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Start with A Shrine of Murders and continue through all 7 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with A Shrine of Murders
Book 1 by Paul Doherty • Published 1993
In Canterbury, death and devotion collide when murder strikes near a holy shrine. Physician Kathryn Swinbrooke and King’s commissioner Colum Murtagh investigate in a city full of pilgrims and profit, where the truth c...
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Kathryn Swinbrooke reading order
Ends with A Feast of Poisons
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Book 1:A Shrine of Murders
Paul Doherty • 1993
In Canterbury, death and devotion collide when murder strikes near a holy shrine. Physician Kathryn Swinbrooke and King’s commissioner Colum Murtagh investigate in a city full of pilgrims and profit, where the truth c...
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Book 2:The Eye of God
Paul Doherty • 1994
A case involving a prized object and dangerous secrets pulls Kathryn Swinbrooke deeper into Canterbury’s power struggles. With Colum Murtagh, she follows clues through church corridors and merchant deals, where piety...
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Book 3:The Merchant of Death
Paul Doherty • 1995
A killing connected to trade and money draws Kathryn Swinbrooke into the hard edges of medieval commerce. With Colum Murtagh backing her, she follows the trail through warehouses, guild rivalries, and private bargains...
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Book 4:The Book of Shadows
Paul Doherty • 1996
A mysterious book, and the fear it inspires, sit at the heart of a new investigation for Kathryn Swinbrooke. She and Colum Murtagh sift rumor from evidence, uncovering a plot that depends on secrecy, and a killer who...
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Book 5:Saintly Murders
Paul Doherty • 2001
When death touches people connected to sanctity and public devotion, Canterbury looks for easy explanations. Kathryn Swinbrooke refuses them, tracing motive through private lives and public rituals, while Colum Murtag...
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Book 6:A Maze of Murders
Paul Doherty • 2003
A case built on misdirection forces Kathryn Swinbrooke to navigate a maze of alibis and whispered accusations. With Colum Murtagh, she follows small details that others miss, because the killer is counting on confusio...
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Book 7:A Feast of Poisons
Paul Doherty • 2004
A death that points toward poisoning brings Kathryn Swinbrooke’s medical knowledge into sharp focus. Working with Colum Murtagh, she investigates a circle where food, hospitality, and betrayal overlap, and where one h...
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Kathryn Swinbrooke FAQ
What is the best order to read the Kathryn Swinbrooke series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with A Shrine of Murders.
How many books are in the Kathryn Swinbrooke series?
There are 7 books currently listed in the Kathryn Swinbrooke series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Kathryn Swinbrooke series?
New readers should start with A Shrine of Murders, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Kathryn Swinbrooke series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1993 to 2004.