Wendy Cartmell Books in Order

Wendy Cartmell has written 50 books, published between 2011 and 2026. The first book is Steps to Heaven (2011) and the newest is The Wrecker's Map (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
50
Published
2011–2026
Pages on record
1,270 in 5 of 50 books

Sgt Major Crane is Wendy Cartmell's recurring investigator, carrying three of the nine recorded series: Sgt Major Crane, Crane & Anderson and Crane Cold Case Thrillers. Jo Wolfe, Emma Harrison Mystery, Muddlebay Mysteries, Moorland Shadows, Alex Morgan Paranormal Investigator and a haunted short-story line complete the list. Cartmell has 50 catalogued books dated 2011 to 2026, opening with Steps to Heaven and 40 Days 40 Nights in 2011 and reaching The Wrecker's Map. Volumes average 260 pages.

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How many Wendy Cartmell books are there?

Wendy Cartmell has 50 books, released between 2011 and 2026. They include 8 series and 1 title listed outside any series.

Wendy Cartmell Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 50 Wendy Cartmell books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of November 2026.

  1. 1
    Steps to HeavenSgt Major Crane #12011 · confirmed 2/4
    2011–
  2. 2
    40 Days 40 NightsSgt Major Crane #22011 · confirmed 2/4
    2011–
  3. 3
    No MercySgt Major Crane #32012 · confirmed 2/4
    2012–
  4. 4
    Violation / Honour BoundSgt Major Crane #42012 · 280 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2012280
  5. 5
    Cordon of LiesSgt Major Crane #52013 · confirmed 2/4
    2013–
  6. 6
    Past JudgementEmma Harrison Mystery #12014 · 258 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2014258
  7. 7
    Who's Afraid Now2014 · confirmed 2/4
    2014–
  8. 8
    RegenerateSgt Major Crane #62014 · confirmed 2/4
    2014–
  9. 9
    HijackSgt Major Crane #72014 · 260 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2014260
  10. 10
    Mortal JudgmentEmma Harrison Mystery #22015 · 210 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2015210
  11. 11
    Glass CutterSgt Major Crane #82015 · 262 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2015262
  12. 12
    Death RitesCrane & Anderson #12016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
  13. 13
    Death ElementsCrane & Anderson #22016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
  14. 14
    Joint JudgementEmma Harrison Mystery #32016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
  15. 15
    Solid ProofSgt Major Crane #92016 · confirmed 2/4
    2016–
  16. 16
    Death CallCrane & Anderson #32017 · confirmed 2/4
    2017–
  17. 17
    A Grave DeathCrane & Anderson #42018 · confirmed 2/4
    2018–
  18. 18
    Gamble with DeathHaunted Short Stories/Novellas #12019 · confirmed 2/4
    2019–
  19. 19
    Touching the DeadJo Wolfe #12019 · confirmed 2/4
    2019–
  20. 20
    A Cold DeathCrane & Anderson #52019 · confirmed 2/4
    2019–
  21. 21
    Divining the DeadJo Wolfe #22020 · confirmed 2/4
    2020–
  22. 22
    Watching the DeadJo Wolfe #32020 · confirmed 2/4
    2020–
  23. 23
    Waking the DeadJo Wolfe #42020 · confirmed 2/4
    2020–
  24. 24
    Body in OfficeMuddlebay Mysteries #12021 · confirmed 2/4
    2021–
  25. 25
    Body at the WeddingMuddlebay Mysteries #22021 · confirmed 2/4
    2021–
  26. 26
    Body on ShowMuddlebay Mysteries #32021 · confirmed 2/4
    2021–
  27. 27
    Body at SchoolMuddlebay Mysteries #42021 · confirmed 2/4
    2021–
  28. 28
    Body in the ShopMuddlebay Mysteries #52021 · confirmed 2/4
    2021–
  29. 29
    Playing with the DeadJo Wolfe #52021 · confirmed 2/4
    2021–
  30. 30
    Bramble CottageHaunted Short Stories/Novellas #22022 · confirmed 2/4
    2022–

Wendy Cartmell books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

Moorland Shadows in order

11 books
  1. 1. The Heritage Cider Murder
  2. 2. The Smuggler's Bones
  3. 3. Returned by the Tide
  4. 4. The Submerged Village
  5. 5. The Standing Stones
  6. 6. The Lifeboat Station
  7. 7. Unexplored Depths
  8. 8. Portrait of Deceit
  9. 9. The Ringer's Secret
  10. 10. The Harvest Queen
  11. 11. The Wrecker's Map

Sgt Major Crane in order

9 books
  1. 1. Steps to Heaven
  2. 2. 40 Days 40 Nights
  3. 3. No Mercy
  4. 4. Violation / Honour Bound
  5. 5. Cordon of Lies
  6. 6. Regenerate
  7. 7. Hijack
  8. 8. Glass Cutter
  9. 9. Solid Proof

Jo Wolfe in order

7 books
  1. 1. Touching the Dead
  2. 2. Divining the Dead
  3. 3. Watching the Dead
  4. 4. Waking the Dead
  5. 5. Playing with the Dead
  6. 6. Facing the Dead
  7. 7. Finding the Dead

Crane & Anderson in order

5 books
  1. 1. Death Rites
  2. 2. Death Elements
  3. 3. Death Call
  4. 4. A Grave Death
  5. 5. A Cold Death

Muddlebay Mysteries in order

5 books
  1. 1. Body in Office
  2. 2. Body at the Wedding
  3. 3. Body on Show
  4. 4. Body at School
  5. 5. Body in the Shop

Alex Morgan Paranormal Investigator in order

4 books
  1. 1. Hunter of Evil
  2. 2. Vessels of Power
  3. 3. The Collector's Price
  4. 4. The Watcher's Fall

Emma Harrison Mystery in order

3 books
  1. 1. Past Judgement
  2. 2. Mortal Judgment
  3. 3. Joint Judgement

Crane Cold Case Thrillers in order

3 books
  1. 1. Cold Remains
  2. 2. Cold Times
  3. 3. Cold Water

Haunted Short Stories/Novellas

2 books

2 titles published under this heading without a numbered place in a series.

Standalone books

1 book

1 Wendy Cartmell title here is not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Wendy Cartmell books in order?

You only need to read Wendy Cartmell books in order within each series: the books listed here span 8 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Wendy Cartmell

Start with Steps to Heaven (2011), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Wendy Cartmell book?

The Wrecker's Map (2026) is the newest Wendy Cartmell book released so far.

Is there a new Wendy Cartmell book coming?

No next Wendy Cartmell book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Wendy Cartmell at a glance

Still publishing
Wendy Cartmell published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Wendy Cartmell books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
1,270 pages across the 5 of 50 books with a recorded length, a median of 260 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Wendy Cartmell books, 30 of 50, were published in the 2020s.

When Wendy Cartmell books were published

Publication distribution by decade, showing when Wendy Cartmell titles appeared. 2020s was the most productive decade with 30 titles.

2010s
20
2020s
30

50 books total across 2 decades. Decade reflects the year each title was first catalogued.