Fleur McDonald Reading Order
5 series · 30 books
Fleur McDonald is an accomplished Australian novelist celebrated for her engaging crime and mystery novels. With a diverse portfolio that spans 30 books across five series, including the Detective Dave Burrows and Young Dave Burrows series, she captivates readers with her compelling storytelling. Active from 2009 to 2025, her work also includes standalone novels, novellas, and picture books, showcasing her versatility as an author.
Detective Dave Burrows Series
Ongoing17 books (2009–2024)
Start with Red Dust, the first of 17 books in the Detective Dave Burrows series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Red Dust 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Blue Skies 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Purple Roads 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Silver Clouds 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Crimson Dawn 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Emerald Springs 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Indigo Storm 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Sapphire Falls 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Suddenly One Summer 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Missing Pieces of Us 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Where the River Runs 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Starting From Now 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Shearer's Wife 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Deception Creek 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Broad River Station 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Voices in the Dark 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Out in Nowhere 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete2 books (2016–2018)
Start with Noisy Nights and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | If You Were Here 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2025)
Start with The Missing and read in order.
Young Dave Burrows Series
Ongoing8 books (2018–2024)
Start with The Farmer's Choice, the first of 8 books in the Young Dave Burrows series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Fleur McDonald written?
- Fleur McDonald has written 30 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Fleur McDonald series?
- Here are the first books in Fleur McDonald's series: Detective Dave Burrows: Red Dust; Picture: Noisy Nights; Young Dave Burrows: The Farmer's Choice.
- What order should I read Fleur McDonald's books?
- We recommend reading Fleur McDonald's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Fleur McDonald still writing new books?
- Yes, Fleur McDonald has 3 ongoing series: Detective Dave Burrows, Standalone Novels, Young Dave Burrows.