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Chris Culver Reading Order

6 series · 31 books

Mystery & Thriller

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.

Detective Ash Rashid Series

Complete

7 books (2011–2018)

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

Start this series with The Abbey

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2
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The Outsider
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3
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By Any Means
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Measureless Night
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Pocketful of God
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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No Room For Good Men
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Sleeper Cell
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Homer Watson Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2026)

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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1
Those Who Remain
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
Broken Empires
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Deemed Accidental
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gabe Ward Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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1
Counting Room
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hana Blackwood Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2022)

Start with Night Work and read in order.

Start this series with Night Work

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1
2
The Lost Ones
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Joe Court Series

Ongoing

14 books (2018–2026)

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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1
The Girl in the Motel
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Boys in the Church
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Girl in the Woods
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Man in the Meth Lab
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Man in the Park
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Woman Who Wore Roses
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Girl Who Told Stories
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Man in the River
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Men on the Farm
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Man by the Creek
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Girl in the Tent
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
In the Company of Wolves
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Man in the Fire
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14
The Man in the Grass
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2014)

Start with Just Run and read in order.

Start this series with Just Run

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1
2
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Nine Years Gone
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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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