Evelyn James Books in Order
Evelyn James has written 57 books, published between 2012 and 2026. The first book is Memories of the Dead (2012) and the newest is Lightning Never Strikes Thrice (2026). Publication order is the reading order below. 39 of the 57 books listed here are in the Clara Fitzgerald Mysteries series, which has its own page: Clara Fitzgerald Mysteries books in order.
- Books
- 57
- Published
- 2012–2026
Clara Fitzgerald is the detective at the centre of Evelyn James's main series, which accounts for most of a 57-book catalogue. James has published from 2012 to 2026, opening with Memories of the Dead (2012) and reaching Lightning Never Strikes Thrice (2026). The Gentleman Detective Mysteries form the second series. Titles such as Murder in Mink, Carnival of Criminals, The Poison Pen and The Woman Died Thrice mark the run, and the 2020s are the peak decade.
How many Evelyn James books are there?
Evelyn James has 57 books, released between 2012 and 2026. They include 2 separate series.
Evelyn James Books in Publication Order
The table lists all 57 Evelyn James books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.
- 12012–1/4
- 22013–1/4
- 32014–1/4
- 42014–1/4
- 52015–1/4
- 62015–1/4
- 72016–1/4
- 82016–1/4
- 92017–1/4
- 102017–1/4
- 112017–1/4
- 122018–1/4
- 132018–1/4
- 142019–1/4
- 152019–1/4
- 162019–1/4
- 172019–1/4
- 182020–1/4
- 192020–1/4
- 202020–1/4
- 212020–1/4
- 222021–1/4
- 232021–1/4
- 242021–1/4
- 252021–1/4
- 262021–1/4
- 272021–1/4
- 282022–1/4
- 292022–1/4
- 302022–1/4
- 312022–1/4
- 322022–1/4
- 332023–1/4
- 342023–1/4
- 352023–1/4
- 362023–1/4
- 372023–1/4
- 382023–1/4
- 392023–1/4
- 402024–1/4
- 412024–1/4
- 422024–1/4
- 432024–1/4
- 442024–1/4
- 452024–1/4
- 462024–1/4
- 472025–1/4
- 482025–1/4
- 492025–1/4
- 502025–1/4
- 512025–1/4
- 522025–1/4
- 532025–1/4
- 542026–1/4
- 552026–1/4
- 562026–1/4
- 572026–1/4
Evelyn James series in order
Each series linked below has its own reading-order page.
Do you have to read Evelyn James books in order?
You only need to read Evelyn James books in order within each series: the books listed here span 2 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.
Where to start with Evelyn James
Start with the first book of the Evelyn James series you want to read: Clara Fitzgerald Mysteries starts with Memories of the Dead (2012) and Gentleman Detective Mysteries starts with The Gentleman Detective (2021). The earliest catalogued title overall is Memories of the Dead (2012).
What is the newest Evelyn James book?
Lightning Never Strikes Thrice (2026) is the newest Evelyn James book released so far.
Is there a new Evelyn James book coming?
No next Evelyn James book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.
Evelyn James at a glance
- Still publishing
- Evelyn James published a book as recently as 2026.
- Release pace
- Evelyn James books have appeared more than one a year on average.
- Busiest decade
- Most Evelyn James books, 40 of 57, were published in the 2020s.