Paul Cleave Reading Order
3 series · 14 books
Paul Cleave is a New Zealand-based crime writer who has crafted fourteen dark and psychologically complex novels since 2006. Known for his gritty mystery thrillers, Cleave explores the minds of criminals and investigators through standalone works and his acclaimed series featuring protagonist Theodore Tate and a morally ambiguous cleaner character. His work combines procedural tension with deep character study, appealing to readers who appreciate crime fiction with psychological depth.
Cleaner Series
Complete2 books (2006–2013)
Start with The Cleaner and read in order.
Start this series with The Cleaner
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (2007–2023)
Start with The Killing Hour, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Killing Hour
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Theodore Tate Series
Complete3 books (2008–2012)
Start with Cemetery Lake and read in order.
Start this series with Cemetery Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Paul Cleave written?
- Paul Cleave has written 14 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Paul Cleave series?
- Here are the first books in Paul Cleave's series: Cleaner: The Cleaner; Theodore Tate: Cemetery Lake.
- What order should I read Paul Cleave's books?
- We recommend reading Paul Cleave's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Paul Cleave's series complete?
- Paul Cleave has 2 completed series.