Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery books in order

The Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series by Steve Robinson follows an American genealogist uncovering historical family secrets across Europe.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 In the Blood 2011 Jefferson Tayte Buy
2 To The Grave 2012 Jefferson Tayte Buy
3 The Last Queen of England 2012 Jefferson Tayte Buy
4 The Lost Empress 2014 Jefferson Tayte Buy
5 Kindred 2016 Jefferson Tayte Buy
6 Dying Games 2017 Jefferson Tayte Buy
7 Letters from the Dead 2018 Jefferson Tayte Buy
8 The Girl in the Painting 2021 Jefferson Tayte Buy

The Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series follows an overweight, Hawaiian-shirt-wearing American genealogist who traces family histories for clients. Each case takes him deep into historical records and dangerous territory as the families he investigates guard their secrets fiercely.

In the Blood (2011) opens the series in England, and subsequent books take Tayte to Germany, Scotland, and beyond. The series is written by Steve Robinson and combines historical fiction with modern-day investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series?

There are eight books in the Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series, published between 2011 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series?

The first book in the Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series is In the Blood, published in 2011.

What order should the Jefferson Tayte books be read in?

The series should be read in publication order starting with In the Blood (2011). Each book is a standalone mystery, but Jefferson Tayte’s personal story — including his own unknown parentage — develops across the series.

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