Graham Ison Reading Order
5 series · 47 books
Graham Ison crafts intricate crime and historical mysteries drawing from his three decades as a Scotland Yard Special Branch investigator specializing in espionage. His prolific career spans five distinct series including the contemporary Brock and Poole investigations and the period-set Hardcastle cases, along with works featuring Gaffney and Tipper and Tommy Fox. With nearly fifty novels published from 1989 to 2021, Ison brings authentic procedural detail and insider knowledge to his tightly plotted detective narratives.
Brock and Poole Mystery Series
Complete17 books (2002–2019)
Start with Working Girl, the first of 17 books in the Brock and Poole Mystery series.
Start this series with Working Girl
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Gaffney and Tipper Series
Complete4 books (1989–1990)
Start with Confirm or Deny, the first of 4 books in the Gaffney and Tipper series.
Start this series with Confirm or Deny
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Hardcastle Series
Likely Complete16 books (2004–2021)
Start with Hardcastle's Spy, the first of 16 books in the Hardcastle series.
Start this series with Hardcastle's Spy
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1996–2012)
Start with Blue Murder and read in order.
Start this series with Blue Murder
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Tommy Fox Series
Complete7 books (1990–1995)
Start with Lead Me to the Slaughter, the first of 7 books in the Tommy Fox series.
Start this series with Lead Me to the Slaughter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Graham Ison written?
- Graham Ison has written 47 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Graham Ison series?
- Here are the first books in Graham Ison's series: Brock and Poole Mystery: Working Girl; Gaffney and Tipper: Confirm or Deny; Hardcastle: Hardcastle's Spy; Tommy Fox: Lead Me to the Slaughter.
- What order should I read Graham Ison's books?
- We recommend reading Graham Ison's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Graham Ison's series complete?
- Graham Ison has 4 completed series.