Cath Staincliffe Reading Order
8 series · 39 books
Cath Staincliffe is a British crime writer whose prolific career spans three decades of mystery and thriller fiction. Her work includes multiple detective series featuring memorable investigators like Sal Kilkenny and the partnership of Donovan & Young, alongside standalone novels and contributions to anthologies. With nearly forty books to her name, Staincliffe has established herself as a versatile storyteller in the crime genre, blending intricate plots with complex character development across her interconnected series.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2011–2021)
Start with Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology
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Detectives Donovan & Young Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with The Fells and read in order.
Start this series with The Fells
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Complete4 books (2004–2015)
Start with Blue Murder, the first of 4 books in the Janine Lewis series.
Start this series with Blue Murder
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Sal Kilkenny Series
Complete8 books (1994–2011)
Start with Looking for Trouble, the first of 8 books in the Sal Kilkenny series.
Start this series with Looking for Trouble
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Scott & Bailey Series
Complete3 books (2012–2014)
Start with Dead to Me and read in order.
Start this series with Dead to Me
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2011–2013)
Start with In The Heart of The City, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with In The Heart of The City
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Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing13 books (2002–2024)
Start with Trio, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Trio
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cath Staincliffe written?
- Cath Staincliffe has written 39 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Cath Staincliffe series?
- Here are the first books in Cath Staincliffe's series: Anthologies: Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology; Detectives Donovan & Young: The Fells; Janine Lewis: Blue Murder; Sal Kilkenny: Looking for Trouble; Scott & Bailey: Dead to Me.
- What order should I read Cath Staincliffe's books?
- We recommend reading Cath Staincliffe's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Cath Staincliffe still writing new books?
- Yes, Cath Staincliffe has 2 ongoing series: Detectives Donovan & Young, Standalone Novels.