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Matt Brolly Reading Order

6 series · 24 books

Mystery & Thriller

Matt Brolly is a British crime thriller author who has established himself across multiple detective series since 2015. His prolific output includes the DCI Michael Lambert and Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell investigations, along with four additional series featuring detectives Liam Kilshaw, Kate Swanson, and the duo Lynch and Rose. With over twenty books to his name, Brolly has built a devoted following for his fast-paced mysteries that showcase varied investigative perspectives across the British crime landscape.

DCI Michael Lambert Series

Ongoing

6 books (2015–2025)

Start with Dead Eyed, the first of 6 books in the DCI Michael Lambert series.

Start this series with Dead Eyed

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1
Cover of Dead Eyed
2
Cover of Dead Lucky
3
Cover of Dead Embers
4
Cover of Dead Time
5
Cover of Dead Water
6

DS Liam Kilshaw Series

Ongoing

4 books (2025–2027)

Start with The Lines and read in order.

Start this series with The Lines

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#Title
1
2
Broken Circle
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Replacement
The Replacement
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Echo Chamber
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell Series

Ongoing

8 books (2020–2026)

Start with The Crossing, the first of 7 books in the Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell series.

Start this series with The Crossing

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#Title
1
Cover of The Crossing
The Crossing
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Descent
3
Cover of The Gorge
4
Cover of The Mark
5
Cover of The Pier
6
7
The Solstice
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Correction
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Kate Swanson Mystery Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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1
Cover of Zero

Lynch and Rose Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2023)

Start with The Controller and read in order.

Start this series with The Controller

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1
Cover of The Controller
The Controller
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Railroad
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2018–2024)

Start with The Sleeping Bug(As:) and read in order.

Start this series with The Sleeping Bug(As:)

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#Title
1
The Sleeping Bug(As:)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Running Girls
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Alliance
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Matt Brolly written?
Matt Brolly has written 24 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Matt Brolly series?
Here are the first books in Matt Brolly's series: DCI Michael Lambert: Dead Eyed; DS Liam Kilshaw: The Lines; Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell: The Crossing; Lynch and Rose: The Controller.
What order should I read Matt Brolly's books?
We recommend reading Matt Brolly's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Matt Brolly still writing new books?
Yes, Matt Brolly has 4 ongoing series: DCI Michael Lambert, DS Liam Kilshaw, Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell, Standalone Novels.

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