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Christopher Brookmyre Reading Order

7 series · 33 books · Born 1968

Mystery & Thriller

Christopher Brookmyre is a Scottish crime novelist who blends sharp humor, political commentary, and fast-paced storytelling in books that challenge genre conventions. His work spans multiple acclaimed series including the Jack Parlabane investigative thrillers and the Jasmine Sharp mysteries, showcasing his ability to layer social observation with complex plots. Over three decades of writing, Brookmyre has established himself as a key figure in contemporary Scottish noir fiction, balancing dark subject matter with irreverent wit that keeps readers engaged across his extensive bibliography.

Angelique De Xavier Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2008)

Start with A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away and read in order.

Start this series with A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away

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A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Sacred Art of Stealing
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
A Snowball in Hell
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2019)

Start with Crimespotting and read in order.

Start this series with Crimespotting

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Crimespotting
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Bloody Scotland
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jack Parlabane Series

Complete

10 books (1996–2026)

Start with Quite Ugly One Morning, the first of 9 books in the Jack Parlabane series.

Start this series with Quite Ugly One Morning

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Quite Ugly One Morning
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Country of the Blind
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Boiling a Frog
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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Attack Of The Unsinkable Rubber Ducks
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Last Day of Christmas
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Dead Girl Walking
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
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Want You Gone / The Last Hack
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Quite Ugly One Evening
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jasmine Sharp Investigations Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2017)

Start with Where the Bodies Are Buried, the first of 4 books in the Jasmine Sharp Investigations series.

Start this series with Where the Bodies Are Buried

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Where the Bodies Are Buried
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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When the Devil Drives
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Flesh Wounds/Bred in the Bone
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Siege Mentality
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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1
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The Last Siege of Bothwell Castle
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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1
Jaggy Splinters
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

11 books (1998–2024)

Start with Not the End of the World, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Not the End of the World

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Not the End of the World
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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One Fine Day in the Middle of the Night
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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All Fun And Games Until Somebody Loses An Eye
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Tale Etched In Blood And Hard Black Pencil
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Pandaemonium
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
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Places in the Darkness
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Fallen Angel
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10
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The Cliff House
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Cracked Mirror
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christopher Brookmyre written?
Christopher Brookmyre has written 33 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Christopher Brookmyre series?
Here are the first books in Christopher Brookmyre's series: Angelique De Xavier: A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away; Anthologies: Crimespotting; Jack Parlabane: Quite Ugly One Morning; Jasmine Sharp Investigations: Where the Bodies Are Buried.
What order should I read Christopher Brookmyre's books?
We recommend reading Christopher Brookmyre's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Christopher Brookmyre still writing new books?
Yes, Christopher Brookmyre has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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