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Adam Croft Reading Order

8 series · 35 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Adam Croft is a prolific English author known for his gripping crime fiction, showcasing a flair for suspense and intricate storytelling. With 35 books across eight series, including the Knight and Culverhouse and Kempston Hardwick Mysteries, he has made a significant impact in the genre. Active from 2010 to 2024, Croft's notable works continue to captivate readers who enjoy thrilling narratives and clever twists.

Kempston Hardwick Mysteries Series

Complete

5 books (2011–2019)

Start with Exit Stage Left, the first of 5 books in the Kempston Hardwick Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Exit Stage Left
Exit Stage Left
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Westerlea House Mystery
2013Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Death Under the Sun
Death Under the Sun
2014Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Thirteenth Room
2015Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Wrong Man
The Wrong Man
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Knight and Culverhouse Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2010–2021)

Start with Too Close For Comfort, the first of 10 books in the Knight and Culverhouse series.

#Title
1
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Too Close For Comfort
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Guilty as Sin
Guilty as Sin
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Jack Be Nimble
Jack Be Nimble
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Rough Justice
Rough Justice
2015Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of In Too Deep
In Too Deep
2016Buy 🇺🇸
6
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In the Name of the Father
2016Buy 🇺🇸
7
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With A Vengeance
2017Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Dead & Buried
2018Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
2019Buy 🇺🇸
10
Snakes and Ladders
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Start with We Need to Talk About Adam and read in order.

#Title
1
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We Need to Talk About Adam
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Tips for Writers
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Rutland Crime Series

Ongoing

6 books (2020–2024)

Start with On Borrowed Time, the first of 6 books in the Rutland Crime series.

#Title
1
On Borrowed Time
2020Buy 🇺🇸
2
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What Lies Beneath
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
In Cold Blood
2021Buy 🇺🇸
4
Kiss of Death
2022Buy 🇺🇸
5
Moment of Truth
2022Buy 🇺🇸
6
No Way Out
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Sam Barker Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start with Absolution(With: Steven Moore) and read in order.

#Title
1
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Absolution(With: Steven Moore)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Betrayal(With: Steven Moore)
Betrayal(With: Steven Moore)
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2017)

Start with Gone and read in order.

#Title
1
Gone
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
Love You To Death
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Harder They Fall
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (2015–2020)

Start with Her Last Tomorrow, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Her Last Tomorrow
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
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In Her Image
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Only the Truth
2017Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Tell Me I'm Wrong
Tell Me I'm Wrong
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Perfect Lie
The Perfect Lie
2018Buy 🇺🇸
6
Closer To You
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Young Culverhouse Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
The Rookie
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Adam Croft written?
Adam Croft has written 35 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Adam Croft series?
Here are the first books in Adam Croft's series: Kempston Hardwick Mysteries: Exit Stage Left; Knight and Culverhouse: Too Close For Comfort; Non-Fiction: We Need to Talk About Adam; Rutland Crime: On Borrowed Time; Sam Barker: Absolution(With: Steven Moore).
What order should I read Adam Croft's books?
We recommend reading Adam Croft's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Adam Croft still writing new books?
Yes, Adam Croft has 1 ongoing series: Rutland Crime.

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