Graham Hurley Reading Order
8 series Β· 51 books
Graham Hurley is a prolific English crime writer who has published over fifty novels spanning multiple interconnected detective series set primarily in southern England. His work spans both traditional mystery fiction and investigative non-fiction, with his most acclaimed series following detectives Faraday and Winter as they navigate complex cases in Portsmouth. Hurley's writing combines procedural depth with psychological insight, creating layered narratives that appeal to fans of contemporary British crime fiction.
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Enora Andresson Series
Likely Complete6 books (2019β2022)
The Enora Andresson series by Graham Hurley comprises six mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Curtain Call and continuing through Sight Unseen, Limelight, Off Script, Intermission, and concluding with Lights Down. These interconnected novels follow a continuous narrative thread and are best experienced sequentially from the first book onward.
Start with Curtain Call, the first of 6 books in the Enora Andresson series.
Start this series with Curtain Call
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Curtain Call |
| 2 | Sight Unseen |
| 3 | Limelight |
| 4 | Off Script |
| 5 | Intermission |
| 6 | Lights Down |
Faraday & Winter Series
Complete12 books (2000β2012)
The Faraday & Winter series comprises twelve mystery and thriller novels by Graham Hurley, published between 2000 and 2012. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Turnstone and concluding with Happy Days. All twelve books in the sequence are now available, offering readers a finished narrative arc without ongoing installments.
Start with Turnstone, the first of 12 books in the Faraday & Winter series.
Start this series with Turnstone
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Turnstone |
| 2 | The Take |
| 3 | Angels Passing |
| 4 | Deadlight |
| 5 | Cut To Black |
| 6 | Blood and Honey |
| 7 | One Under |
| 8 | The Price of Darkness |
| 9 | No Lovelier Death |
| 10 | Beyond Reach |
| 11 | Borrowed Light |
| 12 | Happy Days |
Faraday & Winter Companion Series
Complete1 book (2012β2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Backstory |
Jimmy Suttle Series
Complete4 books (2012β2015)
The Jimmy Suttle series consists of four mystery thrillers by Graham Hurley, published between 2012 and 2015. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Western Approaches and concluding with The Order of Things. The complete series follows the detective protagonist through a interconnected narrative spanning these four novels.
Start with Western Approaches, the first of 4 books in the Jimmy Suttle series.
Start this series with Western Approaches
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Western Approaches |
| 2 | Touching Distance |
| 3 | Sins of the Father |
| 4 | The Order of Things |
Most Wanted Series
Complete7 books (2007β2009)
The Most Wanted series comprises seven standalone thrillers by various authors, published between 2007 and 2009 as a complete collection. Each book in the series can be read independently, though readers should begin with Dead Brigade to experience the stories in their intended publication order. The series brings together multiple mystery and thriller writers to create distinct standalone entries within the same branded collection.
Start with Dead Brigade(By: James Lovegrove), the first of 7 books in the Most Wanted series.
Start this series with Dead Brigade(By: James Lovegrove)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Dead Brigade(By: James Lovegrove) |
| 2 | Heroes(By: Anne Perry) |
| 3 | Kill Clock(By: Allan Guthrie) |
| 4 | Revenge(By: Eric Brown) |
| 5 | The Chop |
| 6 | Stumps(By: Mark Morris) |
| 7 | The Ghosts of 2012 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1981β2012)
Graham Hurley's three-book non-fiction series spans from 1981 to 2012 and should be read in publication order beginning with Lucky Break?. The complete series includes Airshow: A Year in the Life of the World's Largest Military and concludes with Estuary. Each book stands as an independent work of narrative non-fiction, exploring distinct subjects across three decades of the author's investigative writing.
Start with Lucky Break? and read in order.
Start this series with Lucky Break?
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Lucky Break? |
| 2 | Airshow: A Year in the Life of the World's Largest Military |
| 3 | Estuary |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1991β2012)
Graham Hurley's nine standalone novels span from 1991 to 2012, offering mystery and thriller stories that can be read independently in any order, though publication order is recommended for new readers. The series concludes with The Devil's Breath, making it a complete collection that showcases Hurley's range across both fiction and non-fiction genres. Each novel stands alone as a self-contained narrative, allowing readers the flexibility to start with Rules Of Engagement or any other entry that captures their interest.
Start with Rules Of Engagement, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Rules Of Engagement
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Rules Of Engagement |
| 2 | Reaper |
| 3 | Thunder In The Blood |
| 4 | Sabbathman |
| 5 | The Perfect Soldier |
| 6 | Heaven's Light |
| 7 | Nocturne |
| 8 | Permissible Limits |
| 9 | The Devil's Breath |
Wars Within / Spoils Of War Series
Ongoing9 books (2016β2024)
Graham Hurley's Wars Within and Spoils Of War series comprises nine thrillers published between 2016 and 2024, with the sequence still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Finisterre and continuing through Aurore, Estocada, Raid 42, Blood of the Wolf / Last Flight to Stalingrad, Kyiv, Katastrophe, The Blood of Others, and Dead Ground. This expanding collection blends the author's expertise in mystery, thriller, and historical narratives into a connected sequence of standalone-capable entries.
Start with Finisterre, the first of 9 books in the Wars Within / Spoils Of War series.
Start this series with Finisterre
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Finisterre |
| 2 | Aurore |
| 3 | Estocada |
| 4 | Raid 42 |
| 5 | Blood of the Wolf / Last Flight to Stalingrad |
| 6 | Kyiv |
| 7 | Katastrophe |
| 8 | The Blood of Others |
| 9 | Dead Ground |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Graham Hurley written?
- Graham Hurley has written 51 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Graham Hurley series?
- Here are the first books in Graham Hurley's series: Enora Andresson: Curtain Call; Faraday & Winter: Turnstone; Jimmy Suttle: Western Approaches; Most Wanted: Dead Brigade(By: James Lovegrove); Non-Fiction: Lucky Break?.
- What order should I read Graham Hurley's books?
- We recommend reading Graham Hurley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Graham Hurley still writing new books?
- Yes, Graham Hurley has 1 ongoing series: Wars Within / Spoils Of War.

