Martyn Waites Books in Order

Martyn Waites is a multifaceted English author, known for his hard-boiled fiction and critically acclaimed novels. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1963, he began his career in the entertainment industry, working as an actor in regional theaters across England after attending drama school. Waites' acting credits span TV and commercial work, but he eventually transitioned to full-time writing in the early 1990s. His breakthrough novel, Mary's Prayer, was published in 1997, introducing readers to investigative journalist Stephen Larkin, a character who would feature in three more novels. Subsequent works include The Mercy Seat (2006) and Speak No Evil (2009), cementing Waites' reputation as a master of noir fiction. Currently, he divides his time between writing and living in Hertfordshire with his family.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Martyn Waites

  • #1
    Great Lost Albums (With: Mark Billingham,David Quantick,Stav Sherez)(2014)
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    The White Room(2004)
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  • #2
    The Other People (As: C.B. Everett)(2025)
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    The Woman in Black (By: Susan Hill)(1983)
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  • #2
    The Woman in Black: Angel of Death(2013)
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    The Old Religion(2018)
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  • #2
    The Sinner(2020)
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  • #3
    The Gravedigger's Song(2022)
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About Martyn Waites

Martyn Waites is a multifaceted English author, known for his hard-boiled fiction and critically acclaimed novels. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1963, he began his career in the entertainment industry, working as an actor in regional theaters across England after attending drama school. Waites' acting credits span TV and commercial work, but he eventually transitioned to full-time writing in the early 1990s. His breakthrough novel, Mary's Prayer, was published in 1997, introducing readers to investigative journalist Stephen Larkin, a character who would feature in three more novels. Subsequent works include The Mercy Seat (2006) and Speak No Evil (2009), cementing Waites' reputation as a master of noir fiction. Currently, he divides his time between writing and living in Hertfordshire with his family.

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