Chris Culver Reading Order
6 series Β· 30 books
Chris Culver is an American crime fiction writer known for his gripping narratives set in the Midwest. With 30 books spread across six series, including the highly acclaimed Detective Ash Rashid and Detective Homer Watson series, his work has captivated readers since 2011. Notably, his first volume in the Ash Rashid series achieved remarkable success, remaining on The New York Times bestseller list for 16 weeks.
Detective Ash Rashid Series
Complete7 books (2011β2018)
Start with The Abbey, the first of 7 books in the Detective Ash Rashid series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Abbey 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Outsider 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | By Any Means 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Measureless Night 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Pocketful of God 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | No Room For Good Men 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Sleeper Cell 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Detective Homer Watson Series
Ongoing4 books (2022β2026)
Start with Those Who Remain, the first of 4 books in the Detective Homer Watson series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Those Who Remain 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Where I Die 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Broken Empires 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Deemed Accidental 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Gabe Ward Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Counting Room 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Hana Blackwood Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021β2022)
Start with Night Work and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Night Work 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Lost Ones 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Throwaways 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Joe Court Series
Ongoing13 books (2018β2025)
Start with The Girl in the Motel, the first of 13 books in the Joe Court series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl in the Motel 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Boys in the Church 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Girl in the Woods 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Man in the Meth Lab 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Man in the Park 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Woman Who Wore Roses 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Girl Who Told Stories 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Man in the River 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Men on the Farm 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Man by the Creek 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Girl in the Tent 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | In the Company of Wolves 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Man in the Fire 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2011β2014)
Start with Just Run and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Just Run 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Nine Years Gone 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chris Culver written?
- Chris Culver has written 30 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Chris Culver series?
- Here are the first books in Chris Culver's series: Detective Ash Rashid: The Abbey; Detective Homer Watson: Those Who Remain; Hana Blackwood: Night Work; Joe Court: The Girl in the Motel.
- What order should I read Chris Culver's books?
- We recommend reading Chris Culver's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Chris Culver still writing new books?
- Yes, Chris Culver has 2 ongoing series: Detective Homer Watson, Joe Court.

