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David Bishop Reading Order

6 series Β· 20 books

David Bishop is a mystery and thriller author who has crafted multiple detective series across two decades of publishing. His body of work includes over twenty novels spanning six distinct series, featuring protagonists like Jack McCall, Linda Darby, and Maddie Richards, each bringing their own investigative style to the genre. Bishop's prolific output from 2011 to 2020 demonstrates his skill at developing character-driven mysteries that appeal to both traditional and cozy mystery readers.

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Jack McCall Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2019)

The Jack McCall series comprises four mystery and thriller novels published between 2012 and 2019. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Blackmail Club, followed by The Third Coincidence, Game Of Masks, and Ladies Lunch Club Murders. David Bishop's finished series offers readers a full arc to follow from start to conclusion.

Start with The Blackmail Club, the first of 4 books in the Jack McCall series.

Start this series with The Blackmail Club

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The Third Coincidence
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Ladies Lunch Club Murders

Linda Darby Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2018)

The Linda Darby series consists of four mystery and thriller novels following detective Linda Darby through interconnected cases. Published between 2011 and 2018, the series is complete and should be read in publication order: The Woman, Hometown Secrets, The First Lady's Second Man, and Heart Strike. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential to following the character's development and the overarching narrative threads throughout the collection.

Start with The Woman, the first of 4 books in the Linda Darby series.

Maddie Richards Mystery Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2013)

The Maddie Richards Mystery series is a two-book mystery and thriller collection by David Bishop, published between 2011 and 2013. The complete series consists of The Beholder and Death of a Bankster, which should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the story progression. This finished series offers a compact mystery experience for readers seeking a contained narrative arc.

Start with The Beholder and read in order.

Matt Kile Mystery Series

Complete

8 books (2011–2017)

The Matt Kile Mystery series comprises eight complete mystery and thriller novels published between 2011 and 2017. Begin with the first book, Who Murdered Garson Talmadge, and proceed through the series in publication order to follow the full arc of investigations. The series concludes with The Year We Had Murder and should be read sequentially rather than as standalones.

Start with Who Murdered Garson Talmadge, the first of 8 books in the Matt Kile Mystery series.

Start this series with Who Murdered Garson Talmadge

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Who Murdered Garson Talmadge
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Find My Little Sister
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Judge Snider's Folly
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The Year We Had Murder

Rick Carnes Cozy Mystery Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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Standalone Novels Series

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1 book (2017–2017)

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The Twists & Turns of Matrimony and Murder

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Bishop written?
David Bishop has written 20 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2020.
What is the first book in each David Bishop series?
Here are the first books in David Bishop's series: Jack McCall: The Blackmail Club; Linda Darby: The Woman; Maddie Richards Mystery: The Beholder; Matt Kile Mystery: Who Murdered Garson Talmadge.
What order should I read David Bishop's books?
We recommend reading David Bishop's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are David Bishop's series complete?
David Bishop has 6 completed series.

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