About
Andrew Taylor
Andrew Taylor is a renowned British historical novelist born on September 25, 1951, in Gateshead, England. His passion for history and archaeology significantly influences his writing, which often delves into the intrigues and mysteries of past eras. Taylor's notable works include the "Lydmouth" series, featuring the detective duo of Lydmouth and Quicke, and the "Rothen" series, centered around the enigmatic Vienna-born detective Rothen. His critically acclaimed novels have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Historical Dagger Award from the Crime Writers' Association and the Edgar Award for Best Novel. Taylor's meticulous research and vivid storytelling have garnered critical praise for his ability to transport readers to different historical periods. His novels are known for their intricate plots, compelling characters, and atmospheric settings.
Book Series by Andrew Taylor
William Dougal Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline Minuscule | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Waiting for the End of the World | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Our Fathers' Lies | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Old School Tie | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Freelance Death | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood Relation | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sleeping Policeman | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Odd Man Out | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
Marwood and Lovett Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Ashes of London | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Fire Court | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The King’s Evil | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Protector ( By: Andrew Taylor) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Protector | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Royal Secret | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Shadows of London | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Bergerac Series as Andrew Saville
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Bergerac is Back! | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crimes of the Season | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bergerac and the Fatal Weakness | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bergerac and the Jersey Rose | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bergerac and the Traitor's Child | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bergerac and the Moving Fever | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
Blaines Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Second Midnight | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blacklist | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Toyshop | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
Lydmouth Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| An Air That Kills | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mortal Sickness | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lover of the Grave | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Suffocating Night | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Where Roses Fade | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death's Own Door | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Call the Dying | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Naked to the Hangman | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Roth Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Four Last Things | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Judgement of Strangers | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Office of the Dead | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
Andrew Taylor Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Private Nose (Short Story) | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Snapshot (Short Story) | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Double Exposure (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Raven On the Water | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Negative Image (Short Story) | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Barred Window | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Invader | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The American Boy / An Unpardonable Crime | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Stain on the Silence | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bleeding Heart Square | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Anatomy of Ghosts | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Scent of Death | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Silent Boy | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Andrew Taylor Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Leper House (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Scratch (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Writing House (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Broken Voices (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
Bibliomysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Book of Virtue ( By: Ken Bruen) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pronghorns of the Third Reich (Short Story) ( By: C.J. Box) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Book Thing ( By: Laura Lippman) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Book Case ( By: Nelson DeMille) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death Leaves a Bookmark (Short Story) ( By: William Link) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Final Testament (Short Story) ( By: Peter Blauner) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rides a Stranger (Short Story) ( By: David Bell) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Long Sonata of the Dead (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Book of Ghosts (Short Story) ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Compendium of Srem (Short Story) ( By: F. Paul Wilson) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| What's in a Name? (Short Story) ( By: Thomas H. Cook) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Remaindered (Short Story) ( By: Peter Lovesey) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sequel (Short Story) ( By: R.L. Stine) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Gospel of Sheba (Short Story) ( By: Lyndsay Faye) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Book Club (Short Story) ( By: Loren D. Estleman) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Nature of My Inheritance (Short Story) ( By: Bradford Morrow) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| It's in the Book (Short Story) ( By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Scroll (Short Story) ( By: Anne Perry) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Book of the Lion (Short Story) ( By: Thomas Perry) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Little Men (Short Story) ( By: Megan Abbott) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Condor in the Stacks (Short Story) ( By: James Grady) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mystery, Inc. (Short Story) ( By: Joyce Carol Oates) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Every Seven Years (Short Story) ( By: Denise Mina) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| From the Queen (Short Story) ( By: Carolyn Hart) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| From the Queen (Short Story) ( By: Carolyn Hart) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Citadel (Short Story) ( By: Stephen Hunter) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Reconciliation Day (Short Story) ( By: Christopher Fowler) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Dames Don't Sing (Short Story) ( By: John Harvey) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Haze (Short Story) ( By: James W. Hall) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hoodoo Harry (Short Story) ( By: Joe R. Lansdale) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pretty Little Box (Short Story) ( By: Charles Todd) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Seven Years (Short Story) ( By: Peter Robinson) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hemingway Valise ( By: Robert Olen Butler) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Honest Horse Thief ( By: Michael Koryta) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository ( By: John Connolly) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Girl Who Did Say No (Short Story) ( By: David Handler) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Traitor (Short Story) ( By: Martin Edwards) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Dark Door ( By: Lisa Unger) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Honeymoon Trap (Short Story) ( By: Peter Swanson) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Chronological Bibliomysteries Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Book of Virtue ( By: Ken Bruen) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Scroll (Short Story) ( By: Anne Perry) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pronghorns of the Third Reich (Short Story) ( By: C.J. Box) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death Leaves a Bookmark (Short Story) ( By: William Link) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Seven Years (Short Story) ( By: Peter Robinson) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Book Thing ( By: Laura Lippman) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Book of Ghosts (Short Story) ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Book Club (Short Story) ( By: Loren D. Estleman) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Long Sonata of the Dead (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Final Testament (Short Story) ( By: Peter Blauner) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rides a Stranger (Short Story) ( By: David Bell) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| What's in a Name? (Short Story) ( By: Thomas H. Cook) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| It's in the Book (Short Story) ( By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Nature of My Inheritance (Short Story) ( By: Bradford Morrow) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Remaindered (Short Story) ( By: Peter Lovesey) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Compendium of Srem (Short Story) ( By: F. Paul Wilson) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Gospel of Sheba (Short Story) ( By: Lyndsay Faye) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sequel (Short Story) ( By: R.L. Stine) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Book of the Lion (Short Story) ( By: Thomas Perry) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Little Men (Short Story) ( By: Megan Abbott) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| From the Queen (Short Story) ( By: Carolyn Hart) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Every Seven Years (Short Story) ( By: Denise Mina) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Citadel (Short Story) ( By: Stephen Hunter) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Condor in the Stacks (Short Story) ( By: James Grady) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mystery, Inc. (Short Story) ( By: Joyce Carol Oates) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Haze (Short Story) ( By: James W. Hall) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Dames Don't Sing (Short Story) ( By: John Harvey) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Reconciliation Day (Short Story) ( By: Christopher Fowler) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hoodoo Harry (Short Story) ( By: Joe R. Lansdale) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pretty Little Box (Short Story) ( By: Charles Todd) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository ( By: John Connolly) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hemingway Valise ( By: Robert Olen Butler) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Honest Horse Thief ( By: Michael Koryta) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Book Case ( By: Nelson DeMille) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| From the Queen (Short Story) ( By: Carolyn Hart) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Girl Who Did Say No (Short Story) ( By: David Handler) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Traitor (Short Story) ( By: Martin Edwards) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Dark Door ( By: Lisa Unger) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Honeymoon Trap (Short Story) ( By: Peter Swanson) | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Andrew Taylor Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadly Pleasures | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
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