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Chris Nickson Reading Order

12 series Β· 64 books

Chris Nickson is a prolific British author who has published across multiple genres, blending crime fiction with historical narratives. Known for crafting intricate mystery series including the DI Tom Harper investigations, the Cathy Marsden thrillers, and the Dan Markham mysteries, Nickson brings depth to his procedural plots through careful research and character development. Beyond fiction, he has established himself as a music journalist and biographer, bringing journalistic rigor to his novels across more than 60 books since 1995.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

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Cathy Marsden Thriller Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with No Precious Truth and read in order.

Start this series with No Precious Truth

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The Faces of the Dead

DI Tom Harper Series

Likely Complete

11 books (2014–2023)

Start with Gods of Gold, the first of 11 books in the DI Tom Harper series.

Dan Markham Mystery Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

Start with Dark Briggate Blues and read in order.

Start this series with Dark Briggate Blues

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The New Eastgate Swing

John The Carpenter Mystery Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2013–2021)

Start with The Crooked Spire, the first of 4 books in the John The Carpenter Mystery series.

Start this series with The Crooked Spire

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The Saltergate Psalter
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The Anchoress of Chesterfield

Laura Benton Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2014)

Start with Emerald City and read in order.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

22 books (1995–2011)

Start with Brad Pitt, the first of 22 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Richard Nottingham Series

Complete

8 books (2010–2018)

Start with The Broken Token, the first of 8 books in the Richard Nottingham series.

Start this series with The Broken Token

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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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The Leeds Story Cycle

Simon Westow Series

Ongoing

8 books (2019–2025)

Start with The Hanging Psalm, the first of 8 books in the Simon Westow series.

Start this series with The Hanging Psalm

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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WPC Lottie Armstrong Mystery Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with Modern Crimes and read in order.

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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.

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