The Yorkshire Murders books in order

The Yorkshire Murders is a British crime fiction series by Wes Markin featuring seven books of atmospheric police procedural investigations set across Yorkshire's dramatic landscape.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Viaduct Kilings 2022 Wes Markin Buy
2 The Lonely Lake Killings 2023 Wes Markin Buy
3 The Crying Cave Killings 2023 Wes Markin Buy
4 The Graveyard Killings 2024 Wes Markin Buy
5 The Winter Killings 2024 Wes Markin Buy
6 The Black Rock Killings 2025 Wes Markin Buy
7 The York Minster Killings 2026 Wes Markin Buy

The Yorkshire Murders puts Yorkshire front and center in its title and in its stories. The seven books — from The Viaduct Killings to The York Minster Killings — each name a Yorkshire landmark or landscape feature, anchoring the crimes in specific, atmospheric locations. The series launched in 2022 and continues through 2026.

Wes Markin uses the Yorkshire setting to give each book a distinct identity. A viaduct, a lonely lake, a crying cave, a graveyard, winter moors, black rocks, and York Minster itself all become crime scenes and sources of atmosphere. The murders happen in places that already carry weight and history, which adds layers to the investigations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Yorkshire Murders series?

There are seven books in the The Yorkshire Murders series, published between 2022 and 2026.

What is the first book in the The Yorkshire Murders series?

The first book in the The Yorkshire Murders series is The Viaduct Kilings, published in 2022.

What role does Yorkshire play in the series?

“Yorkshire isn’t just a backdrop — the landscape and landmarks drive the stories. Each book is named for a Yorkshire location or feature: viaducts, lonely lakes, crying caves, graveyards, winter moors, black rocks, and York Minster itself. The geography shapes the crimes, the investigations, and the atmosphere, making the region as much a character as any detective.”

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