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Helen H. Durrant Reading Order

9 series · 33 books

Mystery & Thriller

Helen H. Durrant is a British crime writer who specializes in contemporary detective mysteries set across the Pennine region where she has long resided. Her works blend the industrial landscapes and rural communities of northern England into compelling crime narratives, featuring multiple detective series that include the popular Calladine & Bayliss partnership alongside investigations led by DCI Rachel King, DI Greco, and other protagonists. With over thirty books published across eight interconnected series, Durrant has established herself as a prolific voice in UK crime fiction since 2015.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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Joffe Books Murder Mystery & Suspense Short Story Collection
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Calladine & Bayliss Series

Likely Complete

12 books (2015–2022)

Start with Dead List, the first of 12 books in the Calladine & Bayliss series.

Start this series with Dead List

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Cover of Dead List
2
Cover of Dead Silent
3
Cover of Dead Wrong / Handy Man
Dead Wrong / Handy Man
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4
Cover of Dead & Buried
Dead & Buried
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Dead Lost
6
Cover of Dead Nasty
7
Cover of Dead Jealous
Dead Jealous
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Dead Bad
9
Cover of Dead Guilty
10
11
12

DCI Rachel King Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2019–2023)

Start with Next Victim, the first of 6 books in the DCI Rachel King series.

Start this series with Next Victim

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Cover of Next Victim
2
Cover of Two Victims
3
Cover of Wrong Victim
Wrong Victim
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Forgotten Victim
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
6

DI Greco Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2018)

Start with Dark Murder, the first of 4 books in the DI Greco series.

Start this series with Dark Murder

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Cover of Dark Murder
2
Cover of Dark Houses
3
Cover of Dark Trade
4
Cover of Dark Angel

DI Matt Brindle Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with His Third Victim and read in order.

Start this series with His Third Victim

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His Third Victim
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Other Victim
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DS Hedley Sharpe Mysteries Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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1
Dig Two Graves
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Alice Rossi Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with The Ash Lake Murders and read in order.

Start this series with The Ash Lake Murders

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The Ash Lake Murders
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2
The Ravenswood Murders
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detectives Lennox & Wilde Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2023)

Start with The Guilty Man and read in order.

Start this series with The Guilty Man

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The Guilty Man
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2
The Faceless Man
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3
Cover of The Wrong Woman
The Wrong Woman
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with The Funeral and read in order.

Start this series with The Funeral

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Helen H. Durrant written?
Helen H. Durrant has written 33 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Helen H. Durrant series?
Here are the first books in Helen H. Durrant's series: Calladine & Bayliss: Dead List; DCI Rachel King: Next Victim; DI Greco: Dark Murder; DI Matt Brindle: His Third Victim; Detective Alice Rossi: The Ash Lake Murders.
What order should I read Helen H. Durrant's books?
We recommend reading Helen H. Durrant's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Helen H. Durrant still writing new books?
Yes, Helen H. Durrant has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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