Deborah Crombie Reading Order
2 series ยท 22 books
Deborah Crombie is a distinguished American writer known for her engaging mystery novels, particularly the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series. With a career spanning from 1993 to 2023, she has published 22 books across two series, as well as several anthologies. Her works expertly blend intricate plots with rich settings in the UK, captivating readers in the mystery genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2004โ2016)
Start with The Sunken Sailor and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Sunken Sailor 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Echoes of Sherlock Holmes 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Series
Likely Complete20 books (1993โ2023)
Start with A Share in Death, the first of 20 books in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Share in Death 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | All Shall Be Well 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Leave the Grave Green 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Mourn Not Your Dead 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Dreaming of the Bones 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Kissed a Sad Goodbye 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | A Finer End 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | And Justice There Is None 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Now May You Weep 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | In a Dark House 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Water Like a Stone 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Where Memories Lie 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Necessary as Blood 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Nocturne 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | No Mark Upon Her 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | The Sound of Broken Glass 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | To Dwell in Darkness 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Garden of Lamentations 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | A Bitter Feast 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | A Killing of Innocents 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Deborah Crombie written?
- Deborah Crombie has written 22 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Deborah Crombie series?
- Here are the first books in Deborah Crombie's series: Anthologies: The Sunken Sailor; Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James: A Share in Death.
- What order should I read Deborah Crombie's books?
- We recommend reading Deborah Crombie's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Deborah Crombie's series complete?
- Deborah Crombie has 1 completed series.

