Graham Smith Reading Order
5 series Β· 15 books
Graham Smith writes gritty crime fiction spanning four detective series that showcase his skill at crafting intricate mysteries and complex investigations. His output between 2015 and 2019 includes thirteen books featuring memorable protagonists like DI Harry Evans and Detective Beth Young, all rooted in authentic procedural detail. Based near Gretna Green in Scotland, Smith brings his real-world experience in hospitality to his crime narratives while maintaining an active presence in the genre as a book reviewer.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2016β2018)
Graham Smith edited two crime and thriller anthologies published between 2016 and 2018, now complete as a series. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Happily Never After: Crime & Publishment Anthology Volume 1, followed by Wish You Weren't Here: Crime & Publishment Anthology, Volume 2.
Start with Happily Never After: Crime & Publishment Anthology Volume 1 and read in order.
Start this series with Happily Never After: Crime & Publishment Anthology Volume 1
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Happily Never After: Crime & Publishment Anthology Volume 1 |
| 2 | Wish You Weren't Here: Crime & Publishment Anthology, Volume 2 |
DI Harry Evans Series
Complete4 books (2015β2018)
The DI Harry Evans series is a four-book mystery thriller saga by Graham Smith, beginning with Snatched from Home and concluding with When The Waters Recede. Published between 2015 and 2018, this complete series should be read in publication order to follow detective Harry Evans through his cases. Each installment builds on the previous, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the story's development.
Start with Snatched from Home, the first of 4 books in the DI Harry Evans series.
Start this series with Snatched from Home
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Snatched from Home |
| 2 | I Know Your Secret |
| 3 | No Comment |
| 4 | When The Waters Recede |
Detective Beth YoungBooks Series
Complete3 books (2018β2019)
Graham Smith's Detective Beth Young mystery series consists of three books published between 2018 and 2019 in a complete trilogy. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Silent Dead, followed by A Body in the Lakes, and concluding with Fear in the Lakes. These thrillers follow the investigations of Detective Beth Young as she confronts dark crimes and complex cases throughout the narrative.
Start with The Silent Dead and read in order.
Start this series with The Silent Dead
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Silent Dead |
| 2 | A Body in the Lakes |
| 3 | Fear in the Lakes |
Jake Boulder Series
Complete4 books (2017β2018)
The Jake Boulder series comprises four mystery and thriller novels published between 2017 and 2018. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Kindred Killers and continuing through Watching the Bodies, Die Cold, and Past Echoes. The four-book sequence concludes with Past Echoes.
Start with The Kindred Killers, the first of 4 books in the Jake Boulder series.
Start this series with The Kindred Killers
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Kindred Killers |
| 2 | Watching the Bodies |
| 3 | Die Cold |
| 4 | Past Echoes |
Major Crimes Team Series
Complete2 books (2015β2016)
This two-book mystery thriller series by Graham Smith follows a dedicated investigative team working through complex cases. Published between 2015 and 2016, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Lines of Enquiry followed by Matching the Evidence.
Start with Lines of Enquiry and read in order.
Start this series with Lines of Enquiry
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Lines of Enquiry |
| 2 | Matching the Evidence |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Graham Smith written?
- Graham Smith has written 15 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Graham Smith series?
- Here are the first books in Graham Smith's series: Anthologies: Happily Never After: Crime & Publishment Anthology Volume 1; DI Harry Evans: Snatched from Home; Detective Beth YoungBooks: The Silent Dead; Jake Boulder: The Kindred Killers; Major Crimes Team: Lines of Enquiry.
- What order should I read Graham Smith's books?
- We recommend reading Graham Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Graham Smith's series complete?
- Graham Smith has 5 completed series.

