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Howard Linskey Reading Order

6 series Β· 16 books

Howard Linskey is a British author celebrated for his engaging crime fiction, particularly the David Blake series. With a prolific output of 16 books spanning 6 series, he also explores themes in his works featuring DC Ian Bradshaw, the William Shakespeare Mysteries, and various standalone and non-fiction titles. Active between 2011 and 2026, Linskey's novels are often set in the vibrant landscapes of northeast England.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
Cover of True Brit Grit
True Brit Grit

DC Ian Bradshaw Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2018)

Start with No Name Lane, the first of 4 books in the DC Ian Bradshaw series.

#Title
1
Cover of No Name Lane
No Name Lane
2
Cover of Behind Dead Eyes
Behind Dead Eyes
3
Cover of The Search
The Search
4
Cover of The Chosen Ones
The Chosen Ones

David Blake Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

Start with The Drop and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Damage
The Damage
3

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
Cover of The Little Book of Pintfulness
The Little Book of Pintfulness

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2018–2022)

Start with Hunting the Hangman, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Hunting the Hangman
Hunting the Hangman
2
Cover of Alice Teale is Missing
Alice Teale is Missing
3
Cover of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Ungentlemanly Warfare
4
Cover of Don't Let Him In
Don't Let Him In
5
The Inheritance

William Shakespeare Mysteries Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with A Serpent in the Garden and read in order.

#Title
1
A Serpent in the Garden
2
Muse of Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Howard Linskey written?
Howard Linskey has written 16 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Howard Linskey series?
Here are the first books in Howard Linskey's series: DC Ian Bradshaw: No Name Lane; David Blake: The Drop; William Shakespeare Mysteries: A Serpent in the Garden.
What order should I read Howard Linskey's books?
We recommend reading Howard Linskey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Howard Linskey still writing new books?
Yes, Howard Linskey has 1 ongoing series: William Shakespeare Mysteries.

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