How many books has Claire Askew written?

Claire Askew has written 10 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Claire Askew series?

Here are the first books in Claire Askew's series: DI Helen Birch: All the Hidden Truths; Poetry Collections: This Changes Things.

What order should I read Claire Askew's books?

We recommend reading Claire Askew's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Claire Askew still writing new books?

Yes, Claire Askew has 1 ongoing series: DI Helen Birch.

Claire Askew Reading Order

4 series · 10 books

Mystery & Thriller Non-Fiction

Claire Askew is a Scottish author who writes across multiple genres including crime fiction, poetry, and narrative non-fiction. She is best known for her DI Helen Birch mystery series, which follows a seasoned detective navigating complex cases in contemporary Scotland. Askew has published ten books since 2016, blending psychological depth with compelling storytelling across thrillers, poetry collections, and non-fiction works that explore true crime and human experience.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#	Title
1	Multiverse: an international anthology of science fiction poetry 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DI Helen Birch Series

Ongoing

6 books (2018–2025)

Claire Askew's DI Helen Birch series comprises six mystery thrillers published between 2018 and 2025, with the sixth installment released most recently. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with All the Hidden Truths. Subsequent entries are What You Pay For, Cover Your Tracks, A Matter of Time, The Dead Don't Speak, and Line of Sight.

Start with All the Hidden Truths, the first of 6 books in the DI Helen Birch series.

Start this series with All the Hidden Truths

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#	Title
1	All the Hidden Truths 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	What You Pay For 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cover Your Tracks 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Matter of Time 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Dead Don't Speak 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Line of Sight 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#	Title
1	Novelista 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Poetry Collections Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2016–2022)

Claire Askew's poetry collection series consists of two books published between 2016 and 2022, with This Changes Things appearing first followed by How to Burn a Woman. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. These collections showcase Askew's poetic voice alongside her work in mystery, thriller, and non-fiction writing.

Start with This Changes Things and read in order.

Start this series with This Changes Things