Jodi Taylor's series in order

Explore Jodi Taylor’s worlds

Jodi Taylor’s books make room for several kinds of adventure. At St Mary’s, historians study the past at close quarters, and a carefully planned research visit can become a lively test of judgement, teamwork and nerve.

The Chronicles of St Mary’s is the natural choice for readers who enjoy a long-running ensemble, historical settings, brisk humour and characters whose shared workplace becomes part of the pleasure.

The numbered novels make a clear route through the continuing story; short stories offer extra visits for readers who want to linger.

The Time Police explores another corner of that time-travelling world through recruits and officers learning how to protect the timeline. Its team dynamic, institutional rules and fast-moving cases suit readers who like science-fiction action with a warm, unruly cast.

Smallhope & Pennyroyal offers a different partnership: an unconventional aristocrat and a capable butler tackling dangerous recovery work with wit and resourcefulness. Readers who enjoy historical fantasy and sharply contrasted companions may find that duo an inviting place to begin.

For a more unsettling mood, the Elizabeth Cage novels turn towards supernatural mystery and psychological suspense, following a central character whose unusual perception complicates questions of trust and identity.

Frogmorton Farm is gentler and more domestic: countryside life, romance, a little everyday magic and the welcoming chaos of a household finding its feet. Those books suit readers after warmth and character growth between more perilous adventures.

On the Standalones & Collections shelf, A Bachelor Establishment is a self-contained Regency romance, while the collections gather shorter pieces from several of these worlds.

You can choose by mood, start with a series opener or use the reading-order guide to follow the connected books and optional stories. Each book page gives its place in the sequence, a spoiler-light introduction and edition details.

The audiobook guide gathers UK recording information for readers who prefer to listen. There is no need to tackle every shelf: pick the kind of story you fancy today, and let the neighbouring links point to a next stop if you want one.