Nicolette Scott books in order

The Nicolette Scott series by Robert Irvine features an archaeologist-detective in six mystery novels published between 1996 and 2002.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Track of the Scorpion 1996 Robert Irvine Buy
2 Flight of the Serpent 1998 Robert Irvine Buy
3 Wake of the Hornet 2000 Robert Irvine Buy
4 The Return of the Spanish Lady 2001 Robert Irvine Buy
5 Thread of the Spider 2002 Robert Irvine Buy
6 “Val Davis” is a collaborative pseudonym of Robert Irvine and his wife, Angie. - Robert Irvine N/A

The Nicolette Scott series followed an archaeologist whose work keeps putting her at the center of dangerous mysteries. Six books were published between 1996 and 2002, starting with Track of the Scorpion.

The series blends the adventure of archaeological fieldwork with murder mystery plotting. Scott’s expertise gives her access to sites and artifacts that others might overlook, making her a natural detective in settings where history and crime overlap.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Nicolette Scott series?

There are six books in the Nicolette Scott series, published between 1996 and 2002.

What is the first book in the Nicolette Scott series?

The first book in the Nicolette Scott series is Track of the Scorpion, published in 1996.

Who is Nicolette Scott?

Nicolette Scott is an archaeologist who finds herself drawn into mysteries connected to her dig sites and fieldwork. The six-book series ran from 1996 to 2002 and combines academic settings with detective plotting.

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