Peter Lovesey

2 series 13 books in order 2 standalone books

Peter Lovesey is the author of more than thirty highly praised mystery novels, including the Peter Diamond Investigations and the Sergeant Cribb Investigations. He has been awarded the CWA Gold and Silver Daggers, the Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement, the Strand Magazine Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Macavity, Barry, and Anthony Awards, and many other honors. He lives in West Sussex, England.

Known for
A Prince of Wales Mystery, A Sergeant Cribb Investigation

Series by Peter Lovesey

A Prince of Wales Mystery

3 books in order · 1990–2020

  1. Cover of Bertie and the Tinman

    Bertie and the Tinman

    2013 · Peter Lovesey

    Introducing Victorian England’s most illustrious amateur sleuth (if not necessarily its most adept): Bertie, Prince of Wales, who can’t help but poke…

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  2. Cover of Bertie and the Seven Bodies

    Bertie and the Seven Bodies

    1990 · Peter Lovesey

    The second entry of the Bertie, Prince of Wales mystery series, featuring future King Edward VII, Albert Edward, as an amateur sleuth solving…

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  3. Cover of Bertie and the Crime of Passion

    Bertie and the Crime of Passion

    2020 · Peter Lovesey

    The third and final entry of the Bertie Prince of Wales mystery series, featuring future King Edward VII, Albert Edward, as an amateur sleuth solving…

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A Sergeant Cribb Investigation

8 books in order · 1971–2014

  1. Cover of Wobble to Death

    Wobble to Death

    2014 · Peter Lovesey

    A Mystery Writers of America “100 Best Mysteries of All Time” Crime fiction master Peter Lovesey’s debut mystery introduces Victorian detective…

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  2. Cover of The Detective Wore Silk Drawers

    The Detective Wore Silk Drawers

    1971 · Peter Lovesey

    “A rich and unusual mystery, with suspense enough for the most confirmed addict.” —Los Angeles Times Pugilism, a brutal form of bare-knuckle boxing,…

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  3. Cover of Abracadaver

    Abracadaver

    1972 · Peter Lovesey

    "Fine picture of period vice, good mystery plotting, and fun.” —San Francisco Chronicle A sadistic practical joker is haunting the popular music…

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  4. Cover of Mad Hatter's Holiday

    Mad Hatter's Holiday

    1973 · Peter Lovesey

    “Lovesey’s best yet.” —H.R.F. Keating, The Times Brighton, 1882: Albert Moscrop spends his holiday peering at beachgoers through a telescope, piecing…

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  5. Cover of The Tick of Death

    The Tick of Death

    1974 · Peter Lovesey

    “Lovesey goes from strength to strength. A really entertaining extravaganza, judged to a nicety.” —The Times London, 1884: A series of bomb blasts in…

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  6. Cover of A Case of Spirits

    A Case of Spirits

    1975 · Peter Lovesey

    “One of the best of this series . . . Lively and well-plotted.” —The New York Times Book Review The spiritualist movement has captivated a segment of…

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  7. Cover of Swing, Swing Together

    Swing, Swing Together

    1976 · Peter Lovesey

    “Here’s charm and delight. A puzzle postlude to Three Men in a Boat.” —The Times London, 1889: After Jerome K Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat became a…

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  8. Cover of Waxwork

    Waxwork

    1978 · Peter Lovesey

    “At once charming, chilling and convincing as if it had unfolded in the Police Intelligence column of April, 1888.” —TIME London, 1888. Though the…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Bloodhounds
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Peter Lovesey written?

We list 13 books by Peter Lovesey across 2 series, published between 1971–2020 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Peter Lovesey's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Bertie and the Tinman.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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