Whitby's Forgotten Victims books in order

Whitby's Forgotten Victims is a crime fiction series by Wes Markin set in the coastal Yorkshire town of Whitby, featuring seven books about cold cases and buried secrets brought back to light.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Forgotten Bones 2024 Wes Markin Buy
2 Forgotten Lives 2024 Wes Markin Buy
3 Forgotten Souls 2024 Wes Markin Buy
4 Forgotten Graves 2025 Wes Markin Buy
5 Forgotten Shadows 2025 Wes Markin Buy
6 Forgotten Depths 2026 Wes Markin Buy
7 Forgotten Frost 2026 Wes Markin Buy

“Whitby’s Forgotten Victims is Wes Markin’s most recent series, launching in 2024 with Forgotten Bones and running seven books through Forgotten Frost in 2026. Each title follows the ‘Forgotten’ pattern — Bones, Lives, Souls, Graves, Shadows, Depths, Frost — suggesting a series concerned with what has been buried, overlooked, or deliberately hidden in the Yorkshire coastal town.”

The Whitby setting gives the series a gothic edge that distinguishes it from Markin’s other work. The town’s cliffs, harbor, and centuries of history provide atmosphere for stories about victims who fell through the cracks. With seven books planned, the series has room to dig deep into the town’s secrets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Whitby's Forgotten Victims series?

There are seven books in the Whitby’s Forgotten Victims series, published between 2024 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Whitby's Forgotten Victims series?

The first book in the Whitby’s Forgotten Victims series is Forgotten Bones, published in 2024.

Why is the series set in Whitby?

“Whitby is a small coastal town in North Yorkshire with a long history, dramatic cliffs, and gothic atmosphere — it’s where Bram Stoker set Dracula’s arrival in England. Wes Markin uses this atmospheric setting for a crime series about forgotten victims and buried crimes. The town’s isolation, its layers of history, and its moody coastal landscape make it a natural fit for stories about the past refusing to stay buried.”

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