How many books has Dervla McTiernan written?

Dervla McTiernan has written 11 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Dervla McTiernan series?

Here are the first books in Dervla McTiernan's series: Cormac Reilly: The Ruin.

What order should I read Dervla McTiernan's books?

We recommend reading Dervla McTiernan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Dervla McTiernan still writing new books?

Yes, Dervla McTiernan has 2 ongoing series: Cormac Reilly, Standalone Novels.

Dervla McTiernan Reading Order

3 series · 11 books

Literary Fiction Mystery & Thriller

Dervla McTiernan is an Irish mystery writer who gained prominence with her Cormac Reilly detective series, beginning with The Ruin, a crime novel that attracted television adaptation interest and earned recognition as an Amazon Best Book selection. Her work blends literary sophistication with the propulsive momentum of psychological thrillers, exploring dark crimes and morally complex investigations. Across her three series and standalone novels, McTiernan has established herself as a compelling voice in contemporary Irish crime fiction.

Cormac Reilly Series

Ongoing

6 books (2018–2025)

Start with The Ruin, the first of 6 books in the Cormac Reilly series.

Start this series with The Ruin

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#	Title
1	The Ruin 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Scholar 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Sisters 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Good Turn 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Roommate 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Unquiet Grave 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#	Title
1	The Wrong One 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2026)

Start with The Murder Rule, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Murder Rule