Alanna Knight

  • 17

    Catalog books

  • 7

    Works

  • 1989 to 2018

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Alanna Knight writes tightly plotted historical mysteries and atmospheric crime fiction set across Scotland and beyond. Her work ranges from police procedurals and standalone thrillers to historical novels such as Estella and Gowrie Conspiracy, blending period detail with clear pacing and sharp character observation.

Recurring themes include tangled family loyalties, political intrigue, and moral ambiguity. Collections like Inspector Faro and the Edinburgh Mysteries gather linked investigations, while titles such as The Bull Slayers and Deadly Beloved spotlight resourceful protagonists navigating danger with steady resolve.

Best Place To Start

Estella

Thorndike Pr • 1998 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Historical mysteries set in Scotland • Long-running Inspector Faro series • Gothic-tinged suspense • Short, tightly plotted crime novels

Genres and themes: Historical mystery • Crime & police procedural • Gothic atmosphere • Scottish settings

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who like atmospheric, plot-driven mysteries rooted in Scottish history and classic procedural structure.

Start with the Inspector Faro omnibus or a single mystery like A Quiet Death to sample her historical-crime blend.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Estella

    Thorndike Pr • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 334 pages.

  2. Gowrie Conspiracy

    Chivers Press • 2004 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 344 pages.

  3. The Bull Slayers (Macmillan Crime)

    Macmillan • 1995 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  4. Strathblair

    BBC Pubns • 1994 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1994 • 288 pages.

  5. A Quiet Death

    Pan Macmillan • 1991 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1991 • 192 pages.

  6. The Wicked Wynsleys (Ulverscroft Large Print Series)

    Ulverscroft Large Print • 1990 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1990 • 284 pages.

  7. Deadly Beloved

    St Martin • 1989 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1989 • 192 pages.

  8. Inspector Faro and the Edinburgh Mysteries

    Pan Books • 1994 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1994 • 576 pages.

  9. Murder by Appointment: An Inspector Faro Mystery

    Thorndike Pr • 1997 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 265 pages.

  10. bull slayers

    Thorndike Pr • 1997 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 255 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Estella is the easier short commitment, while Gowrie Conspiracy asks for more reading time up front.
  • Estella gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Gowrie Conspiracy leans later in the catalog.
  • The Bull Slayers (Macmillan Crime) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Estella.

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