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Alex Gray Reading Order

2 series · 24 books

Mystery & Thriller

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.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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1
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The Protectors
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Lorimer Series

Ongoing

23 books (2002–2025)

Start with Never Somewhere Else, the first of 23 books in the Detective Lorimer series.

Start this series with Never Somewhere Else

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#Title
1
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Never Somewhere Else
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of A Small Weeping
A Small Weeping
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Shadows of Sounds
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Riverman
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Pitch Black
6
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Glasgow Kiss
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Five Ways to Kill a Man
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Sleep Like the Dead
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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A Pound Of Flesh
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Swedish Girl
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Bird That Did Not Sing / The Silent Games
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Keep the Midnight Out
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Bank Job
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
The Darkest Goodbye
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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16
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Only the Dead Can Tell
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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18
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When Shadows Fall
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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Before the Storm
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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Echo of the Dead
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Questions for a Dead Man
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Out of Darkness
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
Acts of Malice
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alex Gray written?
Alex Gray has written 24 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
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.

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