BookBingeVera Stanhope Books in Order
A brusque, brilliant detective in a shapeless raincoat solves murders across the wild landscapes of Northeast England.
Here is the complete Vera Stanhope reading order — all 11 books by Ann Cleeves, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Crow Trap(1999)
- Telling Tales(2005)
- Hidden Depths(2007)
- Silent Voices(2011)
- The Glass Room(2012)
- Harbour Street(2014)
- The Moth Catcher(2015)
- The Seagull(2017)
- The Darkest Evening(2020)
- The Rising Tide(2022)
- The Dark Wives(2024)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Vera Stanhope series?
There are 11 books in the Vera Stanhope series by Ann Cleeves, beginning with The Crow Trap (1999) and most recently The Dark Wives (2024).
What is the first Vera Stanhope book?
The first book is The Crow Trap, published in 1999. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Vera Stanhope in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.