Secret Histories Series Reading Order

Introducing Ishmael Jones - a detective with a difference - in this compelling murder mystery. Ishmael Jones is someone… Introducing Ishmael Jones - a detective with a difference - in this compelling murder mystery. Ishmael Jones is someone who can’t afford to be noticed, someone who lives under the radar, who drives on the dark side of the road. He’s employed to search out secrets, investigate mysteries and shine a light in dark places. Sometimes he kills people. Invited by his employer, the enigmatic Colonel, to join him and his family for Christmas, Ishmael arrives at the grand but isolated Belcourt Manor in the midst of a blizzard to find that the Colonel has mysteriously disappeared. As he questions his fellow guests, Ishmael concludes that at least one of them – not least Ishmael himself - is harbouring a dangerous secret, and that beneath the veneer of festive cheer lurk passion, jealousy, resentment and betrayal. As a storm sets in, sealing off the Manor from the rest of the world, Ishmael must unmask a ruthless murderer before they strike again. read more

Private investigator John Taylor's life takes an unexpected turn when he suddenly finds himself in possession of the leg… Private investigator John Taylor's life takes an unexpected turn when he suddenly finds himself in possession of the legendary sword Excalibur. To understand this impossible acquisition, he must delve into a hidden, ancient world and seek out the Last Defenders of Camelot, an elusive society whose existence blurs the line between myth and reality. This journey into their arcane realm is fraught with peril, forcing the pragmatic detective to confront the true power of magic and the heavy burden of destiny. Now, John must uncover the truth behind Excalibur's reappearance and navigate the treacherous politics of a timeless court, all while trying to survive a quest he never asked for. read more

New York Times bestselling author Simon R. Green continues his Secret Histories fantasy adventure series featuring super… New York Times bestselling author Simon R. Green continues his Secret Histories fantasy adventure series featuring supernatural super agent Eddie Drood. Call me Edwin, Eddie, Shaman Bond...whatever you like. I've been called worse, believe me. After once again triumphing over the forces of darkness, Molly Metcalfe, the Witch of the Woods and my love, and I have returned to merry old England. After all, there's no place like home. No. Seriously. There is no place like home—because the ancient, powerful, and supposedly invulnerable Drood family domicile has been obliterated. Along with my entire back-stabbing-yet-somehow-fiercely-loyal clan. Except that's not quite right. I mean, sure, things look bleak as hell. But in my line of work looks can be far more than deceiving. They can be deadly. Some fiendish foe has somehow shifted the entirety of my home and kin to another dimension, replacing it with a ruin meant to throw me off the trail. Which means there is a trail. A trail I can follow... And I'm going to enjoy expressing my serious displeasure towards the dirty bastard at the end of it. read more

My name is Eddie Drood, and the Powers That Be have taken everything... Eddie Drood has lost everyone important to him.… My name is Eddie Drood, and the Powers That Be have taken everything... Eddie Drood has lost everyone important to him. His parents mysteriously disappeared and no one else in his family seems to care. His beloved uncle, the last family member he could trust, has just passed away. And now his girlfriend, Molly Metcalf, is missing. On his own and without the protection of the Drood family, Eddie pieces together the truth of their disappearances: both his parents and Molly have been kidnapped by the mysterious Powers That Be. Eddie has to break a few Drood family rules and a few ancient treaties to follow them. He'll have to risk everything to win their freedom, or lose their lives — and their souls — forever. read more

Eddie Drood, a quick-witted operative from a venerable secret family, is constantly dodging attempts on her life while p… Eddie Drood, a quick-witted operative from a venerable secret family, is constantly dodging attempts on her life while protecting humanity from hidden dangers. But a fresh, deadly attack reveals that the very future of her ancient lineage, the keepers of untold secrets, is now in jeopardy. To avert catastrophic unraveling, Eddie must embark on a perilous heist: infiltrate the formidable Lady Faire's heavily guarded domain and steal a powerful, mystical artifact. With a hidden world hanging in the balance, Eddie will need every ounce of her cunning and questionable charm to succeed before time runs out. read more

Gideon Sable is on the hunt for the ghost of an alien-possessed man in the midst of the dangerous Preserve, the heavily-… Gideon Sable is on the hunt for the ghost of an alien-possessed man in the midst of the dangerous Preserve, the heavily-guarded secret government dumping ground for all things supernatural and out of space. Can he and his talented crew pull off this dangerous heist, or will he find himself a permanent part of the government's collection? read more

In the remote frontier town of Oakhaven, nestled against the foreboding Blackwood, protector Kael has long guarded his c… In the remote frontier town of Oakhaven, nestled against the foreboding Blackwood, protector Kael has long guarded his community from the creatures lurking in the shadows. But when a series of brutal, ritualistic murders begin to plague the villagers, the evidence points not to an outside threat, but to something far more sinister residing within their very midst. Kael soon discovers an ancient, predatory evil has taken root, wearing a human face and slowly corrupting the heart of Oakhaven from within. With fear turning neighbor against neighbor, he must unmask the insidious foe before the town devours itself and the "wolf" in the fold unleashes an unimaginable terror upon the land. read more

In a war-torn realm where kingdoms rise and fall by the blade and darkest magic, the legendary Tournament of Champions i… In a war-torn realm where kingdoms rise and fall by the blade and darkest magic, the legendary Tournament of Champions is about to begin. This year, the grand prize is an artifact of unimaginable power, sought by all but wielded by none. For the battle-hardened mercenary, Jax, victory means not only a fortune but a chance to finally escape his shadowed past. But as the contests grow deadlier and ancient sorcery is unleashed, Jax uncovers a conspiracy to plunge the land into an even greater darkness. He must fight not just for his life, but to prevent a cataclysm that threatens to consume all. read more

