)
Published in 1997, Ashworth Hall is listed as book #17 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Brunswick Gardens (1998)
Brunswick Gardens is a 1998 release and appears as book #18 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Bedford Square (1998)
In the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, Bedford Square is book #19 and was published in 1998. - Half Moon Street (1998)
Half Moon Street was first published in 1998; within the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, it is listed as book #20. - The Whitechapel Conspiracy (2000)
The Whitechapel Conspiracy was published in 2000 and is listed as book #21 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Southampton Row (2002)
Published in 2002, Southampton Row is listed as book #22 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Seven Dials (2003)
Seven Dials is a 2003 release and appears as book #23 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Long Spoon Lane (2005)
In the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, Long Spoon Lane is book #24 and was published in 2005. - Buckingham Palace Gardens (2008)
Buckingham Palace Gardens was first published in 2008; within the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, it is listed as book #25. - Betrayal at Lisson Grove / Treason at Lisson Grove (2010)
Betrayal at Lisson Grove / Treason at Lisson Grove was published in 2010 and is listed as book #26 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Dorchester Terrace (2011)
Published in 2011, Dorchester Terrace is listed as book #27 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Midnight at Marble Arch (2012)
Midnight at Marble Arch is a 2012 release and appears as book #28 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Death on Blackheath (2014)
In the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, Death on Blackheath is book #29 and was published in 2014. - The Angel Court Affair (2015)
The Angel Court Affair was first published in 2015; within the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series, it is listed as book #30. - Treachery at Lancaster Gate (2016)
Treachery at Lancaster Gate was published in 2016 and is listed as book #31 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series. - Murder on the Serpentine (2017)
Published in 2017, Murder on the Serpentine is listed as book #32 in the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt series.
Publication Order of Christmas Stories Books
- A Christmas Journey (2003)
A Christmas Journey was published in 2003 and is listed as book #1 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Visitor (2004)
Published in 2004, A Christmas Visitor is listed as book #2 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Guest (2004)
A Christmas Guest is a 2004 release and appears as book #3 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Secret (2006)
In the Christmas Stories series, A Christmas Secret is book #4 and was published in 2006. - A Christmas Beginning (2007)
A Christmas Beginning was first published in 2007; within the Christmas Stories series, it is listed as book #5. - A Christmas Grace (2008)
A Christmas Grace was published in 2008 and is listed as book #6 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Promise (2009)
Published in 2009, A Christmas Promise is listed as book #7 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Odyssey (2010)
A Christmas Odyssey is a 2010 release and appears as book #8 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Homecoming (2011)
In the Christmas Stories series, A Christmas Homecoming is book #9 and was published in 2011. - A Christmas Garland (2012)
A Christmas Garland was first published in 2012; within the Christmas Stories series, it is listed as book #10. - A Christmas Hope (2013)
A Christmas Hope was published in 2013 and is listed as book #11 in the Christmas Stories series. - A New York Christmas (2014)
Published in 2014, A New York Christmas is listed as book #12 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Escape (2015)
A Christmas Escape is a 2015 release and appears as book #13 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Message (2016)
In the Christmas Stories series, A Christmas Message is book #14 and was published in 2016. - A Christmas Return (2017)
A Christmas Return was first published in 2017; within the Christmas Stories series, it is listed as book #15. - A Christmas Revelation (2018)
A Christmas Revelation was published in 2018 and is listed as book #16 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Gathering (2019)
Published in 2019, A Christmas Gathering is listed as book #17 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Resolution (2020)
A Christmas Resolution is a 2020 release and appears as book #18 in the Christmas Stories series. - A Christmas Legacy (2021)
In the Christmas Stories series, A Christmas Legacy is book #19 and was published in 2021. - A Christmas Deliverance (2022)
A Christmas Deliverance was first published in 2022; within the Christmas Stories series, it is listed as book #20. - A Christmas Vanishing (2023)
A Christmas Vanishing was published in 2023 and is listed as book #21 in the Christmas Stories series.
Publication Order of Elena Standish Books
- Death in Focus (2019)
Death in Focus was published in 2019 and is listed as book #1 in the Elena Standish series. - A Question of Betrayal (2020)
Published in 2020, A Question of Betrayal is listed as book #2 in the Elena Standish series. - A Darker Reality (2021)
A Darker Reality is a 2021 release and appears as book #3 in the Elena Standish series. - A Truth to Lie for (2022)
In the Elena Standish series, A Truth to Lie for is book #4 and was published in 2022. - A Traitor Among Us (2023)
A Traitor Among Us was first published in 2023; within the Elena Standish series, it is listed as book #5.
