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  • Bibliography:
    37 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 2003
  • Latest Book:
    September 2024
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Full Series List in Order

The Alexandrians

1 - Death Plays a Part (Dec-2015)
2 - Entertaining Death (Jan-2017)
3 - Death Treads the Boards (Jun-2019)
22.6 - Murder in Spring (Dec-2022)

A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery

2 - Murder at the Laurels (May-2009)
3 - Murder in Midwinter (May-2009)
4 - Murder by the Sea (Aug-2008)
5 - Murder in Bloom (Sep-2012)
6 - Murder in the Green (Sep-2012)
8 - Murder to Music (Sep-2012)
9 - Murder at the Manor (Sep-2012)
10 - Murder by Magic (Sep-2012)
11 - Murder in the Monastery (Apr-2013)
12 - Murder in the Dark (Oct-2013)
13 - Murder in a Different Place (Aug-2014)
14 - Murder Out of Tune (Jan-2015)
14.5 - Murder at Mallowan Manor (Mar-2015)
15 - Murder in the Blood (Jun-2015)
16 - Murder Dancing (Mar-2016)
17 - Murder on the Run (Dec-2016)
18 - Murder by the Barrel (Oct-2017)
19 - Murder and the Glovemaker's Son (Aug-2018)
19.5 - Murder Most Fowl (Oct-2018)
19.6 - Murder and The Pantomime Cat (Nov-2018)
20 - Murder Repeated (Nov-2019)
21 - Murder on the Edge (Oct-2020)
22 - Murder After Midnight (Aug-2021)
22.5 - Murder Most Merry (Dec-2021)
22.6 - Murder in Spring (Dec-2022)
23 - Murder Malevolent (Jul-2023)

Book List in Order: 37 titles




  • Fourth title in the Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery series. When a body is discovered on a rocky little island in the middle of Nethergate Bay the media swoop on the seaside town. Soon an enquiring hack discovers that local resident Fran Castle, has pr...



  • Could it have been murder? When old Eeanor Bridges dies on her birthday at The Laurels nursing home, no-one except her niece, Fran Castle, suspects anything. But when the will goes missing, and Fran s newly discovered relatives appear to be doing eve...



  • The third in the "Libby Sarjeant" series sees Fran consulted by Bella Morleigh, who has been left a derelict seaside theatre by an unknown relative. Bella wants to know more about her family, particularly when a body is found in the theatre, and desp...




  • Murder at the Manor - Book Nine in the Libby Sarjeant Murder Mysteries Steeple Martin sleuth Libby Sarjeant and her partner Ben are hosting a writers’ weekend reunion at Ben’s family home, The Manor, when a body is discovered in the grounds. Even...



  • In her eighth case, amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic investigator friend Fran Castle are invited to look into a house that is reputedly haunted. For once, Libby can be as nosy as she likes without being accused of getting in the way o...



  • Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran Wolfe are asked to look into the sudden and unexplained death of a devoted churchgoer. The police appear to have lost interest, but the villagers are certain that their new lady vicar has something to do with it! Bu...



  • Middle-aged artist-come-investigator Libby Sarjeant's son Adam has uncovered a body with his rotovator in Creekmarsh Place, where he is working as a gardener for TV personality Lewis Osbourne-Walker. The police seem to think there is no connection wi...






  • Amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant and her psychic investigator friend Fran become involved when a member of a local Morris Dancing side is found dead on May Day. Driven in part by her interest in Morris lore, Libby leaves her comfort zone in Kent and tra...



  • The eleventh book in the Libby Sarjeant series of British murder mysteries which features a retired actress as the female sleuth and are based in the picturesque village of Steeple Martin. Libby Sarjeant is invited to look into the provenance of a je...



  • A collection of short stories about bad behaviour in many forms from the author of the Libby Sarjeant series to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Accent Press. Whether a spurned lover, a nervous teacher, or a mischievous grandparent, all sorts of pe...



  • The twelfth book in the Libby Sarjeant series of British murder mysteries which features a retired actress as the female sleuth and are based in the picturesque village of Steeple Martin. Libby Sarjeant is invited to look into the provenance of a jew...



  • The 13th book in Lesley Cookman''s bestselling Libby Sarjeant murder mystery series follows Libby and the gang as they visit the Isle of Wight for the funeral of an old friend. For once there is nothing suspicious about the death, but their invita...



  • A member of a local ukulele group is found dead in Steeple Martin's churchyard. Libby's first reaction is relief that the victim isn't anyone she knows. She and the usual suspects have other things to occupy them as they are gearing up for a Christma...



  • It's the run-up to Christmas, Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran have been invited to stay at grand old Mallowan Manor to investigate some mysterious rumours which are preventing the owner from selling up. A weird cast of characters, including an age...



  • Libby Sarjeant and friends are taking a well-earned holiday at a village on the Turkish coast, looking forward to a peaceful and relaxing escape from it all. Despite their best intentions however, it seems that murder has even followed them there....




  • THERE'S A BAFFLING MYSTERY IN THE VILLAGE OF STEEPLE MARTIN...BUT ACTRESS AND AMATEUR SLEUTH LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE! 'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' ***** GoodReads reviewLesley Cookman's b...






  • 'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ...




  • 'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ...



  • 'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ...



  • 'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the seriesAn addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ...




  • The third Edwardian mystery in this historical fiction series by Lesley Cookman

    Summer 1908

    The Alexandria introduces an unconventional male impersonator to the stage. Played by the very well known Jessie James, this entertain...



  • THERE'S A BAFFLING MYSTERY IN THE VILLAGE OF STEEPLE MARTIN...BUT LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE.'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' Katie FfordeTen years ago, a missing person story causes a furore in Kent...



  • 'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' Katie FfordeSuper-sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back with her most puzzling case yet . . . a mysterious death at the local cliffs.Colin Hardcastle has arranged for two men to...



  • 'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS A new year dawns over the sleepy coastal town of Heronsbourne and brings with it a brand-new case fo...






  • Three previously published short Christmas stories, featuring Libby Serjeant, now available together in ebook. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross. 'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRSMURDER AT MALLOWAN MANORIt...



  • 'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRSA new year dawns over the sleepy coastal town of Heronsbourne and brings with it a brand-new case for a...



  • LIBBY SARJEANT IS BACK'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'A real page turner' KATIE FFORDELibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in this gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Marti...



  • When a homeless man from the old-fashioned seaside town of Nethergate appears to go missing - and the police are not available to investigate - amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic friend Fran are called in to search for him. But it seems...



  • LIBBY SARJEANT IS BACK'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' PAUL MAGRS'A real page turner' KATIE FFORDELibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in this gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Marti...



  • The twisting twenty-fifth instalment of Lesley Cookman's much-loved Libby Sarjeant seriesLibby Sarjeant is deep into rehearsals for the annual pantomime when a body is found in a doorway two weeks before Christmas - and Libby and her friend Fran are ...



  • The deliciously twisty twenty-fourth novel in the much-loved Libby Sarjeant series by Lesley Cookman. Libby Sarjeant is proudly hosting an original production of Much Ado About Nothing at the Oast Theatre, which features a daring twist on the classi...



  • The twisting twenty-fifth instalment of Lesley Cookman's much-loved Libby Sarjeant seriesLibby Sarjeant is deep into rehearsals for the annual pantomime when a body is found in a doorway two weeks before Christmas - and Libby and her friend Fran are ...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lesley Cookman has published 37 books.

The next book by Lesley Cookman, Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series Book 25, will be published in September 2024.

The first book by Lesley Cookman, Sexy Shorts for Christmas, was published in October 2003.

Yes. Lesley Cookman has 2 series.