Marnie Riches Reading Order
7 series · 14 books
Marnie Riches is an English crime thriller writer whose gritty, atmospheric novels are rooted in her Manchester upbringing and sharpened by her academic training at Cambridge University. Her prolific output includes multiple interconnected detective series featuring protagonists like DS Jackie Cooke and Georgina McKenzie, each bringing their own investigative perspective to complex criminal cases. With over a dozen books published since 2015, Riches has established herself as a distinctive voice in British crime fiction, blending police procedural authenticity with psychological depth.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
Bev Saunders Thriller Series
Likely Complete2 books (2019–2021)
Marnie Riches' Bev Saunders Thriller series comprises two mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2021, with the series appearing to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Tightrope followed by Backlash, as they follow a continuous narrative arc with the same protagonist.
Start with Tightrope and read in order.
Start this series with Tightrope
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Detective Jackie Cooke Series
Likely Complete2 books (2022–2022)
The Detective Jackie Cooke series is a two-book mystery thriller featuring the investigations of protagonist Jackie Cooke. Both novels were published in 2022, with All the Pretty Ones arriving first and The Silent Dead following. The series appears to be complete, and readers should follow publication order to experience the story as intended. Marnie Riches delivers dark, gripping mysteries across these connected entries.
Start with All the Pretty Ones and read in order.
Start this series with All the Pretty Ones
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Georgina McKenzie Series
Likely Complete5 books (2015–2021)
The Georgina McKenzie series by Marnie Riches consists of five mystery and thriller novels following the titular character across five cases. Published between 2015 and 2021, the series appears to be complete. Reading these books in publication order—beginning with The Girl Who Broke the Rules and concluding with The Girl Who Had No Fear—provides the intended narrative progression for this British crime series.
Start with The Girl Who Broke the Rules, the first of 5 books in the Georgina McKenzie series.
Start this series with The Girl Who Broke the Rules
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Manchester Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Manchester is a complete two-book mystery thriller series by Marnie Riches, published between 2017 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Born Bad followed by The Cover Up. Both novels are set in the Manchester area and form a connected narrative that builds across the two installments.
Start with Born Bad and read in order.
Start this series with Born Bad
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
The Gardeners' Club Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Marnie Riches written?
- Marnie Riches has written 14 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Marnie Riches series?
- Here are the first books in Marnie Riches's series: Bev Saunders Thriller: Tightrope; Detective Jackie Cooke: All the Pretty Ones; Georgina McKenzie: The Girl Who Broke the Rules; Manchester: Born Bad.
- What order should I read Marnie Riches's books?
- We recommend reading Marnie Riches's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Marnie Riches's series complete?
- Marnie Riches has 4 completed series.