Deadly books in order

The Deadly series by Kate Parker is a long-running historical mystery series set in World War II-era Britain, spanning sixteen novels of espionage and murder.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Deadly Beginnings 2014 Kate Parker N/A
2 Deadly Scandal 2016 Kate Parker Buy
3 Deadly Wedding 2016 Kate Parker Buy
4 Deadly Obsession 2004 Kate Parker N/A
5 Deadly Fashion 2017 Kate Parker Buy
6 Deadly Deception 2019 Kate Parker Buy
7 Deadly Gamble 2024 Kate Parker Buy
8 Deadly Secrets 2013 Kate Parker N/A
9 Deadly Travel 2020 Kate Parker Buy
10 Deadly Darkness 2021 Kate Parker Buy
11 Deadly Cypher 2021 Kate Parker Buy
12 Deadly Broadcast 2022 Kate Parker Buy
13 Deadly Rescue 2022 Kate Parker Buy
14 Deadly Manor 2023 Kate Parker Buy
15 Deadly Performance 2024 Kate Parker Buy
16 Deadly Village 2025 Kate Parker Buy

The Deadly series is Kate Parker’s longest-running work, spanning sixteen novels from Deadly Beginnings in 2014 through Deadly Village in 2025. Set in Britain during the years surrounding World War II, the books follow characters who become entangled in espionage, murder investigations, and the dangerous politics of wartime.

The series uses the wartime setting to add stakes to its mystery plots, with blackouts, rationing, and the constant threat of invasion providing atmosphere. Parker blends historical research with page-turning mystery storytelling across the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Deadly series?

There are 3 books in the Deadly series, published in 2021.

What is the first book in the Deadly series?

The first book in the Deadly series is Deadly Love, published in 2021.

What time period does the Deadly series cover?

The Deadly series is set primarily in 1930s and 1940s Britain, covering the years leading up to and during World War II. The wartime setting shapes the espionage and mystery plots throughout the sixteen books.

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