Colin Bateman Reading Order
10 series · 43 books · Born 1962
Colin Bateman, a versatile novelist and screenwriter from Northern Ireland, has captivated readers with his unique storytelling style. With a prolific output of 43 books spanning 10 series—such as Dan Starkey, Martin Murphy, and Titanic 2020—he is best known for his engaging narratives in the mystery and crime genres. Active from 1995 to 2016, Bateman has left a lasting impact on his readers, particularly through his popular series Eddie and the Gang With No Name.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dan Starkey Series
Complete10 books (1995–2014)
Start with Divorcing Jack, the first of 10 books in the Dan Starkey series.
Eddie and the Gang With No Name Series
Complete3 books (2003–2013)
Start with Reservoir Pups and read in order.
Martin Murphy Series
Complete2 books (2002–2005)
Start with Murphy's Law and read in order.
Mystery Man Series
Complete4 books (2009–2012)
Start with Mystery Man, the first of 4 books in the Mystery Man series.
Papercuts Series
Complete8 books (2015–2016)
Start with The Dead and the Quick, the first of 8 books in the Papercuts series.
SOS Adventures Series
Complete3 books (2010–2011)
Start with Fire Storm and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Papercuts 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1995–2008)
Start with Cycle of Violence, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Titanic 2020 Series
Complete2 books (2007–2012)
Start with Titanic 2020 and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Colin Bateman written?
- Colin Bateman has written 43 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Colin Bateman series?
- Here are the first books in Colin Bateman's series: Dan Starkey: Divorcing Jack; Eddie and the Gang With No Name: Reservoir Pups; Martin Murphy: Murphy's Law; Mystery Man: Mystery Man; Papercuts: The Dead and the Quick.
- What order should I read Colin Bateman's books?
- We recommend reading Colin Bateman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Colin Bateman's series complete?
- Colin Bateman has 10 completed series.