Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Fear Of Heaven
Buy on Amazon1978
Clinging to the Wreckage
Buy on Amazon1982
Character Parts
Buy on Amazon1986
The Oxford Book of Villains
Buy on Amazon1992
Murderers and Other Friends
Buy on Amazon1994
The Summer of a Dormouse
Buy on Amazon2000
Where There's a Will
Buy on Amazon2003
Zerah Colburn - Spirit of Darkness
Buy on Amazon2005
In Other Words
Buy on Amazon2008
Great Law and Order Stories
Buy on Amazon1990
Death Cruise: Crime Stories on the Open Seas
Buy on Amazon1999
Fanfare: Fourteen Stories on a Musical Theme
Buy on Amazon1999
Murder Most Merry
Buy on Amazon2002
Midsummer Nights
Buy on Amazon2009
A Christmas Anthology
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Fear Of Heaven (1978), 2. Clinging to the Wreckage (1982), 3. Character Parts (1986), 4. The Oxford Book of Villains (1992), 5. Murderers and Other Friends (1994), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by John Mortimer contains 15 books. The series began in 1978 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by John Mortimer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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