Carla James Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Death Rites |
2025 |
Buy |
| Quiet Bones |
2025 |
Buy |
DC Connie Childs Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| In Bitter Chill |
2015 |
Buy |
| A Deadly Thaw |
2016 |
Buy |
| A Patient Fury |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Shrouded Path |
2018 |
Buy |
Mallory Dawson Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Birthday Girl |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Sixth Lie |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Vanishing Act |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Death Lesson |
2025 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Quickening |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Shadowing |
2021 |
Buy |
Sarah Ward writes crime fiction rooted in the English landscape, particularly the Derbyshire Peak District. Her debut novel, In Bitter Chill, introduced DC Connie Childs and established Ward’s approach — cold cases, layered mysteries, and settings where the atmosphere does as much work as the plot.
The Connie Childs series ran four books before Ward expanded into standalone thrillers and a new series featuring Mallory Dawson. Her books have a strong sense of place, using the isolation and beauty of the English countryside to create tension. Ward also writes and reviews crime fiction online, and her knowledge of the genre shows in her carefully constructed mysteries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Sarah Ward written?
Sarah Ward has written twelve books across four series.
What was Sarah Ward's first book?
Sarah Ward’s first book is In Bitter Chill, published in 2015.
What is Sarah Ward known for?
Ward is known for her atmospheric British crime novels, particularly the DC Connie Childs series set in the Derbyshire Peak District. Her debut In Bitter Chill was praised for its evocative setting and complex plotting. She has since launched the Mallory Dawson series and written standalone thrillers.