How many books has Giles Blunt written?

Giles Blunt has written 11 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Giles Blunt series?

Here are the first books in Giles Blunt's series: John Cardinal: Forty Words for Sorrow.

What order should I read Giles Blunt's books?

We recommend reading Giles Blunt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Giles Blunt still writing new books?

Yes, Giles Blunt has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

Giles Blunt Reading Order

2 series · 11 books

Fantasy Mystery & Thriller

Giles Blunt is a Canadian writer who blends crime fiction with psychological depth, best known for his John Cardinal series featuring a detective navigating complex cases in Northern Ontario. His work spans psychological thrillers and crime mysteries, beginning with his debut Cold Eye, which explored the darker corners of the New York art scene. Across novels and screenplays, Blunt crafts intricate plots that examine human behavior and moral ambiguity.

John Cardinal Series

Complete

6 books (2000–2012)

Start with Forty Words for Sorrow, the first of 6 books in the John Cardinal series.

Start this series with Forty Words for Sorrow

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1	Forty Words for Sorrow 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Delicate Storm 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Black Fly Season 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	By the Time You Read This / The Fields of Grief 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Crime Machine 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Until the Night 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (1989–2025)

Start with Cold Eye, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Cold Eye