Paul Finch Reading Order
16 series · 378 books
Paul Finch is a prolific English writer whose career spans television scriptwriting and fiction, with early work on the British police drama The Bill and children's animated programs. He has become a major figure in horror and crime fiction, best known for his DS Heckenburg series of police procedurals and his atmospheric Dark Winter Tales collection. Across multiple genres including fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction, Finch has authored over 370 works that showcase his versatility as both a screenwriter and novelist.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing34 books (2001–2025)
Start with Urban Gothic: Lacuna and Other Trips, the first of 33 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Urban Gothic: Lacuna and Other Trips
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DS Heckenburg Series
Ongoing11 books (2013–2025)
Start with Sacrifice, the first of 11 books in the DS Heckenburg series.
Start this series with Sacrifice
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Dark Skies Series
Complete4 books (2027–2027)
Start this series with Dark Skies
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleDark Winter Tales Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete7 books (2016–2016)
Start with Children Don’t Play Here Anymore, the first of 7 books in the Dark Winter Tales Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Children Don’t Play Here Anymore
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleDoctor Who Novelizations Series
Ongoing174 books (1964–2026)
Start with Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker), the first of 174 books in the Doctor Who Novelizations series.
Start this series with Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker)
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Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures Series
Likely Complete36 books (2010–2022)
Start with Apollo 23(By: Justin Richards), the first of 36 books in the Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures series.
Start this series with Apollo 23(By: Justin Richards)
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Doctor Who: The Lost Stories Series
Likely Complete23 books (1989–2023)
Start with The Ultimate Evil(By: Wally K. Daly), the first of 23 books in the Doctor Who: The Lost Stories series.
Start this series with The Ultimate Evil(By: Wally K. Daly)
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Lucy Clayburn Series
Complete3 books (2016–2019)
Start with Strangers and read in order.
Start this series with Strangers
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Malory's Knights of Albion Series
Complete3 books (2011–2012)
Start with The Black Chalice(By: Steven Savile) and read in order.
Start this series with The Black Chalice(By: Steven Savile)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing8 books (2003–2024)
Start with Cape Wrath, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Cape Wrath
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete17 books (2000–2020)
Start with The Shadows Beneath, the first of 17 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with The Shadows Beneath
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2006–2026)
Start with One Eye Open, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with One Eye Open
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Terror Tales Series
Complete12 books
Start with Terror Tales of the Lake District(By: Anna Taborska), the first of 11 books in the Terror Tales series.
Start this series with Terror Tales of the Ocean
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The Black Books of Horror Series
Complete6 books (2007–2013)
Start with The Black Book of Horror, the first of 6 books in the The Black Books of Horror series.
Start this series with The Black Book of Horror
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.
Start this series with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
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Tomes of the Dead Series
Complete18 books (2006–2017)
Start with Death Hulk(By: Matthew Sprange), the first of 16 books in the Tomes of the Dead series.
Start this series with Death Hulk(By: Matthew Sprange)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Paul Finch written?
- Paul Finch has written 378 books across 16 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Paul Finch series?
- Here are the first books in Paul Finch's series: Anthologies: Urban Gothic: Lacuna and Other Trips; DS Heckenburg: Sacrifice; Dark Skies: Dark Skies; Dark Winter Tales Short Stories/Novellas: Children Don’t Play Here Anymore; Doctor Who Novelizations: Doctor Who and the Daleks / Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks(By: David Whitaker).
- What order should I read Paul Finch's books?
- We recommend reading Paul Finch's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Paul Finch still writing new books?
- Yes, Paul Finch has 6 ongoing series: Anthologies, DS Heckenburg, Doctor Who Novelizations, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels and 1 more.