Series by Lindsey Davis
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Lindsey Davis
This 1989 novel by Lindsey Davis follows Falco as he travels to Britain searching for stolen imperial ingots and meets a senator's daughter, Helena…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Lindsey Davis
Shadows in Bronze is a 1990 historical mystery novel by Lindsey Davis, the second in the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series. Set in Rome, southern…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Lindsey Davis
The book follows a Roman investigator as he faces another series of challenges and adventures. The story is part of a series featuring the same…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Lindsey Davis
The Iron Hand of Mars is a 1992 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis, the fourth book in the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series. Set in…
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Poseidon's Gold is a 1993 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis, the fifth book in the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series. Set in Rome…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Lindsey Davis
Last Act in Palmyra is a 1994 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis, the sixth book in the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series. The story…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Lindsey Davis
Set in Rome during AD 72, the novel follows Marcus Didius Falco, an informer and imperial agent. The title refers to a Roman law that allows a…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Lindsey Davis
Marcus Didius Falco, a Roman sleuth from the first century, investigates a murder connected to corruption in the olive oil trade. The story is…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Lindsey Davis
Three Hands in the Fountain is a 1997 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis, the ninth book in the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series.…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Lindsey Davis
Falco teams up with reptilian Chief Spy Anacrites to devise a plan that involves offering his services to Vespasian and Titus for the "great Census"…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Lindsey Davis
The Ides of April is a 2013 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis, marking the first book in the Flavia Albia Mysteries. Set in March and…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Lindsey Davis
In Ancient Rome, Roman law held that if a household's head was murdered and the killer wasn't found, all the slaves in that home were put to death.…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Lindsey Davis
During Domitian's reign, Flavia Albia returns to Rome for a break, only to be drawn into investigating a corpse found in a chest sold through her…
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Buy on AmazonThe Graveyard of the Hesperides
2016 · Lindsey Davis
In first-century Rome, informer Flavia Albia's partner Manlius Faustus wants a big wedding, but she'd rather investigate human remains uncovered by…
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2017 · Lindsey Davis
The Third Nero is a historical crime novel by Lindsey Davis, the fifth installment in her Flavia Albia series. It was first published in the UK on 6…
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2018 · Lindsey Davis
Pandora's Boy is a historical crime novel by British author Lindsey Davis, serving as the sixth installment in her Flavia Albia series. It was…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Lindsey Davis
A Capitol Death is a historical crime novel by British author Lindsey Davis, serving as the seventh installment in her Flavia Albia series. It was…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Lindsey Davis
Julius Caesar's gardens across the Tiber, once a peaceful sanctuary, have become dangerous, especially for women alone. When her husband leaves Rome,…
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Lindsey Davis
A Comedy of Terrors is a historical crime novel by British author Lindsey Davis, the ninth installment in her Flavia Albia series. It was published…
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Buy on Amazon2022 · Lindsey Davis
Desperate Undertaking is a historical crime novel by British author Lindsey Davis, serving as the tenth installment in her Flavia Albia series. It…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Lindsey Davis written?
We list 33 books by Lindsey Davis across 2 series, published between 1989–2025 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Lindsey Davis's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Silver Pigs.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Lindsey Davis's books?
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