Gilly Macmillan Reading Order
2 series · 9 books
Gilly Macmillan crafts tense psychological mysteries and crime thrillers that delve into the darker aspects of human behavior and suburban secrets. Her Detective Jim Clemo series features a flawed investigator navigating complex cases across England, while her standalone novels showcase her versatility in building intricate plots with unreliable narrators and shocking twists. Drawing on her background in art history and experiences across England and California, Macmillan creates atmospheric narratives that keep readers guessing until the final pages.
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DI Jim Clemo Series
Complete2 books (2015–2017)
Gilly Macmillan's DI Jim Clemo series comprises two mystery thrillers published between 2015 and 2017. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with What She Knew, also released as Burnt Paper Sky, followed by Odd Child Out. Each installment builds on the detective's investigations into dark crimes that shake tight-knit communities.
Start with What She Knew / Burnt Paper Sky and read in order.
Start this series with What She Knew / Burnt Paper Sky
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2016–2025)
Gilly Macmillan's mystery and thriller series comprises seven standalone novels published between 2016 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book presents an independent mystery rather than a continuous narrative, allowing readers to start with any title, though reading in publication order beginning with The Perfect Girl offers the most natural progression through Macmillan's evolving craft. The series includes The Perfect Girl, I Know You Know, The Nanny, To Tell You the Truth, The Long Weekend, The Manor House / The Fall, and The Burning Library, with new installments continuing to be added to this expanding collection.
Start with The Perfect Girl, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Perfect Girl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Gilly Macmillan written?
- Gilly Macmillan has written 9 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Gilly Macmillan series?
- Here are the first books in Gilly Macmillan's series: DI Jim Clemo: What She Knew / Burnt Paper Sky.
- What order should I read Gilly Macmillan's books?
- We recommend reading Gilly Macmillan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Gilly Macmillan still writing new books?
- Yes, Gilly Macmillan has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.