Anne Perry is a British author of detective fiction, known for her series of historical mysteries set in Victorian England. Her books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
Perry's books are characterized by their strong female protagonists, their intricate plots, and their attention to historical detail. She has been praised for her ability to bring Victorian England to life for her readers.
Perry's most popular series follows the adventures of Inspector Thomas Pitt, a London police officer who solves crimes in the city's upper echelons. The first book in the series, The Cater Street Hangman, was published in 1979 and was followed by 21 more installments.
Perry also writes a series of mysteries set in Edwardian England, featuring Detective Superintendent William Monk. The first book in this series, The Face of a Stranger, was published in 1994 and was followed by 11 more installments.
In addition to her historical mysteries, Perry has written several contemporary thrillers, including the novels Death in Devon and The Twisted Root.
Perry's books have been adapted for television several times, including the BBC series The Inspector Pitt Mysteries and the A&E series The William Monk Mysteries.
Anne Perry Books in Order Inspector Thomas Pitt Series:- The Cater Street Hangman (1979)
- Call the Evidence (1980)
- Parable of the Sower (1981)
- The Face of a Stranger (1982)
- Cards on the Table (1983)
- Come Die with Me (1983)
- The Sea Never Lies (1985)
- Light in the Mist (1986)
- Dead Man's Folly (1987)
- Silence in Hanover Close (1988)
- The Sins of the Wolf (1989)
- Cain His Brother (1990)
- Weighed in the Balance (1991)
- The Twisted Root (1992)
- The Shifting Tide (1993)
- Treachery at Lancaster Gate (1995)
- Betrayal at Lisson Grove (1996)
- The One Thing Missing (1997)
- Revenge in a Cold River (1998)
- A Sudden, Fearful Death (1999)
- The Bluegate Fields (2000)
- The Whitechapel Conspiracy (2001)
- The Naked Eye (2002)
- Funeral in Blue (2003)
- The Silent Cry (2004)
- The Death of the South Sea Queen (2005)
- The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim (2006)
- A Christmas Secret (2006)
- The Downstairs Cat (2007)
- The Prince of Darkness (2008)
- The Angel of Darkness (2009)
- The Shifting Tide (2011)
- The Whitechapel Conspiracy (2012)
- The Naked Eye (2013)
- Funeral in Blue (2014)
- The Silent Cry (2015)
- The Death of the South Sea Queen (2016)
- The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim (2017)
- A Christmas Secret (2018)
- The Downstairs Cat (2019)
- The Prince of Darkness (2020)
- The Angel of Darkness (2021)
- The Face of a Stranger (1994)
- The Silent Cry (1995)
- The Shifting Tide (1996)
- The Whitechapel Conspiracy (1997)
- The Naked Eye (1998)
- Funeral in Blue (1999)
- The Silent Cry (2000)
- The Death of the South Sea Queen (2001)
- The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim (2002)
- A Christmas Secret (2003)
- The Downstairs Cat (2004)
- The Prince of Darkness (2005)
- Death in Devon (1996)
- The Twisted Root (1997)
- Revenge in a Cold River (1998)
- A Sudden, Fearful Death (1999)
- The Bluegate Fields (2000)
- The Whitechapel Conspiracy (2001)
- The Naked Eye (2002)
- Funeral in Blue (2003)
- The Silent Cry (2004)
- The Death of the South Sea Queen (2005)
- The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim (2006)
- A Christmas Secret (2006)
- The Downstairs Cat (2007)
- The Prince of Darkness (2008)
- The Angel of Darkness (2009)