About Wes Markin
Wes Markin is known as a British mystery fiction novelist who is the author of the DCI Michael Yorke series of novels. He was born in Manchester in the United Kingdom in 1978 and went to Leeds University for his higher education. Upon graduating from college, he spent fifteen years teaching English. During his teaching years, he spent many years on the road and even taught as far as Thailand. Now, making his home in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and children, he finds inspiration for his novels from his surroundings and often has many of his stories set in familiar locales. His move from being a teacher to a novelist has made it possible for Wes to channel his storytelling passion into a knack for weaving complex crime capers that have made him a favorite novelist for readers acr
Publication Order of DCI Yorke Books
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- One Last Prayer(2019)
- A Lesson in Crime(2019)
- The Repenting Serpent(2019)
- The Silence of Severance(2019)
- Rise of the Rays(2020)
- Dance with the Reaper(2020)
- Christmas with the Conduit(2020)
- Better the Devil(2023)
- The Secret Diary of Lacey Ray(2024)
Chronological Order of DCI Yorke Books
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Lesson in Crime(2019)
- One Last Prayer(2019)
- The Repenting Serpent(2019)
- The Silence of Severance(2019)
- Rise of the Rays(2020)
- Dance with the Reaper(2020)
- Christmas with the Conduit(2020)
- Better the Devil(2023)
- The Secret Diary of Lacey Ray(2024)
Publication Order of Jake Pettman Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Killing Pit(2021)
- Fire in Bone(2021)
- Blue Falls(2021)
- The Rotten Core(2022)
- Rock and a Hard Place(2022)
Publication Order of The Yorkshire Murders Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Viaduct Kilings(2022)
- The Lonely Lake Killings(2023)
- The Crying Cave Killings(2023)
- The Graveyard Killings(2024)
- The Winter Killings(2024)
- The Black Rock Killings(2025)
- The York Minster Killings(2026)
Publication Order of Whitby's Forgotten Victims Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- Forgotten Bones(2024)
- Forgotten Lives(2024)
- Forgotten Souls(2024)
- Forgotten Graves(2025)
- Forgotten Shadows(2025)
- Forgotten Depths(2026)
- Forgotten Frost(2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wes Markin?
Wes Markin is a bestselling author known for 5 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Wes Markin book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of DCI Yorke Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Wes Markin written?
Wes Markin has written over 37 books across 5 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.