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Caro Ramsay Reading Order

4 series · 21 books

Mystery & Thriller

Caro Ramsay is a Scottish crime writer who crafts intricate mysteries set against the backdrop of Glasgow, her native city. Best known for her Anderson and Costello series, she has built a substantial body of work spanning multiple detective franchises and standalone novels since 2007. Her crime fiction is characterized by complex plotting and atmospheric storytelling that appeals to readers of procedural mysteries and psychological thrillers.

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Anderson and Costello Series

Likely Complete

13 books (2007–2021)

The Anderson and Costello series comprises 13 mystery and thriller novels published between 2007 and 2021, following detective partners Anderson and Costello as they investigate crimes in Glasgow. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Absolution and concluding with The Silent Conversation. Each installment builds on the developing relationship and cases of this detective duo, making sequential reading essential for following character development and ongoing storylines.

Start with Absolution, the first of 13 books in the Anderson and Costello series.

Start this series with Absolution

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2
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Singing to the Dead
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Dark Water
4
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The Blood of Crows
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Night Hunter
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Tears of Angels
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Rat Run
8
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Standing Still
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of The Sideman
10
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The Suffering of Strangers
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Red, Red Snow
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
On an Outgoing Tide
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Silent Conversation
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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The Killer Cookbook
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DCI Christine Caplan Series

Ongoing

5 books (2022–2026)

The DCI Christine Caplan series by Caro Ramsay comprises four mystery thrillers following detective Christine Caplan through complex criminal investigations. Published between 2022 and 2025, the series is still ongoing and should be read in publication order beginning with The Devil Stone. The subsequent books are In Her Blood, Out of the Dark, and Where She Lies.

Start with The Devil Stone, the first of 4 books in the DCI Christine Caplan series.

Start this series with The Devil Stone

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The Devil Stone
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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In Her Blood
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Out of the Dark
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Where She Lies
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Murder Tree
2026

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2026)

Start this series with The Cursed Girls / Mosiac

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The Cursed Girls / Mosiac
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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My Sister’s Wedding
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Caro Ramsay written?
Caro Ramsay has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Caro Ramsay series?
Here are the first books in Caro Ramsay's series: Anderson and Costello: Absolution; DCI Christine Caplan: The Devil Stone.
What order should I read Caro Ramsay's books?
We recommend reading Caro Ramsay's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Caro Ramsay still writing new books?
Yes, Caro Ramsay has 1 ongoing series: DCI Christine Caplan.

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