Reading Order List — Book Series Reading Order Guide

Matt Brolly Reading Order

6 series · 22 books

Mystery & Thriller

Matt Brolly is a British crime thriller writer whose engaging stories feature strong detectives navigating complex cases. With a body of work that includes 22 titles across 6 series—highlighting characters such as DCI Michael Lambert and Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell—Brolly has captivated readers since 2015. His skillful storytelling has earned him recognition as an Amazon bestselling author.

DCI Michael Lambert Series

Ongoing

6 books (2015–2025)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Dead Eyed
Dead Eyed
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Dead Lucky
Dead Lucky
2016Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Dead Embers
Dead Embers
2017Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Dead Time
Dead Time
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Dead Water
Dead Water
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
Dead End
2025Buy 🇺🇸

DS Liam Kilshaw Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Start with The Lines and read in order.

#Title
1
The Lines
2025Buy 🇺🇸
2
Broken Circle
2026Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Replacement
The Replacement
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell Series

Ongoing

7 books (2020–2024)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Crossing
The Crossing
2020Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Descent
The Descent
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Gorge
The Gorge
2021Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Mark
The Mark
2021Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Pier
The Pier
2022Buy 🇺🇸
6
The Bridge
2023Buy 🇺🇸
7
The Solstice
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Detective Kate Swanson Mystery Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Cover of Zero
Zero
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Lynch and Rose Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2023)

Start with The Controller and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Controller
The Controller
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Railroad
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2018–2024)

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Matt Brolly written?
Matt Brolly has written 22 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
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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