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Inspector Wexford

by Ruth Rendell

25 books Started 1964 Latest 2013
Publication Reading Order

The Inspector Wexford is a Children's Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Ruth Rendell, made up of 25 books published between 1964 and 2013. It begins with From Doon With Death (1964), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is No Man's Nightingale (2013), spanning 49 years of storytelling.

25books
49years active
6decades
~2yrs between books
2013latest release
# Title Year Buy
1960s
1 From Doon With Death 1964 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Sins of the Fathers / A New Lease of Death 1967 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Wolf to the Slaughter 1967 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Best Man to Die 1969 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
5 A Guilty Thing Surprised 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 No More Dying Then 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Murder Being Once Done 1972 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Some Lie and Some Die 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Shake Hands Forever 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 A Sleeping Life 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
11 Death Notes / Put On By Cunning 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Speaker of Mandarin 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 An Unkindness of Ravens 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Veiled One 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
15 Kissing the Gunner's Daughter 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Ginger and the Kingsmarkham 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Simisola 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Road Rage 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Harm Done 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
20 The Babes in the Wood 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 End in Tears 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Not in the Flesh 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Monster in the Box 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
24 The Vault 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 No Man's NightingaleLatest 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Inspector Wexford series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Inspector Wexford series?

Start with From Doon With Death (1964), the first book in the Inspector Wexford series by Ruth Rendell. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Inspector Wexford series?

There are 25 books in the Inspector Wexford series by Ruth Rendell, published between 1964 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Inspector Wexford series?

The first book in the Inspector Wexford series is From Doon With Death, published in 1964 by Ruth Rendell.

What is the latest book in the Inspector Wexford series?

The most recent book in the Inspector Wexford series is No Man's Nightingale (2013) by Ruth Rendell.

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About Ruth Rendell

Ruth Rendell (1930-2015) was an English crime writer renowned for her psychological thrillers and for creating the memorable characters of Chief Inspector Reg Wexford and Inspector Barbara Vine. Born in London, Rendell worked as a journalist and a teacher before publishing her first novel in 1964. Her prolific career spanned over 60 novels, including the Inspector Wexford series, the standalone thrillers, and the Barbara Vine books (written under a pseudonym). Rendell's works garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award three times, the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and a nomination for the Man Booker Prize. Her novels have been praised for their complex characters, intricate plots, and exploration of human nature's dark side. Rendell's writing has been translated into over 20 languages and has been adapted for television and film.

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