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Colin Pendragon Mystery Books in Order

6 Books
2014 – 2018 Published
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Recommended Reading Order

The Colin Pendragon Mystery series is best enjoyed in publication order. Because the personal relationship and professional partnership between Colin and Ethan evolve with each passing case, reading the books in order ensures you do not miss their subtle character growth.

Colin Pendragon Mystery Books in Order

  1. The Arnifour Affair (2014) – The series debut introduces the sleuthing duo at their Kensington home as they investigate the murder of Lady Arnifour's husband and the assault of her niece.
  2. The Bellingham Bloodbath (2014) – Summoned by a sergeant of the Queen's Life Guard, Colin and Ethan investigate a gruesome double murder at the barracks.
  3. The Connicle Curse (2015) – The duo looks into the disappearance of a wealthy financier, finding clues that point to spiritualism, voodoo rumors, and elite secrets.
  4. The Dalwich Desecration (2016) – Colin and Ethan tackle a bizarre desecration case that turns into a search for a cold-blooded killer.
  5. The Endicott Evil (2017) – A fatal fall of an elderly woman leads the detectives into a web of old family grudges and spiritualist scams.
  6. The Framingham Fiend (2018) – The final novel follows the investigators as they track a ruthless serial killer terrorizing London.

Chronological Order and Caveats

The chronological timeline of the series aligns perfectly with the publication order. There are no prequels, side novellas, or spin-off series to navigate, making this a straightforward read from start to finish. The series currently stands completed as a six-novel arc, ending with the events of the 2018 novel.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best book to start with in the Colin Pendragon series?

You should start with the first novel, The Arnifour Affair (2014), to properly understand the characters' origins and the development of their partnership.

QHow many books are in the Colin Pendragon Mystery series?

There are exactly six books in the main series, published between 2014 and 2018.

QWho wrote the Colin Pendragon Mystery books?

The series is written by American author Gregory Harris and published by Kensington Books.

QAre there any companion novellas or spin-offs?

No, there are no spin-offs, companion novellas, or co-authored books in the Colin Pendragon universe.

QDo the books need to be read in order?

Yes. While each book features a standalone mystery, the underlying story of Colin and Ethan's romantic bond and personal development builds continuously across the series.

QIs the Colin Pendragon series still ongoing?

The series concluded with The Framingham Fiend in 2018, and no further installments have been announced by the author or publisher.