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C.S. Harris Books in Order

22 Books
3 Series & collections
2005 – 2025 Published
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The Recommended Reading Path

For the best experience, readers should follow the publication order of the Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries. Because the series features significant character development, evolving relationships, and a continuous political subplot set during the British Regency, jumping in mid-series will spoil major character arcs and developmental milestones.

Your journey should begin with What Angels Fear (2005), which introduces the war-scarred nobleman Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, and establishes the dark, atmospheric tone of 19th-century London that defines the series.

Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries in Publication Order

The flagship series is highly consistent, with books published almost annually. The complete order is as follows:

  1. What Angels Fear (2005)
  2. When Gods Die (2006)
  3. Why Mermaids Sing (2007)
  4. Where Serpents Sleep (2008)
  5. What Remains of Heaven (2009)
  6. Where Shadows Dance (2011)
  7. When Maidens Mourn (2012)
  8. What Darkness Brings (2013)
  9. Why Kings Confess (2014)
  10. Who Buries the Dead (2015)
  11. When Falcons Fall (2016)
  12. Where the Dead Lie (2017)
  13. Why Kill the Innocent (2018)
  14. Who Slays the Wicked (2019)
  15. Who Speaks for the Damned (2020)
  16. What the Devil Knows (2021)
  17. When Blood Lies (2022)
  18. Who Cries for the Lost (2023)
  19. What Cannot Be Said (2024)
  20. Who Will Remember? (2025)
  21. When the Wolves Are Silent (2026)

Anthologies and Side Stories

In 2020, C.S. Harris contributed to the collaborative historical mystery anthology The Deadly Hours. This book features four interconnected novellas tracking a cursed gold pocket watch across different historical eras. Harris's story, titled "Siren's Call", is set during World War II. Unlike the other authors in the anthology, Harris chose to introduce a fresh cast of characters rather than using figures from the Sebastian St. Cyr timeline, meaning it can be read as a complete standalone at any point.

Standalone Novels and Other Pen Names

If you want to explore works outside of her main mystery series, C.S. Harris has published across various genres using different names:

As C.S. Harris

  • Good Time Coming (2016) – A standalone historical novel set in Louisiana during the American Civil War, exploring the psychological toll of conflict on a local family.

As C.S. Graham (Co-authored Thrillers)

Writing alongside her husband, former Army Intelligence officer Steven Harris, she co-authored the October Guinness / Jax Alexander action-thriller series:

  • The Archangel Project (2008)
  • The Solomon Effect (2009)
  • The Babylonian Codex (2010)

As Candice Proctor (Historical Romances)

Before launching her mystery series, she published several award-winning historical romances under her real name:

  • Night in Eden (1997)
  • The Bequest (1998)
  • The Last Knight (2000)
  • September Moon (2001)
  • Midnight Confessions (2002)
  • Whispers of Heaven (2003)
  • Beyond Sunrise (2003)

What to Know Before You Start

Candice Proctor (writing as C.S. Harris) holds a PhD in European History and has worked as an archaeologist. This academic background brings an extraordinary level of precision to her depictions of Regency-era London. Rather than romanticizing the period, the books highlight the stark division between the wealthy aristocracy and the brutal reality of London's slums, addressing real historical themes such as the Napoleonic Wars, class struggles, and political conspiracies of the Regency era. The series is ideal for fans of detailed historical settings paired with complex, character-driven mystery plots.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading C.S. Harris?

You should start with What Angels Fear, the first book in the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series. It introduces the main characters and sets up the overarching relationships.

QCan the Sebastian St. Cyr books be read as standalones?

While each book features a self-contained murder mystery, the romantic relationships, family secrets, and overarching political plots evolve significantly. Reading them in order is highly recommended.

QWhat is C.S. Harris's real name?

C.S. Harris is the pen name of Candice Proctor, who has also written under the pseudonym C.S. Graham.

QWhat is "Siren's Call" and does it feature Sebastian St. Cyr?

No, "Siren's Call" is a World War II-era novella published in the collaborative anthology The Deadly Hours. It features a unique cast of characters and does not connect to the Sebastian St. Cyr series.

QWhat co-authored books has she written?

Under the name C.S. Graham, she co-authored three modern conspiracy thrillers (the October Guinness / Jax Alexander series) with her husband, Steven Harris, starting with The Archangel Project.

QAre there any standalone novels by C.S. Harris?

Yes, she wrote the standalone historical novel Good Time Coming (2016), which is set in Louisiana during the American Civil War.