Andrea Frazer Books in Order

Where to Start with Andrea Frazer

If you are new to the whimsical and witty world of Andrea Frazer, your best starting point is undoubtedly the Falconer Files. Beginning with the debut novel, Death of an Old Git, this series sets the tone for Frazer's trademark style: picturesque English villages, eccentric locals, clever puzzles, and a healthy dose of humor. For those who prefer aristocratic sleuths with a touch of farce, the Belchester Chronicles, starting with Strangeways to Oldham or the festive White Christmas with a Wobbly Knee, offers a perfect alternative entry point.

The Falconer Files Reading Order

The Falconer Files follow Detective Inspector Harry Falconer and Detective Sergeant Davey Carmichael as they solve baffling murders in the fictional villages of Castle Farthing. To appreciate the developing dynamic between the grumpy Falconer and the cheerful Carmichael, it is highly recommended to read this series in publication order:

1. Death of an Old Git (2011)
2. Choked Off (2011)
3. Inkier than the Sword (2012)
4. Pascal Passion (2012)
5. Murder at the Manse (2012)
6. Music to Die for (2012)
7. Strict and Peculiar (2012)
8. Christmas Mourning (2012)
9. Grave Stones (2013)
10. Death in High Circles (2013)
11. Glass House (2014)
12. Bells and Smells (2014)
13. Shadows and Sins (2016)
14. Nuptial Sacrifice (2017)

The Falconer Files: Brief Cases

In addition to the main novels, Frazer wrote a subseries of short cases that fit between the major investigations. These quick reads flesh out the partners' daily routines and can be read alongside the main novels or as standalone quick mysteries:

• Death of a Pantomime Cow (2013)
• Love Me to Death (2013)
• Battered to Death (2014)
• Toxic Gossip (2014)
• Driven to it (2014)

The Belchester Chronicles

For a sillier, more lighthearted read, the Belchester Chronicles introduce readers to the eccentric Lady Amanda Golightly and her long-suffering butler, Hugo Cholmondley-Crichton-Crump. While White Christmas with a Wobbly Knee was published first, some readers prefer starting with Strangeways to Oldham to establish the characters. The series consists of:

1. White Christmas with a Wobbly Knee (2012)
2. Strangeways to Oldham (2014)
3. Caribbean Sunset with a Yellow Parrot (2015)

Grittier Police Procedurals: The Fine Line Series

If you are looking for a departure from the cozy village murders, Frazer's Fine Line series offers a darker, more traditional police procedural experience. The series consists of two books, the second being published posthumously:

1. High-Wired (2015)
2. Tightrope (2019)

Holmes and Garden Comedy Mysteries

Co-authored and later continued by Anthony Frazer after Andrea's passing in 2016, this comic detective series follows the antics of Holmes and Garden:

1. The Curious Case of the Black Swan Song (2014)
2. The Adventure of the Dead Wild Bore (2014)

Whimsical Children's Mysteries: Sebastian Snail

For younger readers or those young at heart, Frazer crafted a charming series featuring Sebastian Snail. These are best read in order of release:

1. Ghost Hunter (2011)
2. Private Detective (2011)
3. Sebastian Snail on the Treasure Trail (2011)
4. Interior Decorator (2011)

Standalone Novels, Non-Fiction, and Extras

Frazer also penned standalones and humorous non-fiction memoirs reflecting her real life moving to the Dordogne region in France:

• Standalone Fiction: Choral Mayhem (2011), Down and Dirty in the Dordogne (2014).
• Humorous Memoirs: A Fresh of Breath Air (2011), Sacre Bleu! - We're Here (2012).