Nick Oldham Reading Order
5 series Β· 40 books
Nick Oldham is a prolific British crime writer who has crafted nearly four decades of mystery and thriller novels since his debut in 1996. His work spans multiple interconnected series featuring detectives Henry Christie and Jessica Raker, as well as the Steve Flynn character, alongside standalone mysteries and short story anthologies. Known for intricate plots and procedural depth, Oldham has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary British crime fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sherlock Holmes's School for Detection |
Henry Christie Series
Likely Complete31 books (1996β2023)
This 31-book mystery and thriller series follows detective Henry Christie across three decades of cases. Published between 1996 and 2023, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Time For Justice and continuing through the complete canon. The novels chronicle Christie's career through evolving criminal investigations, with titles like Nightmare City, One Dead Witness, and Critical Threat representing key entries in the arc. While the series appears to have concluded, the extensive publication history suggests a richly developed protagonist whose story unfolds systematically from first book to last.
Start with A Time For Justice, the first of 31 books in the Henry Christie series.
Start this series with A Time For Justice
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Time For Justice |
| 2 | Nightmare City |
| 3 | One Dead Witness |
| 4 | The Last Big Job |
| 5 | Backlash |
| 6 | Substantial Threat |
| 7 | Dead Heat |
| 8 | Big City Jacks |
| 9 | Psycho Alley |
| 10 | Critical Threat |
| 11 | Screen of Deceit |
| 12 | Crunch Time |
| 13 | The Nothing Job |
| 14 | Seizure |
| 15 | Facing Justice |
| 16 | Hidden Witness |
| 17 | Fighting for the Dead |
| 18 | Instinct |
| 19 | Bad Tidings |
| 20 | Judgement Call |
| 21 | Low Profile |
| 22 | Edge |
| 23 | Unforgiving |
| 24 | Bad Blood |
| 25 | Bad Cops |
| 26 | Bad Timing |
| 27 | Wildfire |
| 28 | Scarred |
| 29 | Demolition |
| 30 | Transfusion |
| 31 | Death Ride |
Jessica Raker Series
Ongoing3 books (2024β2026)
Nick Oldham's Jessica Raker series is an ongoing mystery thriller featuring two books published in 2024 and 2025, with a third installment announced. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Death At Dead Man's Stake followed by Death on Wolf Fell and Death at the Castle Gates. These standalone yet connected mysteries showcase Oldham's skill in the thriller genre and are best experienced sequentially to follow character development across cases.
Start with Death At Dead Man's Stake and read in order.
Start this series with Death At Dead Man's Stake
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death At Dead Man's Stake |
| 2 | Death on Wolf Fell |
| 3 | Death at the Castle Gates |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2013β2014)
Nick Oldham's two-book thriller series, published between 2013 and 2014, consists of Vendetta and We Still Kill the Old Way. These complete standalone novels should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the author's mystery and thriller craftsmanship. The series is finished with no additional entries planned.
Start with Vendetta and read in order.
Start this series with Vendetta
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vendetta |
| 2 | We Still Kill the Old Way |
Steve Flynn Series
Complete3 books (2016β2017)
Nick Oldham's Steve Flynn trilogy consists of three mystery thrillers published between 2016 and 2017. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ambush, followed by Onslaught, and concluding with Headhunter. This concluded series is best experienced as a continuous narrative from start to finish.
Start with Ambush and read in order.
Start this series with Ambush
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambush |
| 2 | Onslaught |
| 3 | Headhunter |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Nick Oldham written?
- Nick Oldham has written 40 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Nick Oldham series?
- Here are the first books in Nick Oldham's series: Henry Christie: A Time For Justice; Jessica Raker: Death At Dead Man's Stake; Steve Flynn: Ambush.
- What order should I read Nick Oldham's books?
- We recommend reading Nick Oldham's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Nick Oldham still writing new books?
- Yes, Nick Oldham has 1 ongoing series: Jessica Raker.

