Sister Fidelma Collections books in order

Q: "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."

Q: "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."

Q: "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."

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.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order