Mark Gatiss books in order
British actor, screenwriter and novelist
- Born
- 1966
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
- Series
- 2
Mark Gatiss has published 9 novels and 2 other books, beginning with Doctor Who (2015). The 2 series include Past Doctor Adventures (3 books, starting with The Roundheads) and Lucifer Box (3 books, starting with The Vesuvius Club). The latest is Sherlock (2017).
Updated September 2026
Past Doctor Adventures books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 The Roundheads (1997) · 2 Last of the Gaderene (2000) · 3 Doctor Who (2015)
- 1.
The Roundheads (Nov 1997)
- 2.
Last of the Gaderene (Jan 2000)
- 3.
Doctor Who (2015)
Lucifer Box books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 The Vesuvius Club (2004) · 2 The Devil in Amber (2006) · 3 Black Butterfly (2008)
- 1.
The Vesuvius Club (2004)
- 2.
The Devil in Amber (2006)
- 3.
Black Butterfly (2008)
Where to start with Mark Gatiss
Start here
The Roundheads
Book 1 of Past Doctor Adventures, the series that includes Doctor Who, Mark Gatiss's most-read book.
Newest
Sherlock
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
Nightshade (1992)
St Anthony's Fire (Oct 1994)
Sherlock (2017)
Other books in order
Phantasmagoria (1999)
Queers (2017)
About Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist. Best known for his acting work on stage and screen as well as for co-creating television shows with Steven Moffat, he has received awards including two Laurence Olivier Awards, a BAFTA TV Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mark Gatiss FAQ
- How many books has Mark Gatiss written?
- Mark Gatiss has published 9 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mark Gatiss's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Past Doctor Adventures with The Roundheads and Lucifer Box with The Vesuvius Club. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Mark Gatiss's latest book?
- Sherlock (2017).
- What is Mark Gatiss's most famous book?
- Doctor Who (2015) is Mark Gatiss's most widely read book.
- Are Mark Gatiss's books connected?
- 6 books belong to 2 series (Past Doctor Adventures and Lucifer Box); the other 5 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.