
Clare MacKintosh Reading Order
6 series Β· 19 books Β· Born 1976-08-28
Clare MacKintosh is a former police officer and CID detective whose background in law enforcement directly informs her gripping crime fiction. Her debut novel, I Let You Go, showcased her ability to weave authentic procedural details into psychologically complex mysteries, establishing her as a distinctive voice in British crime writing. With seventeen books spanning standalone novels, the DC Morgan series, and various short story collections, MacKintosh has built a reputation for taut plotting and morally nuanced characters that explore the darker intersections of crime and human nature.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing3 books (2017β2025)
Clare MacKintosh has contributed to two mystery and thriller anthologies published between 2020 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books, followed by The Twisted Women's Book Club. Each anthology features multiple authors and standalone stories within the mystery and thriller genres.
Start with First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books and read in order.
Start this series with Dead Simple
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Dead Simple |
| 2 | First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books |
| 3 | The Twisted Women's Book Club |
DC Morgan Series
Ongoing3 books (2022β2025)
Clare MacKintosh's DC Morgan series is an ongoing mystery thriller featuring three books published between 2022 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Party, followed by A Game of Lies, and then Other People's Houses. Additional installments are forthcoming as the series continues to develop.
Start with The Last Party and read in order.
Start this series with The Last Party
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Last Party |
| 2 | A Game of Lies |
| 3 | Other People's Houses |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete2 books (2019β2023)
Clare MacKintosh's two-book non-fiction series consists of A Cotswold Family Life (2019) and I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This: 18 Assurances on Grief (2023). The series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first book. The series appears to be complete.
Start with A Cotswold Family Life and read in order.
Start this series with A Cotswold Family Life
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Cotswold Family Life |
| 2 | I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This: 18 Assurances on Grief |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020β2021)
Clare MacKintosh's mystery and thriller short story collection consists of two volumes published between 2020 and 2021. The Donor and Monsters should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete.
Start with The Donor and read in order.
Start this series with The Donor
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Donor |
| 2 | Monsters |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2014β2027)
Clare MacKintosh's standalone novels series comprises seven mystery and thriller titles published between 2014 and 2026, with the series remaining ongoing. Though each book functions as an independent story, readers should follow publication order beginning with I Let You Go. The collection includes collaborative works such as The Understudy, co-written with Sophie Hannah, B.A. Paris, and Holly Brown, alongside solo efforts like Hostage and It's Not What You Think.
Start with I Let You Go, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with I Let You Go
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | I Let You Go |
| 2 | I See You |
| 3 | Let Me Lie |
| 4 | After the End |
| 5 | The Understudy(With: Sophie Hannah,B.A. Paris,Holly Brown) |
| 6 | Hostage |
| 7 | Itβs Not What You Think |
| 8 | You Don't Know Me at All |
The Butler Series
Complete1 book (2026β2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Butler |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Clare MacKintosh written?
- Clare MacKintosh has written 19 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Clare MacKintosh series?
- Here are the first books in Clare MacKintosh's series: Anthologies: Dead Simple; DC Morgan: The Last Party; Non-Fiction: A Cotswold Family Life; Short Stories/Novellas: The Donor.
- What order should I read Clare MacKintosh's books?
- We recommend reading Clare MacKintosh's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Clare MacKintosh still writing new books?
- Yes, Clare MacKintosh has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, DC Morgan, Standalone Novels.

