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Medieval Murderers

by C.J. Sansom

10 books Started 2005 Latest 2014
Publication Reading Order

The Medieval Murderers is a Legal Thriller / Historical Fiction series by C.J. Sansom, made up of 10 books published between 2005 and 2014. It begins with The Tainted Relic (2005), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Deadliest Sin (2014), spanning 9 years of storytelling.

10books
9years active
2decades
~1yrs between books
2014latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Tainted Relic 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Sword of Shame 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 House of Shadows 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Lost Prophecies 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 King Arthur's Bones 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
6 The Sacred Stone 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Hill of Bones 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The First Murder 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The False Virgin 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Deadliest SinLatest 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Medieval Murderers series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Medieval Murderers series?

Start with The Tainted Relic (2005), the first book in the Medieval Murderers series by C.J. Sansom. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Medieval Murderers series?

There are 10 books in the Medieval Murderers series by C.J. Sansom, published between 2005 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Medieval Murderers series?

The first book in the Medieval Murderers series is The Tainted Relic, published in 2005 by C.J. Sansom.

What is the latest book in the Medieval Murderers series?

The most recent book in the Medieval Murderers series is The Deadliest Sin (2014) by C.J. Sansom.

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About C.J. Sansom

C. J. Sansom (born 1952) is a British author known for his historical crime novels set during the reign of King Henry VIII. Sansom holds a law degree from the University of Birmingham and worked for many years as a solicitor. In 2003, he turned to writing and published his debut novel, "Dissolution," the first in a series featuring lawyer and investigator Matthew Shardlake. The series has been widely praised for its rich historical detail and complex characters. Sansom has received numerous awards for his work, including the CWA Historical Dagger and the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger. His novels have been translated into over 20 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

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