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Mark Billingham Reading Order

7 series · 44 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Mark Billingham is a British author, actor, and television writer who has built a career spanning both entertainment and crime fiction. He is best known for his Tom Thorne detective series, a collection of crime novels that showcase his talent for crafting compelling mysteries and psychological thrillers. With over 40 books published since 1998, Billingham has also contributed short stories, non-fiction works, and standalone novels to the mystery and thriller genres.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

10 books (2004–2024)

Start with Like a Charm, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Like a Charm

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Like a Charm
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Criminal Tendencies
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Sounds Of Crime
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Killer Cookbook
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Inherit the Dead
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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OxCrimes: 27 Killer Stories from the Cream of Crimewriters
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Crime Writers: A Decade of Crime
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Brutal & Strange
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Miller Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2026)

Start with The Last Dance and read in order.

Start this series with The Last Dance

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The Last Dance
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Wrong Hands
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Shadow Step
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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Great Lost Albums(With: David Quantick,Martyn Waites,Stav Sherez)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1
Dancing Towards the Blade and Other Stories
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

6 books (1998–2021)

Start with Knight School, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Knight School

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Knight School
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Rush of Blood
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Die of Shame
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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Tom Thorne Series

Ongoing

20 books (2001–2025)

Start with Scaredy Cat, the first of 20 books in the Tom Thorne series.

Start this series with Scaredy Cat

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2
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3
4
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The Burning Girl
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
7
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Death Message
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
From The Dead
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Good as Dead / The Demands
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Dying Hours
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Thorne at Christmas
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Bones Beneath
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Time of Death
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Love Like Blood
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Killing Habit
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Their Little Secret
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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19
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The Murder Book
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
What the Night Brings
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Triskellion Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2010)

Start with Triskellion and read in order.

Start this series with Triskellion

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2
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3
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The Gathering
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mark Billingham written?
Mark Billingham has written 44 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Mark Billingham series?
Here are the first books in Mark Billingham's series: Anthologies: Like a Charm; Detective Miller: The Last Dance; Tom Thorne: Scaredy Cat; Triskellion: Triskellion.
What order should I read Mark Billingham's books?
We recommend reading Mark Billingham's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mark Billingham still writing new books?
Yes, Mark Billingham has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Detective Miller, Tom Thorne.

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