Alex Gray Reading Order
2 series Β· 26 books
Alex Gray is a Scottish crime writer whose police procedurals are set in Glasgow and center on Detective Chief Inspector Lorimer and his collaborator, psychologist Solomon Brightman. Her Detective Lorimer series spans over two decades of publication, establishing her as a fixture in contemporary British crime fiction. Gray has also contributed to magazines, poetry collections, and radio drama, bringing a literary depth to her work beyond the mystery genre.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2012β2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Protectors |
Detective Lorimer Series
Ongoing25 books (2002β2027)
The Detective Lorimer series comprises 23 mystery and thriller novels following Scottish detective William Lorimer, beginning with Never Somewhere Else in 2002 and continuing through 2025. The series remains ongoing with new installments still being released. These books should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the character's development and the interconnected cases throughout the series. Alex Gray's long-running detective series explores dark crimes and complex investigations within Glasgow and beyond.
Start with Never Somewhere Else, the first of 23 books in the Detective Lorimer series.
Start this series with Never Somewhere Else
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Never Somewhere Else |
| 2 | A Small Weeping |
| 3 | Shadows of Sounds |
| 4 | The Riverman |
| 5 | Pitch Black |
| 6 | Glasgow Kiss |
| 7 | Five Ways to Kill a Man |
| 8 | Sleep Like the Dead |
| 9 | A Pound Of Flesh |
| 10 | The Swedish Girl |
| 11 | The Bird That Did Not Sing / The Silent Games |
| 12 | Keep the Midnight Out |
| 13 | The Bank Job |
| 14 | The Darkest Goodbye |
| 15 | Still Dark |
| 16 | Only the Dead Can Tell |
| 17 | The Stalker |
| 18 | When Shadows Fall |
| 19 | Before the Storm |
| 20 | Echo of the Dead |
| 21 | Questions for a Dead Man |
| 22 | Out of Darkness |
| 23 | Acts of Malice |
| 24 | Blood on Old Stones |
| 25 | No Tender Mercies |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alex Gray written?
- Alex Gray has written 26 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Alex Gray series?
- Here are the first books in Alex Gray's series: Detective Lorimer: Never Somewhere Else.
- What order should I read Alex Gray's books?
- We recommend reading Alex Gray's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Alex Gray still writing new books?
- Yes, Alex Gray has 1 ongoing series: Detective Lorimer.

