About Ross Montgomery
We list 4 books by Ross Montgomery so far, from 2 series.
Tagged on most of their books: British and City (Historical).
Latest addition to our list: The Shadows of Kensington Gore: The new historical murder mystery from the bestselling author of The Murder at World’s End (added July 2026).
If you like Ross Montgomery, try Dolores Gordon-Smith.
What readers say
Ross Montgomery, long known for children's books, is best known among mystery fans for his Golden Age-style Stockingham & Pike series, and readers love its scene-stealing heroine, a foul-mouthed elderly sleuth with a razor tongue, along with a locked-room puzzle with fair clues, laugh-out-loud dialogue and an atmospheric tidal-island setting. Common criticisms are a killer some guess early, a slow middle crowded with red herrings, a bland second lead and swearing that some feel clashes with the period setting.
Best for: Readers who love Christie-style country-house puzzles with a sharp comic edge.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
