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Chris Ould Reading Order

3 series Β· 7 books

Chris Ould is a mystery and thriller author who has worked across multiple genres throughout his career. After finding success as a television writer and BAFTA award winner for the crime series The Bill, he returned to fiction writing with young adult novels before establishing himself in the thriller space with the Faroes series, which begins with The Blood Strand. His work spans seven books across three series, combining his background in crime television with contemporary storytelling that spans from 1987 to 2018.

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Faroes Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Chris Ould's Faroes trilogy is a complete mystery series comprising three books published between 2016 and 2018. The novels follow a detective investigating crimes in the remote Faroe Islands, blending Nordic noir elements with the isolated, atmospheric setting. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Blood Strand, followed by The Killing Bay and concluding with The Fire Pit, as the narrative builds across the series.

Start with The Blood Strand and read in order.

Start this series with The Blood Strand

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1987–1988)

Chris Ould's two mystery and thriller novels were published in the late 1980s as standalone entries rather than a connected series. Road Lines came first in 1987, followed by A Kind of Sleep in 1988, completing Ould's output in this pair. Each novel can be read independently, though readers who wish to experience them as the author released them should begin with Road Lines and proceed in publication order.

Start with Road Lines and read in order.

Street Duty Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Chris Ould's Street Duty series consists of two mystery thrillers published between 2012 and 2013. The complete two-book sequence should be read in publication order, beginning with Knock Down followed by The Killing Street. Both entries are best experienced sequentially to follow the narrative progression established by the author.

Start with Knock Down and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Chris Ould written?
Chris Ould has written 7 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2018.
What is the first book in each Chris Ould series?
Here are the first books in Chris Ould's series: Faroes: The Blood Strand; Street Duty: Knock Down.
What order should I read Chris Ould's books?
We recommend reading Chris Ould's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Chris Ould's series complete?
Chris Ould has 3 completed series.

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