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.

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 September 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 series in order

Each series linked below has its own reading-order page.

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.

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 the first book of the Wendy Cartmell series you want to read: Moorland Shadows starts with The Heritage Cider Murder (2025) and Sgt Major Crane starts with Steps to Heaven (2011). The earliest catalogued title overall is Steps to Heaven (2011).

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.