Sir John Fielding books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sir John Fielding series?"

"There are eleven books in the Sir John Fielding series, published between 1994 and 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sir John Fielding series?"

"The first book in the Sir John Fielding series is Blind Justice, published in 1994."

Q: "Do the Sir John Fielding books need to be read in order?"

"They work best in publication order. Each mystery stands on its own, but reading from Blind Justice onward gives the clearest introduction to Jeremy Proctor, Sir John Fielding, and the world of Georgian London that connects the series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Blind Justice	1994	Bruce Alexander	Buy
2	Murder in Grub Street	1995	Bruce Alexander	Buy
3	Watery Grave	1996	Bruce Alexander	Buy
4	Person or Persons Unknown	1997	Bruce Alexander	Buy
5	Jack, Knave and Fool	1998	Bruce Alexander	Buy
6	Death of a Colonial	1999	Bruce Alexander	Buy
7	The Color of Death	2000	Bruce Alexander	Buy
8	Smuggler’s Moon	2001	Bruce Alexander	Buy
9	An Experiment In Treason	2002	Bruce Alexander	Buy
10	The Price of Murder	2003	Bruce Alexander	Buy
11	Rules of Engagement	2005	Bruce Alexander	Buy

Bruce Alexander’s Sir John Fielding novels are historical mysteries built around real social detail and traditional detective storytelling. Set in Georgian London, the books pair the practical work of investigation with the legal and political tensions of the period, using Sir John Fielding’s household as the center of each case.

This reading order follows the original publication sequence, beginning with Blind Justice (1994). That is the best path for most readers because it introduces both the central partnership and the setting before the later novels expand the scope of the cases and the surrounding cast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sir John Fielding series?

There are eleven books in the Sir John Fielding series, published between 1994 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Sir John Fielding series?

The first book in the Sir John Fielding series is Blind Justice, published in 1994.

Do the Sir John Fielding books need to be read in order?

They work best in publication order. Each mystery stands on its own, but reading from Blind Justice onward gives the clearest introduction to Jeremy Proctor, Sir John Fielding, and the world of Georgian London that connects the series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order