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Gordon Kerr Books in Order

Gordon Kerr is a prolific writer with a diverse portfolio, having penned numerous books across various genres. Born in Scotland's East Kilbride, he transitioned from careers in the wine trade and bookselling to publishing, before dedicating himself to writing full-time. A versatile author, Kerr's works span art, history, true crime, travel, and humour, showcasing his unique voice and range. Beyond his writing, Kerr cherishes family life with his wife and two children. He splits his time between Hampshire, England, and the picturesque South West France, where he can often be found escaping to the tranquility of the countryside.

Bibliography verified: March 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Gordon Kerr's book series? Gordon Kerr has written 5 book series. The most notable is the Best Kept Secrets series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Gordon Kerr

  • #1
    Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds (By: Ian Wright) cover
    Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds (By: Ian Wright)(2019)
  • #2
    North American Maps for Curious Minds (By: Matthew Bucklan) cover
    North American Maps for Curious Minds (By: Matthew Bucklan)(2021)
  • #3
    Wild Maps for Curious Minds (By: Mike Higgins) cover
    Wild Maps for Curious Minds (By: Mike Higgins)(2022)
  • #4
    The 1960s | Maps for Curious Minds cover
    The 1960s | Maps for Curious Minds(2025)
  • #1
    Rats and Squealers cover
    Rats and Squealers(2000)
  • #2
    Poetry Writers' Yearbook cover
    Poetry Writers' Yearbook(2006)
  • #3
    Killers in Cold Blood cover
    Killers in Cold Blood(2007)
  • #4
    The Timetraveller's Guide to Georgian London cover
    The Timetraveller's Guide to Georgian London(2007)
  • #5
    Art Nouveau cover
    Art Nouveau(2008)
  • #6
    Impressionists. cover
    Impressionists.(2008)
  • #7
    Pirates: Derring-do on the High Seas cover
    Pirates: Derring-do on the High Seas(2008)
  • #8
    Timeline of World History cover
    Timeline of World History(2008)
  • #9
    Timeline History of the World cover
    Timeline History of the World(2008)
  • #10
    Professional Killers cover
    Professional Killers(2008)
  • #11
    Timeline Of Britain cover
    Timeline Of Britain(2008)
  • #12
    Australian Slang cover
    Australian Slang(2008)
  • #13
    Houses of Death: Horrific Secrets Behind Closed Doors cover
    Houses of Death: Horrific Secrets Behind Closed Doors(2008)
  • #14
    Hotels of Death: The Famous Checked In But Never Checked Ou cover
    Hotels of Death: The Famous Checked In But Never Checked Ou(2008)
  • #15
    Timeline of Kings & Queens : From Charlemagne to Elizabeth II cover
    Timeline of Kings & Queens : From Charlemagne to Elizabeth II(2008)
  • #16
    Leaders Who Changed the World cover
    Leaders Who Changed the World(2009)
  • #17
    Fugitives: Dramatic accounts of life on the run cover
    Fugitives: Dramatic accounts of life on the run(2009)
  • #18
    Goners: The Final Hours of the Notable and Notorious cover
    Goners: The Final Hours of the Notable and Notorious(2009)
  • #19
    More Softies cover
    More Softies(2009)
  • #20
    Timeline of the Sixties cover
    Timeline of the Sixties(2009)
  • #21
    A Short History of Europe: From Charlemagne to the Treaty of Lisbon cover
    A Short History of Europe: From Charlemagne to the Treaty of Lisbon(2009)
  • #22
    Evil Psychopaths cover
    Evil Psychopaths(2009)
  • #23
    Great British Losers: A Compendium of National Embarrassments from the Great Auk to Eddie the Eagle cover
    Great British Losers: A Compendium of National Embarrassments from the Great Auk to Eddie the Eagle(2010)
  • #24
    Secrets of Italy cover
    Secrets of Italy(2010)
  • #25
    My Sweet Rose cover
    My Sweet Rose(2010)
  • #26
    Mapping the Trail of a Crime: How Experts Use Geographic Profiling to Solve the World's Most Notorious Cases cover
    Mapping the Trail of a Crime: How Experts Use Geographic Profiling to Solve the World's Most Notorious Cases(2011)
  • #27
    Treacherous Women - Sex, temptation and betrayal cover
    Treacherous Women - Sex, temptation and betrayal(2011)
  • #28
    Spree Killers: Ruthless Perpetrators of Mass Murder cover
    Spree Killers: Ruthless Perpetrators of Mass Murder(2011)
  • #29
    Fugitives from Justice : Audacious Bids for Freedom cover
    Fugitives from Justice : Audacious Bids for Freedom(2011)
  • #30
    Hostages and Hijackers (By: Phil Clarke) cover
    Hostages and Hijackers (By: Phil Clarke)(2011)
  • #31
    Kidnapped! (By: Phil Clarke) cover
    Kidnapped! (By: Phil Clarke)(2011)
  • #32
    Notorious Fugitives : Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide cover
    Notorious Fugitives : Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide(2011)
  • #33
    Insane Body Snatchers (With: Phil Clarke) cover
    Insane Body Snatchers (With: Phil Clarke)(2011)
  • #34
