Vera Stanhope books in order A series by Ann Cleeves
The Vera Stanhope series by Ann Cleeves has 10 books, from The Crow Trap (1999) to Dark Wives (2024). Read it in order, starting with The Crow Trap.
Reading order: 1 The Crow Trap (1999) · 2 Hidden Depths (2007) · 3 Silent Voices (2011) · 4 The Glass Room (2012) · 5 Harbour Street (2014) · 6 The Moth Catcher (2015) · 7 The Seagull (2017) · 8 The Darkest Evening (2020) · 9 The Rising Tide (2022) · 10 Dark Wives (2024)
Updated September 2026
All 10 Vera Stanhope books in order
- 1.
The Crow Trap (1999)
- 2.
Hidden Depths (2007)
- 3.
Silent Voices (2011)
- 4.
The Glass Room (2012)
- 5.
Harbour Street (2014)
- 6.
The Moth Catcher (2015)
- 7.
The Seagull (2017)
- 8.
The Darkest Evening (2020)
- 9.
The Rising Tide (2022)
- 10.
Dark Wives (2024)
Vera Stanhope FAQ
- How many Vera Stanhope books are there?
- There are 10 Vera Stanhope books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Vera Stanhope books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Crow Trap (1999): 1 The Crow Trap (1999) · 2 Hidden Depths (2007) · 3 Silent Voices (2011) · 4 The Glass Room (2012) · 5 Harbour Street (2014) · 6 The Moth Catcher (2015) · … all 10 below.
- What is the first Vera Stanhope book?
- The Crow Trap (1999).
- What is the latest Vera Stanhope book?
- Dark Wives (2024).
- Is the Vera Stanhope series finished?
- No, Ann Cleeves is still adding to it.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.