Stephen Kelly books in order

Q: "How many books has Stephen Kelly written?"

"Stephen Kelly has written three books in one series."

Q: "What was Stephen Kelly's first book?"

"Stephen Kelly's first book is The Language of the Dead, published in 2015."

Q: "What period are Stephen Kelly's books set in?"

"The Inspector Lamb mysteries are set in England during World War II. The wartime setting adds tension and atmosphere to the murder investigations, as rationing, blackouts, and military secrets complicate the cases."

Inspector Lamb Reading Order

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
The Language of the Dead	2015	Buy
The Wages of Desire	2016	Buy
Hushed in Death	2018	Buy

Stephen Kelly writes historical crime fiction set against the backdrop of World War II. His Inspector Lamb series follows a detective in wartime England, where murder investigations are complicated by military secrecy, civilian displacement, and the ever-present anxiety of the Blitz.

The series began with The Language of the Dead in 2015 and continued with The Wages of Desire and Hushed in Death. Kelly brings the home front to life with period detail and a detective who is both principled and human. Fans of Foyle’s War and Charles Todd’s Ian Rutledge series will find a lot to appreciate here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Stephen Kelly written?

Stephen Kelly has written three books in one series.

What was Stephen Kelly's first book?

Stephen Kelly’s first book is The Language of the Dead, published in 2015.

What period are Stephen Kelly's books set in?

The Inspector Lamb mysteries are set in England during World War II. The wartime setting adds tension and atmosphere to the murder investigations, as rationing, blackouts, and military secrets complicate the cases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspector Lamb Reading Order