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Chris Culver Reading Order

6 series Β· 31 books

Chris Culver is an American crime fiction writer who has built his career on gritty mysteries set across the Midwest, producing over thirty novels since 2011. His Ash Rashid series achieved significant commercial success, with the debut title spending four months on the New York Times bestseller list, and he has developed multiple interconnected detective and investigator series including Joe Court, Homer Watson, and Hana Blackwood alongside various standalone thrillers. Known for his straightforward approach to procedural crime storytelling, Culver has established himself as a prolific voice in contemporary mystery and thriller fiction.

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Detective Ash Rashid Series

Complete

7 books (2011–2018)

The Detective Ash Rashid series spans seven complete mystery and thriller novels published between 2011 and 2018. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Abbey and concluding with Sleeper Cell. Chris Culver's series follows detective Ash Rashid through cases that unfold across the sequence, making each installment a continuation of the larger narrative arc.

Start with The Abbey, the first of 7 books in the Detective Ash Rashid series.

Detective Homer Watson Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2026)

Chris Culver's Detective Homer Watson series consists of four mystery and thriller novels published between 2022 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Those Who Remain and continuing through Where I Die, Broken Empires, and Deemed Accidental. This series follows detective Homer Watson through interconnected cases that build upon one another across the installments.

Start with Those Who Remain, the first of 4 books in the Detective Homer Watson series.

Start this series with Those Who Remain

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Gabe Ward Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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Hana Blackwood Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2022)

Chris Culver's Hana Blackwood series comprises three mystery and thriller novels published between 2021 and 2022. The trilogy follows a complete story arc and should be read in publication order, beginning with Night Work, followed by The Lost Ones and Throwaways. The series appears to be finished with no additional books planned.

Start with Night Work and read in order.

Joe Court Series

Ongoing

14 books (2018–2026)

The Joe Court series comprises thirteen mysteries and thrillers by Chris Culver, published between 2018 and 2025, with the sequence still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Girl in the Motel and continuing through The Man in the Grass. The series follows detective Joe Court as he investigates various crimes across interconnected cases that span the full collection.

Start with The Girl in the Motel, the first of 13 books in the Joe Court series.

Start this series with The Girl in the Motel

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The Girl in the Motel
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The Boys in the Church
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The Girl in the Woods
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The Man in the Meth Lab
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The Woman Who Wore Roses
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The Girl Who Told Stories
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The Man in the River
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The Man by the Creek
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The Girl in the Tent
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In the Company of Wolves
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The Man in the Grass

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2014)

Chris Culver's two mystery thrillers were released between 2011 and 2014 as standalone novels that should be read in publication order, beginning with Just Run followed by Nine Years Gone. While each book functions independently, reading them sequentially will provide the most rewarding experience. The complete series has concluded, making it ideal for readers seeking finished mysteries and thrillers without ongoing commitments.

Start with Just Run and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Chris Culver written?
Chris Culver has written 31 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.

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