Harrow House has remained empty for years. Now, on behalf of an anonymous prospective buyer, Ishmael and Penny are spend… Harrow House has remained empty for years. Now, on behalf of an anonymous prospective buyer, Ishmael and Penny are spending a night there in order to investigate the rumours of strange lights, mysterious voices, unexplained disappearances, and establish whether the house is really haunted. What really happened at Harrow House all those years ago? read more

NEW ISHMAEL JONES NOVEL FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING URBAN FANTASY NOVELIST SIMON R. GREEN. SUPERNATURAL DETECTIVE I… NEW ISHMAEL JONES NOVEL FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING URBAN FANTASY NOVELIST SIMON R. GREEN. SUPERNATURAL DETECTIVE ISHMAEL JONES IS BACK IN THIS LATEST INSTALLMENT OF GREEN'S POPULAR SERIES. Ishmael Jones knows all there is to know about solving mysteries. Together with his love and partner in crimes, Penny Belcourt, he specializes in cases of the weird and uncanny. Lucas Carr went to Glenbury Hall, an old country manor house turned hotel. He signed in at reception, took his key, and went upstairs to his room. But he never got there. Somehow he vanished along the way, with not a single clue to suggest what might have happened to him. Lucas belonged to the same mysterious organization that employs Ishmael and Penny, so they are sent in to solve the mystery. But when they arrive at grim and isolated Glenbury Hall, they discover it has a reputation as one of the most haunted old houses in England. None of the usual headless monks or walled-up nuns—just stories of lost souls that dance with the statues in the grounds; doors that won’t stay shut, and rooms that aren’t always there; and something that prowls the house in the early hours, endlessly searching. They say . . . it crawls. Does Lucas’ disappearance have something to do with the organization or the Hall’s haunted past? Ishmael and Penny have to work their way through a series of mysterious clues and misleading suspects, uncovering secret after secret, before they finally arrive at a truth that no-one suspected. The problem with history is that it’s not always content to stay in the past. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Simon R. Green: “A macabre and thoroughly entertaining world.” —Jim Butcher on the Nightside series “A splendid riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, conveyed with trademark wisecracking humor, and carried out with maximum bloodshed and mayhem. In a word, irresistible.” —Kirkus, Starred Review of Simon R. Green's Night Fall read more

The Ghost Finders are in deep trouble - but is teaming up with their evil ghost-busting rivals at the Crowley Institute… The Ghost Finders are in deep trouble - but is teaming up with their evil ghost-busting rivals at the Crowley Institute really the answer? The North Sea is bitterly cold, grey and unfriendly . . . and it's also home to a major threat to humanity. The interdimensional entity known as the Flesh Undying, a monstrous being of unimaginable power, is way out of the Ghost Finders' league, so JC Chance, Melody Chambers and Happy Jack Palmer have no choice but to accept an alliance with their evil counterpart, Project Crowley. What they don't yet know is that the creature lurking in the seabed has already turned its eye upon the Ghost Finders - and dispatched an assassin with a deadly vendetta against them . . . Forces from Beyond is the sixth and final title in New York Times bestselling author Simon R. Green's Ghost Finders series featuring Eddie Drood. read more

The Carnacki Institute is all about ghosts - or at least, keeping them under control. Their latest assignment sees JC an… The Carnacki Institute is all about ghosts - or at least, keeping them under control. Their latest assignment sees JC and the team sent to a small country village, site of a famously haunted inn. At first, JC thinks that the spirits in the King's Arms are more the stuff of urban legend than anything that needs the Ghost Finders' expertise. But one story rings true: the tale of a traveller trapped in the inn by an unusual thunderstorm. She retired to her room for the night - and vanished. Trapped by an unusual thunderstorm - like the one that begins raging outside shortly after they arrive . . . As the team investigates, they are forced, one by one, to face some hard truths about themselves, their relationships and the haunting itself - truths that may push Happy Jack over the edge into the madness he has always feared . . . Spirits from Beyond is the fourth title in New York Times bestselling author Simon R. Green's Ghost Finders series. read more

SOMEONE IS KILLING THE TWELVE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. AT LOCH NESS. Ishmael Jones travels to the Scottish Hi… SOMEONE IS KILLING THE TWELVE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. AT LOCH NESS. Ishmael Jones travels to the Scottish Highlands on a mysterious dual mission in this intriguing, genre-blending mystery. The Organisation has despatched Ishmael and his partner Penny to Coronach House on the shores of Loch Ness where the secretive but highly influential Baphamet Group are holding their annual meeting. The Organisation believes an imposter has infiltrated the Group and they have instructed Ishmael to root him—or her—out. It’s not Ishmael’s only mission. The first agent sent by the Organisation has been found dead in her room, murdered in a horribly gruesome manner. Ishmael must also discover who killed his fellow agent, Jennifer Rifkin—and why. Dismissive of rumours that the legendary “Coronach Creature” is behind Jennifer’s death, Ishmael sets out to expose the human killer in their midst. But he must act fast—before any more Very Important People are killed. At the publishers request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Praise for Simon R. Green: “Simon R. Green is a great favorite of mine. It’s almost impossible to find a writer with a more fertile imagination than Simon. He’s a writer who seems endlessly inventive.” —Charlaine Harris “A macabre and thoroughly entertaining world.” —Jim Butcher on the Nightside series “A splendid riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, conveyed with trademark wisecracking humor, and carried out with maximum bloodshed and mayhem. In a word, irresistible.” —Kirkus on Night Fall, starred review “[F]or those who want a fantasy-genre mash-up that doesn’t slow down.” —Booklist on From a Drood to a Kill read more