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C.J. Carver Reading Order

5 series · 16 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

C.J. Carver is a British thriller and mystery writer whose fiction spans multiple detective series and standalone novels. Her work combines psychological depth with intricate plotting, following protagonists like former detective Dan Forrester and journalist India Kane through complex investigations. With sixteen books published since 2001, Carver has established herself as a versatile author equally comfortable crafting series narratives and one-off stories that explore darker aspects of human nature.

Dan Forrester Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2017)

Start with Spare Me the Truth and read in order.

Start this series with Spare Me the Truth

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Spare Me the Truth
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Know Me Now
3
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Tell Me a Lie
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Harry Hope Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start with Cold Echo and read in order.

Start this series with Cold Echo

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1
2
Deep Black Lies
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

India Kane Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2015)

Start with Blood Junction and read in order.

Start this series with Blood Junction

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Blood Junction
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3

Jay McCaulay Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2010)

Start with Gone Without Trace and read in order.

Start this series with Gone Without Trace

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1
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Gone Without Trace
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Back with Vengeance
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Honest Assassin
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2007–2026)

Start with Beneath the Snow, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Beneath the Snow

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1
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Beneath the Snow
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Over Your Shoulder
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Snow Thief
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Scare Me To Death
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Never Say a Word
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has C.J. Carver written?
C.J. Carver has written 16 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
What is the first book in each C.J. Carver series?
Here are the first books in C.J. Carver's series: Dan Forrester: Spare Me the Truth; Harry Hope: Cold Echo; India Kane: Blood Junction; Jay McCaulay: Gone Without Trace.
What order should I read C.J. Carver's books?
We recommend reading C.J. Carver's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is C.J. Carver still writing new books?
Yes, C.J. Carver has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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