Sister Fidelma Collections books in order

Complete list of all Sister Fidelma Collections books in order by Peter Tremayne, including short story compilations and anthologies set in the 7th-century Irish mystery world.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Lair of the White Fox 2016 Peter Tremayne N/A
2 Absolution by Murder 1994 Peter Tremayne N/A
3 Whispers of the Dead 2004 Peter Tremayne Buy
4 Les Cinq Royaumes 1995 Peter Tremayne N/A
5 Die Tote im Klosterbrunnen 1996 Peter Tremayne N/A
6 The Spider’s Web 1997 Peter Tremayne N/A
7 Valley of the Shadow 1998 Peter Tremayne N/A
8 The Monk Who Vanished 1999 Peter Tremayne N/A
9 Act of Mercy 1999 Peter Tremayne N/A
10 Hemlock at Vespers 2000 Peter Tremayne Buy
11 Our Lady Of Darkness 2000 Peter Tremayne N/A
12 Das Kloster der toten Seelen 2001 Peter Tremayne N/A
13 The Haunted Abbot 2002 Peter Tremayne N/A
14 Badger’s Moon 2003 Peter Tremayne N/A
15 The Leper’s Bell 2004 Peter Tremayne N/A
16 Die Todesfee 2004 Peter Tremayne N/A
17 Tod vor der Morgenmesse 2005 Peter Tremayne N/A
18 A Prayer for the Damned 2006 Peter Tremayne N/A
19 Dancing With Demons 2007 Peter Tremayne N/A
20 The Council of the Cursed 2008 Peter Tremayne N/A
21 The Dove of Death 2009 Peter Tremayne N/A
22 Der Blutkelch 2010 Peter Tremayne N/A
23 Behold a Pale Horse 2011 Peter Tremayne N/A
24 The Seventh Trumpet 2012 Peter Tremayne N/A
25 The Devil’s Seal 2014 Peter Tremayne N/A
26 The Spiteful Shadow 2015 Peter Tremayne N/A
27 The Second Death: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland 2015 Peter Tremayne N/A
28 Penance of the Damned 2016 Peter Tremayne N/A
29 Night of the Lightbringer 2017 Peter Tremayne N/A
30 Bloodmoon 2018 Peter Tremayne N/A
31 Wer Lügen sät 2019 Peter Tremayne N/A
32 The Shapeshifter’s Lair - Peter Tremayne N/A
33 The House of Death - Peter Tremayne N/A
34 Death of a Heretic 2022 Peter Tremayne N/A
35 Revenge of the Stormbringer 2023 Peter Tremayne N/A

The Sister Fidelma Collections bring together short stories and novellas set in the same 7th-century Irish world as the main novel series. These shorter pieces feature Sister Fidelma investigating mysteries that range from thefts and poisonings to locked-room murders, all within the framework of the Brehon law system. Some stories focus on cases that are too small in scope for a full novel but still give Fidelma a chance to apply her legal training and deductive skills.

Many of these stories first appeared in mystery anthologies and magazines before being gathered into dedicated collections. Hemlock at Vespers and Whispers of the Dead are two of the more widely available English-language collections, while several others were published in German and French translations. The collections offer a different pace from the novels, with tighter plots and quicker resolutions, though the historical atmosphere and attention to period detail remain consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sister Fidelma Collections series?

There are 35 books in the Sister Fidelma Collections series, published between 1994 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Sister Fidelma Collections series?

The first book in the Sister Fidelma Collections series is The Lair of the White Fox, published in 2016.

Do I need to read the Sister Fidelma novels before reading the short story collections?

No, the short stories in these collections are self-contained mysteries that can be enjoyed independently. They feature the same characters and setting as the novels but do not require prior knowledge of the series. Readers new to the series may actually find the shorter stories a good way to sample Tremayne’s writing and the world of 7th-century Ireland before committing to the full-length novels.

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