Caro Ramsay Reading Order
4 series · 19 books
Caro Ramsay is a prolific Scottish crime fiction writer, known for her engaging storytelling and intricate plots. With 19 books across four series, including Anderson and Costello and DCI Christine Caplan, as well as standalone novels and anthologies, her work has captivated readers since 2007. Her notable contributions to the genre have established her as a significant voice in contemporary crime literature, with a writing career spanning until 2025.
Anderson and Costello Series
Likely Complete13 books (2007–2021)
Start with Absolution, the first of 13 books in the Anderson and Costello series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Absolution 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Singing to the Dead 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Dark Water 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Blood of Crows 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Night Hunter 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Tears of Angels 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Rat Run 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Standing Still 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Sideman 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Suffering of Strangers 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Red, Red Snow 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | On an Outgoing Tide 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Silent Conversation 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Killer Cookbook 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
DCI Christine Caplan Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2025)
Start with The Devil Stone, the first of 4 books in the DCI Christine Caplan series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Cursed Girls / Mosiac 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Caro Ramsay written?
- Caro Ramsay has written 19 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2025.
- 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.