How many books has James Craig written?

James Craig has written 24 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.

What is the first book in each James Craig series?

Here are the first books in James Craig's series: Inspector Carlyle: London Calling; Max Drescher: A Shot At Salvation.

What order should I read James Craig's books?

We recommend reading James Craig's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is James Craig still writing new books?

Yes, James Craig has 1 ongoing series: Inspector Carlyle.

James Craig Reading Order

2 series · 24 books

Mystery & Thriller

James Craig is a British mystery and thriller author whose Inspector Carlyle series has established him as a distinctive voice in crime fiction. With over two decades of publishing experience and multiple series to his name, Craig crafts intricate plots that engage both devoted mystery readers and thriller enthusiasts. His work spans numerous novels across the Inspector Carlyle and Max Drescher series, showcasing his versatility within the detective and crime genres.

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Inspector Carlyle Series

Ongoing

22 books (2011–2026)

The Inspector Carlyle series is an ongoing mystery and thriller sequence comprising 20 books published between 2011 and 2026. Written by James Craig, the series follows the detective through cases spanning from London Calling through This is Where I Say Goodbye and seven additional titles. Readers should start with London Calling and follow the books in publication order to experience the detective's evolving investigations and character development across the expanding case files.

Start with London Calling, the first of 20 books in the Inspector Carlyle series.

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1	London Calling 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Buckingham Palace Blues 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Never Apologise, Never Explain / Time of Death 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Enemy Within 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Circus / The Criminals We Deserve 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Hand of God 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Then We Die 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	What Dies Inside 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	A Man of Sorrows 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Shoot to Kill 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Nobody's Hero 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Sins of the Fathers 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Acts of Violence 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	All Kinds of Dead 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	This is Where I Say Goodbye 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Dying Days 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Into the Valley 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Circus Games 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Taste of Blood 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Lesson 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Declared Dead 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	I Live by the River 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Max Drescher Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

The Max Drescher series comprises two mystery thrillers published between 2016 and 2017, following a complete two-book arc. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with A Shot At Salvation followed by The Sweetest Morsel, as they form a connected narrative. James Craig's series delivers dark suspense within the mystery and thriller genre.

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