Roy Lewis Books in Order

Roy Lewis is a highly acclaimed author and former law educator, having spent a decade teaching law before being appointed as one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Further and Higher Education. He has also established himself as a prolific author of law texts, solidifying his expertise in the field. Lewis's writing career has spanned multiple genres, with many of his novels drawing inspiration from his roots in the north of England. His unique blend of regional insight and legal acumen has captivated readers worldwide, earning him recognition as a masterful storyteller. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human experience, Lewis continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Roy Lewis

  • #1
    A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn(1983)
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  • #2
    Most Cunning Workmen / Murder in the Manor(1985)
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  • #3
    A Trout in the Milk / Murder in the Farmhouse(1986)
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  • #4
    Men of Subtle Craft / Murder in the Stableyard(1987)
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  • #5
    The Devil is Dead / Murder in the Church(1989)
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  • #6
    A Wisp of Smoke / Murder in the House(1992)
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  • #7
    A Secret Dying / Murder in the Tower(1993)
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  • #8
    Bloodeagle / Murder Under the Bridge(1993)
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  • #9
    The Cross Bearer / Murder by the Quay(1994)
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  • #10
    A Short-Lived Ghost / Murder at the Folly(1995)
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  • #11
    Angel of Death / Murder in the Field(1996)
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  • #12
    Suddenly as a Shadow / Murder in the Cottage(1997)
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  • #13
    The Shape-Shifter / Murder at Haggburn Hall(1998)
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  • #14
    The Ghost Dancers / Murder on the Golf Course(1998)
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  • #15
    An Assumption of Death / Murder on the Dawn Princess(2000)
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  • #16
    Dead Secret / Murder in Wolfcleugh Woods(2001)
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  • #17
    The Ways of Death / Murder at Abby Head(2002)
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  • #18
    Headhunter / Murder in the South of France(2004)
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  • #19
    Grave Error / Murder in Rome(2005)
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  • #20
    Dragon Head / Murder in China(2007)
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  • #21
    Shadowmaker / Murder in La Rochelle(2009)
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  • #22
    Goddess of Death / Murder in Valencia(2012)
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  • #1
    A Certain Blindness / The Sedleigh Hall Murder(1980)
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  • #2
    Dwell in Danger / The Farming Murder(1982)
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  • #3
    A Limited Vision / The Quayside Murder(1983)
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  • #4
    Once Dying, Twice Dead / The Diamond Murder(1984)
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  • #5
    A Blurred Reality / The Geordie Murder(1985)
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  • #6
    Premium on Death / The Shipping Murder(1986)
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  • #7
    The Salamander Chill / The City of London Murder(1988)
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  • #8
    A Necessary Dealing / The Apartment Murder(1989)
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  • #9
    A Kind of Transaction / The Spanish Villa Murder(1991)
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  • #10
    A Form of Death / The Marriage Murder(2001)
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  • #11
    The Nightwalker / The Wasteful Murder(2002)
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  • #12
    Phantom / The Phantom Murder(2003)
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  • #13
    Dead Man Running / The Slaughterhouse Murder(2003)
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  • #14
    Embers of the Dead / The Tattoo Murder(2005)
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  • #15
    Death Squad / The Football Murder(2007)
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  • #16
    Guardian of the Dead / The Tutankhamun Murder(2008)
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  • #17
    Design for Murder / The Zodiac Murder(2010)
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  • #18
    The Tutankhamun Murder(2025)
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  • #1
    A Lover Too Many(1969)
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  • #2
    Error of Judgment(1971)
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  • #3
    A Secret Singing / The Woods Murder(1971)
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  • #4
    Blood Money / Murder for Money(1973)
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  • #5
    A Question of Degree / Murder in the Mine(1974)
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  • #6
    A Part of Virtue / A Cotswolds Murder / A Dartmoor Murder(1975)
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  • #7
    Nothing But Foxes / A Fox Hunting Murder(1977)
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  • #1
    Certain Private Incidents(2013)
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  • #1
    The Evolution Man: Or, How I Ate My Father(1960)
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  • #2
    A Wolf by the Ears(1970)
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  • #3
    The Fenokee Project(1971)
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  • #4
    A Fool for a Client(1972)
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  • #5
    Of Singular Purpose(1973)
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  • #6
    Double Take(1975)
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  • #7
    Witness My Death(1976)
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  • #8
    A Distant Banner(1976)
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  • #9
    An Uncertain Sound(1978)
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  • #10
    An Inevitable Fatality(1978)
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  • #11
    A Violent Death(1979)
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  • #12
    Seek for Justice(1981)
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  • #13
    The Secret of Skull Island(2008)
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  • #14
    Murder in Malacca(2008)
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  • #15
    Dead Ringer(2011)
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  • #16
    The Paduan Conspiracy / Cardinal Obsession(2012)
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  • #17
    The Lady and the Lawyers(2012)
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  • #18
    Cardinal Error(2012)
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  • #19
    Breaths of Suspicion(2013)
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  • #20
    A Fugitive Englishman(2014)
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  • #21
    Shadows of the Past(2017)
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  • #22
    A Distant Bugle(2017)
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  • #23
    Brought to Justice(2012)
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  • #24
    The Golden Caverns(2013)
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  • #25
    The Undertakers(2013)
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  • #26
    Command of the Sea Tiger(2013)
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  • #27
    Death in the Desert(2013)
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  • #28
    Skin Deep(2013)
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  • #29
    The Chill of Death(2013)
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About Roy Lewis

Roy Lewis is a highly acclaimed author and former law educator, having spent a decade teaching law before being appointed as one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Further and Higher Education. He has also established himself as a prolific author of law texts, solidifying his expertise in the field. Lewis's writing career has spanned multiple genres, with many of his novels drawing inspiration from his roots in the north of England. His unique blend of regional insight and legal acumen has captivated readers worldwide, earning him recognition as a masterful storyteller. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human experience, Lewis continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.

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