Publication Order of Tathea Books
- Tathea (1999)
Tathea was published in 1999 and is listed as book #1 in the Tathea series. - Come Armageddon (2001)
Published in 2001, Come Armageddon is listed as book #2 in the Tathea series.
Publication Order of Timepiece Books
- Tudor Rose (2011)
Tudor Rose was published in 2011 and is listed as book #1 in the Timepiece series. - Rose of No Man’s Land (2011)
Published in 2011, Rose of No Man's Land is listed as book #2 in the Timepiece series. - Blood Red Rose (2012)
Blood Red Rose is a 2012 release and appears as book #3 in the Timepiece series. - Rose Between Two Thorns (2012)
In the Timepiece series, Rose Between Two Thorns is book #4 and was published in 2012.
Publication Order of William Monk Books
- The Face of a Stranger (1990)
The Face of a Stranger was published in 1990 and is listed as book #1 in the William Monk series. - A Dangerous Mourning (1991)
Published in 1991, A Dangerous Mourning is listed as book #2 in the William Monk series. - Defend and Betray (1992)
Defend and Betray is a 1992 release and appears as book #3 in the William Monk series. - A Sudden, Fearful Death (1993)
In the William Monk series, A Sudden, Fearful Death is book #4 and was published in 1993. - Sins of the Wolf (1994)
Sins of the Wolf was first published in 1994; within the William Monk series, it is listed as book #5. - Cain His Brother (1995)
Cain His Brother was published in 1995 and is listed as book #6 in the William Monk series. - Weighed in the Balance (1996)
Published in 1996, Weighed in the Balance is listed as book #7 in the William Monk series. - The Silent Cry (1997)
The Silent Cry is a 1997 release and appears as book #8 in the William Monk series. - A Breach of Promise/The Whited Sepulchres (1997)
In the William Monk series, A Breach of Promise/The Whited Sepulchres is book #9 and was published in 1997. - The Twisted Root (1998)
The Twisted Root was first published in 1998; within the William Monk series, it is listed as book #10. - Slaves of Obsession (2000)
Slaves of Obsession was published in 2000 and is listed as book #11 in the William Monk series. - Funeral in Blue (2001)
Published in 2001, Funeral in Blue is listed as book #12 in the William Monk series. - Death of a Stranger (2002)
Death of a Stranger is a 2002 release and appears as book #13 in the William Monk series. - The Shifting Tide (2004)
In the William Monk series, The Shifting Tide is book #14 and was published in 2004. - Dark Assassin (2005)
Dark Assassin was first published in 2005; within the William Monk series, it is listed as book #15. - Execution Dock (2009)
Execution Dock was published in 2009 and is listed as book #16 in the William Monk series. - Acceptable Loss (2011)
Published in 2011, Acceptable Loss is listed as book #17 in the William Monk series. - A Sunless Sea (2012)
A Sunless Sea is a 2012 release and appears as book #18 in the William Monk series. - Blind Justice (2013)
In the William Monk series, Blind Justice is book #19 and was published in 2013. - Blood on the Water (2014)
Blood on the Water was first published in 2014; within the William Monk series, it is listed as book #20. - Corridors of the Night (2015)
Corridors of the Night was published in 2015 and is listed as book #21 in the William Monk series. - Revenge in a Cold River (2016)
Published in 2016, Revenge in a Cold River is listed as book #22 in the William Monk series. - An Echo of Murder (2017)
An Echo of Murder is a 2017 release and appears as book #23 in the William Monk series. - Dark Tide Rising (2018)
In the William Monk series, Dark Tide Rising is book #24 and was published in 2018.
Publication Order of World War I Books
- No Graves As Yet (2003)
No Graves As Yet was published in 2003 and is listed as book #1 in the World War I series. - Shoulder the Sky (2004)
Published in 2004, Shoulder the Sky is listed as book #2 in the World War I series. - Angels in the Gloom (2005)
Angels in the Gloom is a 2005 release and appears as book #3 in the World War I series. - At Some Disputed Barricade (2006)
In the World War I series, At Some Disputed Barricade is book #4 and was published in 2006. - We Shall Not Sleep (2007)
We Shall Not Sleep was first published in 2007; within the World War I series, it is listed as book #5.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books
- Fashionable Funeral (1992)
Fashionable Funeral was published in 1992 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series. - A Dish Taken Cold (1999)
Published in 1999, A Dish Taken Cold is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series. - The One Thing More (2000)
The One Thing More is a 2000 release and appears as book #3 in the Standalone Novels series. - Heroes (2007)
In the Standalone Novels series, Heroes is book #4 and was published in 2007. - The Sheen on the Silk (2010)
The Sheen on the Silk was first published in 2010; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #5.
