Order of Fethering Mysteries Books
English author Simon Brett's Fethering Mysteries takes readers to the charming coastal village of Fethering, situated along England's south coast close to Tarring. This ongoing mystery series, which launched in 2000 with The Body on the Beach, follows the investigations of unlikely detecting duo Carole Seddon and Jude Nichols.
The two amateur sleuths make for an intriguing partnership—Seddon brings her background as a former civil servant to their cases, while her companion Nichols remains more enigmatic, with her previous career shrouded in mystery. Together, they navigate the secrets and crimes that disturb their seemingly peaceful village setting.
The series continues to captivate mystery enthusiasts, with each installment following the books' publication chronology. Below you'll find Simon Brett's complete Fethering Mysteries collection listed in the order they first appeared in print:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Body on the Beach | 2000 | |
| 2 |  Death on the Downs | 2001 | |
| 3 |  The Torso in the Town | 2002 | |
| 4 |  Murder in the Museum | 2003 | |
| 5 |  The Hanging in the Hotel | 2004 | |
| 6 |  The Witness at the Wedding | 2005 | |
| 7 |  The Stabbing in the Stables | 2006 | |
| 8 |  Death Under the Dryer | 2007 | |
| 9 |  Blood at the Bookies | 2008 | |
| 10 |  The Poisoning in the Pub | 2009 | |
| 11 |  The Shooting in the Shop | 2010 | |
| 12 |  Bones Under the Beach Hut | 2011 | |
| 13 |  Guns in the Gallery | 2011 | |
| 14 |  The Corpse on the Court | 2012 | |
| 15 |  The Strangling on the Stage | 2014 | |
| 16 |  The Tomb in Turkey | 2015 | |
| 17 |  The Killing in the Cafe | 2015 | |
| 18 |  The Liar in the Library | 2018 | |
| 19 |  The Killer in the Choir | 2019 | |
| 20 |  Guilt at the Garage | 2021 | |
| 21 |  Death and the Decorator | 2022 | |
| 22 |  Death in the Dressing Room | 2025 |