The Chronicles of Brother Hermitage books in order

The Chronicles of Brother Hermitage is a long-running medieval comedy mystery series following a scholarly monk who keeps stumbling into murder investigations.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Heretics of De’Ath 2010 Howard of Warwick Buy
2 The Garderobe of Death 2012 Howard of Warwick Buy
3 The Tapestry of Death 2013 Howard of Warwick Buy
4 Hermitage, Wat and Some Murder or Other 2014 Howard of Warwick Buy
5 Hermitage, Wat and Some Druids 2015 Howard of Warwick Buy
6 Brother Hermitage. The Shorts 2015 Howard of Warwick Buy
7 Hermitage, Wat and Some Nuns 2016 Howard of Warwick Buy
8 The Case of The Clerical Cadaver 2016 Howard of Warwick Buy
9 The Case of The Curious Corpse 2017 Howard of Warwick Buy
10 The Case of the Cantankerous Carcass 2017 Howard of Warwick Buy
11 A Murder for Mistress Cwen 2017 Howard of Warwick Buy
12 Brother Hermitage’s Christmas Gift 2017 Howard of Warwick Buy
13 A Murder for Master Wat 2018 Howard of Warwick Buy
14 A Murder for Brother Hermitage 2018 Howard of Warwick Buy
15 The Bayeux Embroidery 2019 Howard of Warwick Buy
16 The Chester Chasuble 2019 Howard of Warwick Buy
17 The Hermes Parchment 2019 Howard of Warwick Buy
18 The 1066 from Normandy 2019 Howard of Warwick Buy
19 The 1066 To Hastings 2020 Howard of Warwick Buy
20 The 1066 via Derby 2020 Howard of Warwick Buy
21 The King’s Investigator 2020 Howard of Warwick Buy
22 The King’s Investigator Part II 2020 Howard of Warwick Buy
23 A Mayhem of Murderous Monks 2021 Howard of Warwick Buy
24 A Murder of Convenience 2021 Howard of Warwick Buy
25 Murder Most Murderous 2021 Howard of Warwick Buy
26 The Investigator’s Apprentice 2022 Howard of Warwick Buy
27 The Investigator’s Wedding 2022 Howard of Warwick Buy
28 The Investigator’s Kingdom 2022 Howard of Warwick Buy
29 Return To The Dingle 2022 Howard of Warwick Buy
30 Murder Can Be Murder 2023 Howard of Warwick Buy
31 Murder ‘Midst Merriment 2023 Howard of Warwick Buy
32 How Many Monks? 2023 Howard of Warwick Buy
33 No Murder Here 2024 Howard of Warwick Buy
34 Not Another Murder 2024 Howard of Warwick Buy
35 What Dead Body? 2024 Howard of Warwick Buy
36 Three Brothers, Two Plots and a Monk 2025 Howard of Warwick Buy
37 Here Be Monsters 2025 Howard of Warwick Buy
38 Don’t Murder The Ferryman 2025 Howard of Warwick Buy

Brother Hermitage is a monk who would much rather be studying manuscripts than solving murders, but fate and his friend Wat the Weaver have other plans. Set in 11th-century England, these books combine genuine whodunit plots with broad comedy about monastic life, feudal politics, and medieval hygiene.

With 38 books and counting, this is one of the longest-running independent mystery series in the genre. Howard of Warwick publishes frequently and has built a dedicated following among readers who enjoy historical fiction that does not take itself too seriously. The series includes holiday specials, multi-part adventures, and even crossovers with his 1066 novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Chronicles of Brother Hermitage series?

There are 38 books in the The Chronicles of Brother Hermitage series, published between 2010 and 2025.

What is the first book in the The Chronicles of Brother Hermitage series?

The first book in the The Chronicles of Brother Hermitage series is The Heretics of De’Ath, published in 2010.

Do I need to read the Brother Hermitage books in order?

The books follow a loose chronological sequence and recurring characters develop over time, so starting with The Heretics of De’Ath is recommended. That said, each mystery is self-contained enough that you could pick up most entries on their own.

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