Kate Rhodes books in order

Q: "What order should I read Kate Rhodes books?"

"For the Alice Quentin series, start with Crossbones Yard (2012). For the DI Ben Kitto series, start with Hell Bay (2018). The two series are independent and can be read in any order relative to each other."

Q: "What is the difference between Kate Rhodes two series?"

"The Alice Quentin series features a London-based psychologist who consults on criminal cases. The DI Ben Kitto series follows a detective on the Isles of Scilly, offering a more atmospheric island setting with tight-knit community dynamics."

Q: "Is Kate Rhodes also a poet?"

"Yes, Kate Rhodes is an accomplished poet who published several poetry collections before turning to crime fiction. Her literary background influences her prose style, which critics often praise for its atmospheric and evocative qualities."

Alice Quentin Reading Order

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
Crossbones Yard	2012	Buy
A Killing of Angels	2013	Buy
River of Souls / The Girl in the River	2014	Buy
The Winter Foundlings	2014	Buy
Blood Symmetry	2016	Buy
Fatal Harmony	2018	Buy

DI Ben Kitto Reading Order

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
Hell Bay	2018	Buy
Burnt Island	2019	Buy
Ruin Beach	2019	Buy
Devil’s Table	2021	Buy
Pulpit Rock	2021	Buy
Hangman Island	2023	Buy
The Brutal Tide	2023	Buy

Kate Rhodes is a British author who writes psychological crime fiction. Before turning to novels, she established herself as a poet with multiple published collections. Her debut crime novel, Crossbones Yard, introduced psychologist Alice Quentin in 2012 and earned critical acclaim for its London setting and psychological depth.

In 2018, Rhodes launched a second series featuring DI Ben Kitto, set on the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall. The remote island setting allows her to explore claustrophobic communities where secrets fester and everyone knows everyone. Both series showcase her talent for atmosphere and character-driven mysteries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Kate Rhodes books?

For the Alice Quentin series, start with Crossbones Yard (2012). For the DI Ben Kitto series, start with Hell Bay (2018). The two series are independent and can be read in any order relative to each other.

What is the difference between Kate Rhodes two series?

The Alice Quentin series features a London-based psychologist who consults on criminal cases. The DI Ben Kitto series follows a detective on the Isles of Scilly, offering a more atmospheric island setting with tight-knit community dynamics.

Is Kate Rhodes also a poet?

Yes, Kate Rhodes is an accomplished poet who published several poetry collections before turning to crime fiction. Her literary background influences her prose style, which critics often praise for its atmospheric and evocative qualities.

Alice Quentin Reading Order#

DI Ben Kitto Reading Order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Alice Quentin Reading Order

DI Ben Kitto Reading Order