David J. Gatward Reading Order
4 series · 46 books
David J. Gatward is an English crime fiction author who has built a prolific career with three interconnected detective series spanning over thirty books. His work is rooted in mystery and thriller traditions, featuring complex investigations and morally ambiguous characters that drive his narratives forward. The DCI Harry Grimm series serves as his flagship work, complemented by the DI Haig Crime Thrillers and the Padre series, establishing Gatward as a significant voice in contemporary British crime writing.
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DCI Harry Grimm Series
Ongoing25 books (2020–2026)
The DCI Harry Grimm series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection comprising 25 books published between 2020 and 2026. Readers should begin with Best Served Cold and follow the books in publication order as they were released. The series features detective investigations across multiple novels, with entries including Corpse Road, Grimm Up North, Blood Sport, and Cold Sanctuary among others, continuing through Dark Harvest and beyond.
Start with Best Served Cold, the first of 25 books in the DCI Harry Grimm series.
Start this series with Best Served Cold
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DCI Harry Grimm Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing12 books (2022–2024)
The DCI Harry Grimm Short Stories and Novellas series consists of twelve mystery and thriller entries published between 2022 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These short works should be read in publication order, beginning with A Ghost at the Castle and continuing through New Beginnings. The series includes titles such as A Grimm Christmas, Date Night, Duelling Ukes, Homecoming, New Boots, When Harry Met Jim, When Jadyn Met Tank, Chainsaw vs. Motorbike, Cockett's Rockets, and Dust to Dust.
Start with A Ghost at the Castle, the first of 12 books in the DCI Harry Grimm Short Stories/Novellas series.
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| 1 | A Ghost at the Castle 2022 |
| 2 | A Grimm Christmas 2022 |
| 3 | Date Night 2022 |
| 4 | Duelling Ukes 2022 |
| 5 | Homecoming 2022 |
| 6 | New Boots 2022 |
| 7 | When Harry Met Jim 2022 |
| 8 | When Jadyn Met Tank 2022 |
| 9 | Chainsaw vs. Motorbike 2023 |
| 10 | Cockett's Rockets 2023 |
| 11 | Dust to Dust 2024 |
| 12 | New Beginnings 2024 |
DI Haig Crime Thrillers Series
Ongoing6 books (2024–2027)
The DI Haig Crime Thrillers series follows detective investigations across six books published between 2024 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Written by David J. Gatward, these mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order beginning with Hatchet Hill. The complete sequence includes Hatchet Hill, The Somerset Slayings, Death Springs, Grave Omens, Blood Rites, and Festival's End.
Start with Hatchet Hill, the first of 5 books in the DI Haig Crime Thrillers series.
Start this series with Hatchet Hill
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Complete3 books (2020–2020)
The Padre series is a complete three-book mystery thriller sequence by David J. Gatward, with all titles published in 2020. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Jaws of Hell, followed by Mission Creep, and concluding with Raised from Death, as each installment builds on the previous narrative.
Start with Jaws of Hell and read in order.
Start this series with Jaws of Hell
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David J. Gatward written?
- David J. Gatward has written 46 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2020 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each David J. Gatward series?
- Here are the first books in David J. Gatward's series: DCI Harry Grimm: Best Served Cold; DCI Harry Grimm Short Stories/Novellas: A Ghost at the Castle; DI Haig Crime Thrillers: Hatchet Hill; Padre: Jaws of Hell.
- What order should I read David J. Gatward's books?
- We recommend reading David J. Gatward's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David J. Gatward still writing new books?
- Yes, David J. Gatward has 3 ongoing series: DCI Harry Grimm, DCI Harry Grimm Short Stories/Novellas, DI Haig Crime Thrillers.