Doug Johnstone Reading Order
4 series ยท 20 books
Doug Johnstone is a Scottish author known for his gripping crime fiction, blending suspense with rich character development. Over his career from 2006 to 2025, he has published 20 works across four series, including The Enceladons Trilogy and The Skelfs, alongside standalone novels and anthologies. His acclaimed title, Fault Lines, exemplifies his talent for weaving intricate narratives that captivate readers.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2019โ2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bloody Scotland 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (2006โ2019)
Start with Tombstoning, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tombstoning 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Ossians 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Smokeheads 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Hit and Run 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Gone Again 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Dead Beat 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Jump 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Crash Land 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Fault Lines 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Breakers 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Enceladons Trilogy Series
Ongoing3 books (2023โ2025)
Start with The Space Between Us and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Space Between Us 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Collapsing Wave 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Transcendent Tide 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Skelfs Series
Ongoing6 books (2019โ2024)
Start with A Dark Matter, the first of 6 books in the The Skelfs series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Dark Matter 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Big Chill 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Black Hearts 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Great Silence 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Opposite of Lonely 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Living is a Problem 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Doug Johnstone written?
- Doug Johnstone has written 20 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Doug Johnstone series?
- Here are the first books in Doug Johnstone's series: The Enceladons Trilogy: The Space Between Us; The Skelfs: A Dark Matter.
- What order should I read Doug Johnstone's books?
- We recommend reading Doug Johnstone's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Doug Johnstone still writing new books?
- Yes, Doug Johnstone has 2 ongoing series: The Enceladons Trilogy, The Skelfs.

