Chris Nickson Reading Order
12 series Β· 64 books
Chris Nickson is a prolific British author known for his engaging thrillers and mysteries. With a remarkable body of work that spans 64 books across 12 series, including the Cathy Marsden Thriller and DI Tom Harper series, he has captivated readers since 1995. Notable for his intricate plots and rich character development, Nickson continues to leave a lasting impact on the genre through 2026.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2009β2009)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Tendencies 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Cathy Marsden Thriller Series
Ongoing2 books (2025β2026)
Start with No Precious Truth and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | No Precious Truth 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Faces of the Dead 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
DI Tom Harper Series
Likely Complete11 books (2014β2023)
Start with Gods of Gold, the first of 11 books in the DI Tom Harper series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gods of Gold 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Two Bronze Pennies 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Skin Like Silver 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Iron Water 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | On Copper Street 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Tin God 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Leaden Heart 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Molten City 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Brass Lives 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | A Dark Steel Death 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Rusted Souls 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Dan Markham Mystery Series
Complete2 books (2015β2016)
Start with Dark Briggate Blues and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Briggate Blues 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The New Eastgate Swing 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
John The Carpenter Mystery Series
Likely Complete4 books (2013β2021)
Start with The Crooked Spire, the first of 4 books in the John The Carpenter Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Crooked Spire 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Saltergate Psalter 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Holywell Dead 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Anchoress of Chesterfield 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Laura Benton Series
Complete2 books (2013β2014)
Start with Emerald City and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald City 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | West Seattle Blues 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete22 books (1995β2011)
Start with Brad Pitt, the first of 22 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Pitt 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mariah Carey 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Soundgarden 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Denzel Washington 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Go, Ricki! 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Keanu Reeves 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The X-Factor 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | An Original Man 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Emma 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Melissa Etheridge 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Mariah Carey Revisited 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Superhero 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | David Boreanaz 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Ewan McGregor 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Lauryn Hill 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Matt Damon 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Ozzy Knows Best 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Hey Ya! 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | The NPR Curious Listener's Guide to World Music 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Usher 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Solid Air 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Will Smith 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Richard Nottingham Series
Complete8 books (2010β2018)
Start with The Broken Token, the first of 8 books in the Richard Nottingham series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Broken Token 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Cold Cruel Winter 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Come the Fear 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Constant Lovers 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | At the Dying of the Year 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Convalescence 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Fair and Tender Ladies 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Free from All Danger 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Leeds Story Cycle 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Simon Westow Series
Ongoing8 books (2019β2025)
Start with The Hanging Psalm, the first of 8 books in the Simon Westow series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hanging Psalm 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Hocus Girl 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | To the Dark 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Blood Covenant 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Dead Will Rise 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Scream of Sins 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Them Without Pain 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | A Rage of Souls 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018β2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Dead On Leave 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
WPC Lottie Armstrong Mystery Series
Complete2 books (2017β2018)
Start with Modern Crimes and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Modern Crimes 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Year of the Gun 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chris Nickson written?
- Chris Nickson has written 64 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Chris Nickson series?
- Here are the first books in Chris Nickson's series: Cathy Marsden Thriller: No Precious Truth; DI Tom Harper: Gods of Gold; Dan Markham Mystery: Dark Briggate Blues; John The Carpenter Mystery: The Crooked Spire; Laura Benton: Emerald City.
- What order should I read Chris Nickson's books?
- We recommend reading Chris Nickson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Chris Nickson still writing new books?
- Yes, Chris Nickson has 2 ongoing series: Cathy Marsden Thriller, Simon Westow.

