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Start with An Ancient Evil and continue through all 7 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with An Ancient Evil
Book 1 by Paul Doherty • Published 1994
A pilgrim’s tale reaches back to old fears and an evil that seems older than any of them. Chaucer listens for the human reasons behind the horror, because someone may be using superstition and legend to frighten peopl...
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Canterbury Tales Mysteries reading order
Ends with The Midnight Man
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Book 1:An Ancient Evil
Paul Doherty • 1994
A pilgrim’s tale reaches back to old fears and an evil that seems older than any of them. Chaucer listens for the human reasons behind the horror, because someone may be using superstition and legend to frighten peopl...
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Book 2:A Tapestry of Murders
Paul Doherty • 1994
A richly woven tapestry becomes the center of a deadly puzzle, with messages, money, and betrayal knotted together. In this pilgrim’s story, the smallest thread matters, and Chaucer follows it until the pattern finall...
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Book 3:A Tournament of Murders
Paul Doherty • 1996
A festive tournament becomes the perfect mask for deadly rivalries. This tale follows the clash between honor and ambition as murder strikes amid pageantry, and the killer counts on noise, crowds, and pride to keep th...
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Book 4:Ghostly Murders
Paul Doherty • 1997
Deaths blamed on restless spirits make for a chilling pilgrim’s story, but the pattern suggests a living hand at work. As Chaucer hears the account, he follows motive and opportunity, turning a ghost tale into a sharp...
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Book 5:The Hangman's Hymn
Paul Doherty • 1999
A tale of justice turns dark when a hanging, and the events around it, point to murder instead of punishment. Chaucer listens closely as the details line up, and realizes someone may be using public morality as cover...
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Book 6:A Haunt of Murder
Paul Doherty • 2002
A supposedly haunted place, and a suspicious death, give one pilgrim’s tale a grim edge. As the company travels toward Canterbury, Chaucer teases out the clues, wondering whether the ghost story is hiding a very human...
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Book 7:The Midnight Man
Paul Doherty • 2012
On the road to Canterbury, a pilgrim tells a tale that turns the night itself into a threat. Chaucer and the travelers listen for the detail that does not belong, because the story feels less like entertainment and mo...
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Canterbury Tales Mysteries FAQ
What is the best order to read the Canterbury Tales Mysteries series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with An Ancient Evil.
How many books are in the Canterbury Tales Mysteries series?
There are 7 books currently listed in the Canterbury Tales Mysteries series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Canterbury Tales Mysteries series?
New readers should start with An Ancient Evil, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Canterbury Tales Mysteries series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1994 to 2012.