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Ed James Reading Order

12 series Β· 71 books

Ed James is a prolific mystery and thriller author who has built an impressive catalog of 68 books across 11 series since 2012. His work spans police procedurals and crime fiction, with notable series including the Craig Hunter Police Thriller, DI Fenchurch, DI Rob Marshall, and Cullen & Bain alongside various anthology collections. James crafts compelling detective-driven narratives that keep readers engaged through intricate plots and complex criminal investigations.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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Cover of CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour

Craig Hunter Police Thriller Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2019)

Start with Missing and read in order.

Cullen & Bain Series

Ongoing

7 books (2020–2026)

Start with City of the Dead, the first of 7 books in the Cullen & Bain series.

Start this series with City of the Dead

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DI Fenchurch Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2016–2023)

Start with The Hope That Kills, the first of 10 books in the DI Fenchurch series.

Start this series with The Hope That Kills

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DI Rob Marshall Series

Ongoing

9 books (2023–2025)

Start with A Lonely Place of Dying, the first of 9 books in the DI Rob Marshall series.

Start this series with A Lonely Place of Dying

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A Lonely Place of Dying
2
A Shadow on the Door
3
The Turning of our Bones
4
Where the Bodies Lie
5
His Path of Darkness
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9
Our Debts to the Past

DI Sam Winter Edinburgh Police Thrillers Series

Ongoing

3 books (2026–2026)

Start with No Cure For Regret and read in order.

Start this series with No Cure For Regret

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DS Vicky Dodds/Dundee Law Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2015–2022)

Start with Blood and Guts, the first of 5 books in the DS Vicky Dodds/Dundee Law series.

Detective Max Carter Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2021)

Start with Gone in Seconds and read in order.

Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Series

Ongoing

17 books (2012–2026)

Start with Devil in the Detail, the first of 17 books in the Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers series.

Start this series with Devil in the Detail

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Rakesh Siyal Series

Ongoing

2 books (2022–2024)

Start with False Start and read in order.

Scott Cullen Mysteries Series

Complete

8 books (2012–2018)

Start with Devil in the Detail, the first of 8 books in the Scott Cullen Mysteries series.

Start this series with Devil in the Detail

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2
Cover of Ghost in the Machine
Ghost in the Machine
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Dyed in the Wool / Stab in the Dark
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5
Bottleneck / Cops and Robbers
6
Windchill / Liars and Thieves
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Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2013–2022)

Start with Shot Through the Heart and read in order.

Start this series with Shot Through the Heart

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ed James written?
Ed James has written 71 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ed James series?
Here are the first books in Ed James's series: Craig Hunter Police Thriller: Missing; Cullen & Bain: City of the Dead; DI Fenchurch: The Hope That Kills; DI Rob Marshall: A Lonely Place of Dying; DI Sam Winter Edinburgh Police Thrillers: No Cure For Regret.
What order should I read Ed James's books?
We recommend reading Ed James's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ed James still writing new books?
Yes, Ed James has 5 ongoing series: Cullen & Bain, DI Rob Marshall, DI Sam Winter Edinburgh Police Thrillers, Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers, Rakesh Siyal.

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