    Fugitives on the Run : Keeping Ahead of Retribution cover
    Fugitives on the Run : Keeping Ahead of Retribution(2011)
  • #35
    Hostages (By: Phil Clarke) cover
    Hostages (By: Phil Clarke)(2011)
  • #36
    100 Claude Monet Masterpieces. cover
    100 Claude Monet Masterpieces.(2011)
  • #37
    Ancient and Medieval Traitors - Back-stabbers, turncoats and conspirators cover
    Ancient and Medieval Traitors - Back-stabbers, turncoats and conspirators(2011)
  • #38
    Australian Serial Killers cover
    Australian Serial Killers(2011)
  • #39
    American Serial Killers - They just can't stop themselves cover
    American Serial Killers - They just can't stop themselves(2011)
  • #40
    Traitors and Spies: Spooks, sleepers and sabotage cover
    Traitors and Spies: Spooks, sleepers and sabotage(2011)
  • #41
    Mafia Men: Hoodwinkers, Suckers and Scams cover
    Mafia Men: Hoodwinkers, Suckers and Scams(2011)
  • #42
    European Serial Killers - Evil on the edge of society cover
    European Serial Killers - Evil on the edge of society(2011)
  • #43
    Great Leaders of the Last 100 Years - A century that changed the world cover
    Great Leaders of the Last 100 Years - A century that changed the world(2011)
  • #44
    Historic Leaders who Changed the World: Monarchs, Presidents and Despots cover
    Historic Leaders who Changed the World: Monarchs, Presidents and Despots(2011)
  • #45
    Great Leaders who Changed the Ancient World - Philosophers, Prophets and Commanders cover
    Great Leaders who Changed the Ancient World - Philosophers, Prophets and Commanders(2011)
  • #46
    Great Leaders who Changed the Medieval World - Emperors, Tyrants and Saints cover
    Great Leaders who Changed the Medieval World - Emperors, Tyrants and Saints(2011)
  • #47
    Great Leaders of the 19th Century - Heroes, Outlaws and Demagogues cover
    Great Leaders of the 19th Century - Heroes, Outlaws and Demagogues(2011)
  • #48
    A Short History of Africa: From the Origins of the Human Race to the Arab Spring cover
    A Short History of Africa: From the Origins of the Human Race to the Arab Spring(2011)
  • #49
    Art Deco Fashion Masterpieces cover
    Art Deco Fashion Masterpieces(2012)
  • #50
    Queen: Secrets & Celebrations of Her Majesty cover
    Queen: Secrets & Celebrations of Her Majesty(2012)
  • #51
    Mad Dogs: The Most Vicious Men Who Ever Lived cover
    Mad Dogs: The Most Vicious Men Who Ever Lived(2012)
  • #52
    A Short History of China: From Ancient Dynasties to Economic Powerhouse cover
    A Short History of China: From Ancient Dynasties to Economic Powerhouse(2013)
  • #53
    Book of Firsts cover
    Book of Firsts(2013)
  • #54
    A Short History of the First World War: Land, Sea Air, 1914-1918 cover
    A Short History of the First World War: Land, Sea Air, 1914-1918(2014)
  • #55
    A Short History of Brazil: From Pre-Colonial Peoples to Modern Economic Miracle cover
    A Short History of Brazil: From Pre-Colonial Peoples to Modern Economic Miracle(2014)
  • #56
    Cthulhu: Dark Fantasy, Horror & Supernatural Movies cover
    Cthulhu: Dark Fantasy, Horror & Supernatural Movies(2014)
  • #57
    A Short History of the Vietnam War cover
    A Short History of the Vietnam War(2015)
  • #58
    A Short History of the Middle East: From Ancient Empires to Islamic State cover
    A Short History of the Middle East: From Ancient Empires to Islamic State(2016)
  • #59
    The Godsplice cover
    The Godsplice(2016)
  • #60
    A Short History of India: From the Earliest Civilisations and Myriad Kingdoms, to Today's Economic Powerhouse cover
    A Short History of India: From the Earliest Civilisations and Myriad Kingdoms, to Today's Economic Powerhouse(2017)
  • #61
    Are You Smarter Than a Millennial? cover
    Are You Smarter Than a Millennial?(2018)
  • #62
    Are You Smarter Than a Baby Boomer? cover
    Are You Smarter Than a Baby Boomer?(2018)
  • #63
    Short History of the Victorian Era cover
    Short History of the Victorian Era(2019)
  • #64
    A Pocket Essential Introduction to Religion cover
    A Pocket Essential Introduction to Religion(2019)
  • #65
    The War that Never Ended: A Short History of the Korean War cover
    The War that Never Ended: A Short History of the Korean War(2020)
  • #66
    British Traitors cover
    British Traitors(2022)

About Gordon Kerr

Gordon Kerr is a prolific writer with a diverse portfolio, having penned numerous books across various genres. Born in Scotland's East Kilbride, he transitioned from careers in the wine trade and bookselling to publishing, before dedicating himself to writing full-time. A versatile author, Kerr's works span art, history, true crime, travel, and humour, showcasing his unique voice and range. Beyond his writing, Kerr cherishes family life with his wife and two children. He splits his time between Hampshire, England, and the picturesque South West France, where he can often be found escaping to the tranquility of the countryside.

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