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Fleur McDonald Reading Order

5 series · 30 books

Mystery & Thriller

Fleur McDonald is an Australian mystery writer whose prolific career spans crime thrillers and detective fiction. She is best recognized for her Detective Dave Burrows series, which follows a seasoned investigator through complex cases across multiple books. With over thirty novels published since 2009, McDonald has established herself across interconnected series and standalone works that showcase her skill in building suspenseful narratives grounded in authentic investigative detail.

Detective Dave Burrows Series

Ongoing

17 books (2009–2024)

Start with Red Dust, the first of 17 books in the Detective Dave Burrows series.

Start this series with Red Dust

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1
Cover of Red Dust
2
Cover of Blue Skies
3
Cover of Purple Roads
Purple Roads
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Silver Clouds
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Crimson Dawn
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Emerald Springs
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Indigo Storm
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Sapphire Falls
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Suddenly One Summer
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Missing Pieces of Us
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Where the River Runs
Where the River Runs
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Starting From Now
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Shearer's Wife
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Deception Creek
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Broad River Station
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Voices in the Dark
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Out in Nowhere
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2018)

Start with Noisy Nights and read in order.

Start this series with Noisy Nights

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1
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Noisy Nights
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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What Should a Horse Say?
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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1
If You Were Here
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2025)

Start with The Missing and read in order.

Start this series with The Missing

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1
2
The Prospect
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Young Dave Burrows Series

Ongoing

8 books (2018–2024)

Start with The Farmer's Choice, the first of 8 books in the Young Dave Burrows series.

Start this series with The Farmer's Choice

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1
The Farmer's Choice
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Red Dirt Country
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Something to Hide
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5
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Without a Doubt
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6
7
Into the Night
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8

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.

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