J.R. Ellis Books in Order
J.R. Ellis is a versatile writer whose passion for storytelling spans multiple genres, from children's plays to paranormal mysteries. As an English teacher, Ellis has cultivated a keen interest in the paranormal, mysteries, and conspiracy theories, which often find their way into her writing. Her deep love for Yorkshire serves as the backdrop for her Yorkshire Murder Mysteries series, where she seamlessly weaves together the county's diverse landscapes. Ellis is a student of the classic Locked Room Mystery, drawing inspiration from the likes of John Dickson Carr, Clayton Rawson, and Ellery Queen. Her novels, infused with a sense of elegance and wit, typically feature a double mystery: a whodunit puzzle, alongside a how-dunnit twist. By avoiding the darker aspects of crime fiction, Ellis creates engaging stories that are both humorous and thought-provoking, featuring ordinary people as her relatable characters.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by J.R. Ellis
- #1AmazonThe Body in the Dales / The Body in Jingling Pot(2017)
- #2AmazonThe Quartet Murders(2017)
- #3AmazonThe Murder at Redmire Hall(2018)
- #4AmazonThe Royal Baths Murder(2019)
- #5AmazonThe Nidderdale Murders(2020)
- #6AmazonThe Whitby Murders(2021)
- #7AmazonMurder at St Anne's(2021)
- #8AmazonThe Railway Murders(2022)
- #9AmazonThe Brewery Murders(2023)
- #10AmazonThe Canal Murders(2024)
- #11AmazonThe Otley Murders(2025)
- #12AmazonMurder in York(2025)
About J.R. Ellis
J.R. Ellis is a versatile writer whose passion for storytelling spans multiple genres, from children's plays to paranormal mysteries. As an English teacher, Ellis has cultivated a keen interest in the paranormal, mysteries, and conspiracy theories, which often find their way into her writing. Her deep love for Yorkshire serves as the backdrop for her Yorkshire Murder Mysteries series, where she seamlessly weaves together the county's diverse landscapes. Ellis is a student of the classic Locked Room Mystery, drawing inspiration from the likes of John Dickson Carr, Clayton Rawson, and Ellery Queen. Her novels, infused with a sense of elegance and wit, typically feature a double mystery: a whodunit puzzle, alongside a how-dunnit twist. By avoiding the darker aspects of crime fiction, Ellis creates engaging stories that are both humorous and thought-provoking, featuring ordinary people as her relatable characters.
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