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
- Letters from the Highlands (2004)
Letters from the Highlands was published in 2004 and is listed as book #1 in the Non-Fiction series.
Publication Order of Daniel Pitt Books
with Victoria Zackheim
- Twenty-One Days (2018)
Twenty-One Days was published in 2018 and is listed as book #1 in the Daniel Pitt Books in Orderwith Victoria Zackheim series. - Triple Jeopardy (2018)
Published in 2018, Triple Jeopardy is listed as book #2 in the Daniel Pitt Books in Orderwith Victoria Zackheim series. - One Fatal Flaw (2020)
One Fatal Flaw is a 2020 release and appears as book #3 in the Daniel Pitt Books in Orderwith Victoria Zackheim series. - Death with a Double Edge (2020)
In the Daniel Pitt Books in Orderwith Victoria Zackheim series, Death with a Double Edge is book #4 and was published in 2020. - Three Debts Paid (2022)
Three Debts Paid was first published in 2022; within the Daniel Pitt Books in Orderwith Victoria Zackheim series, it is listed as book #5. - The Fourth Enemy (2022)
The Fourth Enemy was published in 2022 and is listed as book #6 in the Daniel Pitt Books in Orderwith Victoria Zackheim series. - Death Times Seven (2026)
Published in 2026, Death Times Seven is listed as book #7 in the Daniel Pitt Books in Orderwith Victoria Zackheim series.
About Anne Perry
Anne Perry built one of the most substantial bodies of historical crime fiction of the last several decades, and her work is best understood through the scale and consistency of that achievement. Writing under the name Anne Perry, she became especially known for two long-running Victorian mystery series: the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt novels, which began with The Cater Street Hangman in 1979, and the William Monk novels, launched with The Face of a Stranger in 1990. Together, those books established her as a major presence in historical suspense, with a readership drawn not only to murder plots but to the texture of the worlds she created around them.
What distinguished Perry from many other crime writers was her ability to make the social fabric of the nineteenth century feel central rather than decorative. In the Pitt novels, class tension is built into the series from the start. Thomas Pitt, a policeman of modest background, and Charlotte, who comes from a more privileged world, allow the books to move across social boundaries in a way that gives the mysteries unusual range. The novels are not simply puzzles placed in period costume. They are also studies of family structure, power, respectability, and the rules people use to protect themselves from scandal.
The Monk books work differently. Their central premise gives the series a darker, more psychologically uncertain tone. William Monk begins as a man recovering from memory loss, and that instability shapes the series from its opening stretch. If the Pitt novels often explore the pressures of Victorian society from multiple vantage points, the Monk novels can feel more inward, morally troubled, and emotionally exposed. Read together, the two series show Perry’s range within historical crime: one broad and socially observant, the other sharper-edged and more haunted.
Her bibliography extends well beyond those two pillars. She later developed the Daniel Pitt novels, shifting the focus to the next generation, and also wrote a World War I sequence, the Elena Standish books, numerous Christmas mysteries, short fiction, and a smaller number of standalone works. That matters because Perry was never simply repeating one formula. Even when she stayed within mystery conventions, she kept finding new historical angles, new investigative structures, and new emotional stakes. Her fiction consistently returned to questions of conscience, justice, loyalty, and the costs of silence.
Publication order matters with Perry more than it does for many mystery writers because her major series are cumulative. Character relationships deepen gradually, social roles evolve, and the emotional history of the protagonists becomes part of the reading experience. That is especially true in the Pitt and Monk books, where later installments carry more weight when the reader has seen the characters earn their authority, suffer losses, and change over time. The Daniel Pitt novels also make the most sense when read with some awareness of the earlier Pitt world, since part of their interest comes from generational continuity rather than a complete reset.
Perry’s life has often been discussed alongside her fiction because of the notoriety attached to her youth, when, under her birth name Juliet Hulme, she was involved in a murder case in New Zealand. That history became public knowledge long after her writing career was established. It remains part of any full account of her life, but it should not obscure what her bibliography shows on its own terms: remarkable discipline, enormous productivity, and a sustained command of historical crime storytelling.
The best way to understand Anne Perry’s work is to see it as more than a shelf of period mysteries. At her strongest, she wrote novels in which crime exposes the structure of a society. Her books are about guilt, secrecy, ambition, duty, and moral compromise, but also about the institutions people live inside, whether family, class, church, law, or empire. That is why her long publication history rewards reading in order. You are not just following detectives from case to case. You are watching an entire fictional world deepen across decades of work.