Hugh Corbett Books in Order, by Paul Doherty

Written by Paul Doherty (Brother Athelstan), this historical mystery series is set in medieval England during the reign of King Edward I in the 13th and 14th centuries.

The series follows the adventures of Hugh Corbett, a clerk and spymaster in the service of King Edward I. Corbett is a shrewd and resourceful investigator who is tasked with solving various crimes and mysteries that threaten the stability of the kingdom.

Throughout the series, Corbett tackles a wide range of cases, from murder and espionage to political intrigue and treason. He travels across England and occasionally to continental Europe, encountering a diverse cast of characters and navigating the complex web of medieval politics and power dynamics.

Here is the Hugh Corbett Series in Order

Satan in St Mary’s (1986)
The Crown in Darkness (1988)
Spy in Chancery (1988)
The Angel of Death (1990)
The Prince Of Darkness (1992)
Murder Wears a Cowl (1992)
The Assassin in the Greenwood (1993)
The Song of a Dark Angel (1994)
Satan’s Fire (1995)
The Devil’s Hunt (1996)
The Demon Archer (1999)
The Treason of the Ghosts (2000)
Corpse Candle (2001)
The Magician’s Death (2004)
The Waxman Murders (2006)
Nightshade (2008)
The Mysterium (2010)
Dark Serpent (2016)
“The Peacock’s Cry” (2016)
“The King’s Writ” (2017)
Devil’s Wolf (2017)
Death’s Dark Valley (2019)
Hymn to Murder (2020)
Mother Midnight (2021)
Realm of Darkness (2022)
Banners of Hell (2024)