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Merrily Watkins

by Phil Rickman

16 books Started 1998 Latest 2019
Publication Reading Order

The Merrily Watkins is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Phil Rickman, made up of 16 books published between 1998 and 2019. It begins with The Wine of Angels (1998), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Fever of the World (2019), spanning 21 years of storytelling.

16books
21years active
3decades
~1.4yrs between books
2019latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 The Wine of Angels 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Midwinter of the Spirit 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
3 A Crown of Lights 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Cure of Souls 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Lamp of the Wicked 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Prayer of the Night Shepherd 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Smile of a Ghost 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Remains of an Altar 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Fabric of Sin 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 To Dream of the Dead 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
11 The Secrets of Pain 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Magus of Hay 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The House of Susan Lulham 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Friends of the Dusk 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 All of a Winter's Night 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Fever of the WorldLatest 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Merrily Watkins series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Merrily Watkins series?

Start with The Wine of Angels (1998), the first book in the Merrily Watkins series by Phil Rickman. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Merrily Watkins series?

There are 16 books in the Merrily Watkins series by Phil Rickman, published between 1998 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Merrily Watkins series?

The first book in the Merrily Watkins series is The Wine of Angels, published in 1998 by Phil Rickman.

What is the latest book in the Merrily Watkins series?

The most recent book in the Merrily Watkins series is The Fever of the World (2019) by Phil Rickman.

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About Phil Rickman

Phil Rickman (born 1964) is a British author known for his historical crime novels. Raised in the Forest of Dean, he worked as a teacher before turning to writing full-time. Rickman's Merrily Watkins series features a female Church of England vicar who solves crimes involving the supernatural. The first novel, "The Wine of Angels," won the CWA Dagger Award for Best First Crime Novel in 2000. The series has been adapted into a BBC television drama. Rickman has also written several stand-alone novels, including "The Chalice" (2005) and "Curtain Call" (2009). His work has been praised for its atmospheric settings, strong characters, and exploration of religious themes. Rickman has won numerous awards, including the British Book Awards Historical Fiction Award for "The Remains of an Altar" (2016).

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