Laurie R. King Books in Order

Laurie R. King is a renowned Edgar-winning mystery writer, celebrated for crafting intricate series and standalone novels that captivate readers worldwide. Her Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series follows the remarkable journey of a brilliant young woman who becomes the student and partner of the iconic detective, taking them from London's Bedlam to the vibrant streets of Venice. King's other notable series include the Stuyvesant and Grey series, set against the backdrop of Europe between the Wars, and the Kate Martinelli series, which delves into the cases of an SFPD detective. King's writing often draws inspiration from her home in northern California, which serves as a rich setting for many of her books.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Laurie R. King

  • #1
    The Beekeeper's Apprentice(1994)
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  • #2
    A Monstrous Regiment of Women(1995)
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  • #3
    A Letter of Mary(1996)
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  • #4
    The Moor(1998)
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  • #5
    O Jerusalem(1999)
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  • #6
    Justice Hall(2002)
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  • #7
    The Game(2004)
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  • #8
    Locked Rooms(2005)
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  • #9
    The Language of Bees(2009)
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  • #10
    The God of the Hive(2010)
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  • #11
    Pirate King(2011)
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  • #12
    Garment of Shadows(2012)
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  • #13
    Dreaming Spies(2015)
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  • #14
    The Marriage of Mary Russell(2016)
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  • #15
    The Murder of Mary Russell(2016)
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  • #16
    Mary Russell's War(2016)
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  • #17
    Mary's Christmas(2016)
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  • #18
    Island of the Mad(2018)
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  • #19
    Riviera Gold(2020)
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  • #20
    Castle Shade(2021)
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  • #21
    The Lantern's Dance(2024)
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  • #22
    Knave of Diamonds(2025)
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  • #23
    Beekeeping for Beginners(2011)
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  • #24
    Stately Holmes(2016)
  • #25
    Mrs Hudson's Case(2016)
  • #1
    The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing(2012)
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  • #2
    Laurie R. King's Sherlock Holmes(2013)
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  • #3
    Crime and Thriller Writing (With: Michelle Spring)(2013)
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  • #4
    Irreconcilable Differences(1999)
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  • #5
    Criminal Kabbalah: An Intriguing Anthology of Jewish Mystery and Detective Fiction(2001)
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  • #6
    Murder at the Foul Line(2003)
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  • #7
    Wild Crimes(2004)
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  • #8
    Unusual Suspects(2008)
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  • #9
    A Study in Sherlock(2011)
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  • #10
    Writes of Passage(2014)
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  • #11
    In the Company of Sherlock Holmes(2014)
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  • #12
    Echoes of Sherlock Holmes(2016)
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  • #13
    Bound by Mystery(2017)
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  • #14
    For the Sake of the Game(2018)
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  • #15
    In League with Sherlock Holmes(2020)
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  • #16
    How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America(2021)
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  • #1
    A Darker Place(1998)
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  • #2
    Keeping Watch(2003)
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  • #3
    Califia's Daughters(2004)
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  • #4
    My Thesis Being...(2013)
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  • #5
    Lockdown(2017)
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  • #6
    Back to the Garden(2022)
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  • #7
    Paleta Man(1999)
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  • #8
    Hellbender(2011)
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  • #9
    Mila's Tale(2014)
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  • #10
    Two Kids on a Grift(2025)

About Laurie R. King

Laurie R. King is a renowned Edgar-winning mystery writer, celebrated for crafting intricate series and standalone novels that captivate readers worldwide. Her Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series follows the remarkable journey of a brilliant young woman who becomes the student and partner of the iconic detective, taking them from London's Bedlam to the vibrant streets of Venice. King's other notable series include the Stuyvesant and Grey series, set against the backdrop of Europe between the Wars, and the Kate Martinelli series, which delves into the cases of an SFPD detective. King's writing often draws inspiration from her home in northern California, which serves as a rich setting for many of her books.

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