Cath Staincliffe Reading Order
8 series · 39 books
Cath Staincliffe is a prolific British crime fiction writer known for her engaging storytelling and complex characters. With an impressive bibliography of 39 books spanning 8 series, including Detectives Donovan & Young, Janine Lewis, and Scott & Bailey, her most notable work has garnered a devoted readership. Active from 1994 to 2025, Staincliffe continues to captivate fans with her thrilling narratives and compelling plots.
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.
Detectives Donovan & Young Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with The Fells and read in order.
Janine Lewis Series
Complete4 books (2004–2015)
Start with Blue Murder, the first of 4 books in the Janine Lewis series.
Sal Kilkenny Series
Complete8 books (1994–2011)
Start with Looking for Trouble, the first of 8 books in the Sal Kilkenny series.
Scott & Bailey Series
Complete3 books (2012–2014)
Start with Dead to Me and read in order.
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.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murder Shorts 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing13 books (2002–2024)
Start with Trio, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Trio 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Kindest Thing 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Witness 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Split Second 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Blink of an Eye 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Letters To My Daughter's Killer 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Half the World Away 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Silence Between Breaths 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Girl in the Green Dress 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Fear of Falling 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Quiet Acts of Violence 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Running out of Road 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Lost Girls of St. Ann's 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.