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Jack Gatland Reading Order

8 series · 61 books

Mystery & Thriller

Jack Gatland is a prolific mystery and thriller author who has written over 50 books across multiple interconnected series since 2020. His work spans from hard-hitting crime fiction featuring detectives like Declan Walsh and Damian Lucas to lighter cozy mysteries centered on characters such as Ellie Reckless and Sebastian Silver. Known for his rapid output and diverse approach to the genre, Gatland crafts page-turning plots that appeal to both serious crime fiction readers and those seeking lighter mystery entertainment.

Damian Lucas Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
The Lionheart Curse
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Detective Inspector Declan Walsh Series

Ongoing

27 books (2020–2026)

Start with Letter From The Dead, the first of 26 books in the Detective Inspector Declan Walsh series.

Start this series with Letter From The Dead

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#Title
1
Letter From The Dead
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2
Liquidate the Profits
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3
A Dinner To Die For
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
A Ritual For the Dying
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Hunter Hunted
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Killing The Music
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Murder Of Angels
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
To Hunt A Magpie
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Whisper For The Reaper
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
A Quiver Of Sorrows
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Behind The Wire
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12
Heavy Is The Crown
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13
Murder By Mistletoe
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14
Stalking The Ripper
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15
Beneath The Bodies
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16
Kill Your Darlings
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Kissing a Killer
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Pretend To Be Dead
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
A Pocket Full of Posies
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cheating My Destiny
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21
Crooked Was His Cane
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22
Harvest For The Reaper
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23
His Dead Man's Hand
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
Stand And Deliver
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25
We Play With Death
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26
Digging Your Grave
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
Tears Of A Clown
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ellie Reckless Crime Thrillers Series

Ongoing

8 books (2022–2027)

Start with Paint The Dead, the first of 6 books in the Ellie Reckless Crime Thrillers series.

Start this series with Paint The Dead

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#Title
1
Paint The Dead
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2
Steal The Gold
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3
Find The Lady
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4
Hunt The Prey
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5
Burn The Debt
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6
Take the King
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7
Save The Fool
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8
Bury The Past
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hunter & Chase Series

Ongoing

2 books (2026–2026)

Start with Field of Stones and read in order.

Start this series with Field of Stones

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#Title
1
Field of Stones
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2
Salt Marsh Bones
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Liam Harper Series

Ongoing

5 books (2025–2027)

Start with Blood Ridge, the first of 4 books in the Liam Harper series.

Start this series with Blood Ridge

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#Title
1
Cover of Blood Ridge
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5

Sebastian Silver Cozy Mysteries Series

Ongoing

5 books (2025–2026)

Start with Silver and the Christmas Caper, the first of 4 books in the Sebastian Silver Cozy Mysteries series.

Start this series with Silver and the Christmas Caper

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#Title
1
Cover of Silver and the Christmas Caper
Silver and the Christmas Caper
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2
Silver and the Sunday Cypher
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3
Silver and the Moonlit Murder
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4
Silver and the Scarlet Letters
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5
Silver and the Wedding Veils
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1
The Boardroom
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tom Marlowe Series

Ongoing

12 books (2022–2026)

Start with Sleeping Soldiers, the first of 12 books in the Tom Marlowe series.

Start this series with Sleeping Soldiers

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#Title
1
Sleeping Soldiers
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2
Counter Attack
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3
Covert Action
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4
Target Locked
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5
6
Rogue Signal
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7
Stealth Strike
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8
Sentry Point
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9
Cover of Shadow Threat
Shadow Threat
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10
Sniper Alley
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Burning Ledgers
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jack Gatland written?
Jack Gatland has written 61 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2020 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Jack Gatland series?
Here are the first books in Jack Gatland's series: Detective Inspector Declan Walsh: Letter From The Dead; Ellie Reckless Crime Thrillers: Paint The Dead; Hunter & Chase: Field of Stones; Liam Harper: Blood Ridge; Sebastian Silver Cozy Mysteries: Silver and the Christmas Caper.
What order should I read Jack Gatland's books?
We recommend reading Jack Gatland's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jack Gatland still writing new books?
Yes, Jack Gatland has 6 ongoing series: Detective Inspector Declan Walsh, Ellie Reckless Crime Thrillers, Hunter & Chase, Liam Harper, Sebastian Silver Cozy Mysteries and 1 more.

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