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Mike M.W. Craven

Mike M.W. Craven Reading Order

6 series · 20 books · Born 1968

Mystery & Thriller

Mike M.W. Craven is a British crime writer whose gritty mysteries draw from his extensive background in criminal justice and law enforcement. His prolific output includes the Washington Poe series and the DI Avison Fluke investigations, among other crime thrillers that blend procedural authenticity with complex plotting. Since 2015, Craven has published seventeen books that showcase his talent for creating compelling detectives and intricate cases rooted in realistic police work and social systems.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

3 books (2020–2025)

Start with Afraid of the Shadows and read in order.

Start this series with Criminal Shorts

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Criminal Shorts
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Afraid of the Shadows
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Birds, Strangers and Psychos
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ben Koenig Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2024)

Start with Fearless and read in order.

Start this series with Fearless

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2
Nobody's Hero
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DI Avison Fluke Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2020)

Start with Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everything and read in order.

Start this series with Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everything

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Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everything
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Born in a Burial Gown
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Body Breaker
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

James Bond and the Secret Agent Academy Series

Complete

1 book (2027–2027)

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James Bond and the Secret Agent Academy
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Once in a Red Moon and read in order.

Start this series with Once in a Red Moon

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Once in a Red Moon
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Cutting Season
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Washington Poe Series

Ongoing

9 books (2018–2026)

Start with The Puppet Show, the first of 8 books in the Washington Poe series.

Start this series with The Puppet Show

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The Puppet Show
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Black Summer
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
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5
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6
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The Botanist
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Mercy Chair
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Final Vow
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The Killer's Mark
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mike M.W. Craven written?
Mike M.W. Craven has written 20 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Mike M.W. Craven series?
Here are the first books in Mike M.W. Craven's series: Anthologies: Criminal Shorts; Ben Koenig: Fearless; DI Avison Fluke: Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everything; Short Stories/Novellas: Once in a Red Moon; Washington Poe: The Puppet Show.
What order should I read Mike M.W. Craven's books?
We recommend reading Mike M.W. Craven's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mike M.W. Craven still writing new books?
Yes, Mike M.W. Craven has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Ben Koenig, Washington Poe.

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