Crowner John Mysteries Books in Order

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The Crowner John Mysteries is a historical crime fiction series by Bernard Knight, set in 12th century England. The books follow the adventures of Crowner John, a law enforcement official navigating the challenges of his time. Each installment, including The Witch Hunter, is grounded in historical detail and explores the social and legal landscape of medieval England.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. The Sanctuary Seeker

    1998 · Bernard Knight

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  2. The Poisoned Chalice

    1998 · Bernard Knight

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  3. Crowner's Quest

    1999 · Bernard Knight

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  4. The Awful Secret

    2000 · Bernard Knight

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    The Tinner's Corpse

    2001 · Bernard Knight

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    The Grim Reaper

    2002 · Bernard Knight

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  7. Fear in the Forest

    2003 · Bernard Knight

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    The witch hunter

    2004 · Bernard Knight

    The Witch Hunter is a novel by Bernard Knight, part of his Crowner John Mysteries series. It is the eighth book in the series and was published in…

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  9. Figure of Hate

    2005 · Bernard Knight

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    The Elixir of Death

    2006 · Bernard Knight

    It is 1195 and King Philip of France has dispatched an alchemist to assist Prince John in his efforts to steal the throne, but the ship taking him is…

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    The Noble Outlaw

    2007 · Bernard Knight

    In 1195, the discovery of a partially mummified corpse during renovations at a new school in Exeter disrupts the town, prompting Sir John de Wolfe,…

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  12. The Manor of Death

    2008 · Bernard Knight

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  13. Crowner Royal

    2009 · Bernard Knight

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  14. Cover of A Plague of Heretics

    A Plague of Heretics

    2010 · Bernard Knight

    With the city of Exeter suffering from an outbreak of the 'yellow plague', Sir John de Wolfe, the county coroner, balances caring for his ill brother…

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  15. Crowner's Crusade

    2012 · Bernard Knight

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Crowner John Mysteries books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Sanctuary Seeker”.

How many books are in the Crowner John Mysteries series?

We list 15 books by Bernard Knight , published between 1998–2012.

Where can I buy the Crowner John Mysteries books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.