Peter Grainger Reading Order
5 series · 25 books
Peter Grainger is an English mystery and thriller writer with deep roots in literary education, having taught English literature for two decades before pursuing fiction full-time. His prolific output spans five interconnected series and standalone novels, featuring detectives like DC Smith and Robert Partridge navigating complex crimes across atmospheric settings. With over twenty-five books published since 2012, Grainger has built a dedicated following among readers who appreciate character-driven procedurals grounded in authentic detail and narrative depth.
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Collections Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series
Ongoing17 books (2013–2026)
The DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation series by Peter Grainger consists of 17 mystery and thriller novels published between 2013 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with An Accidental Death and continuing through titles including But For The Grace, Luck and Judgement, Persons of Interest, and others through The Camera Man and beyond. The series follows detective DC Smith as he investigates crimes in the Kings Lake area across interconnected cases that build throughout the sequence.
Start with An Accidental Death, the first of 17 books in the DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation series.
Start this series with An Accidental Death
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Robert Partridge Collections Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2012–2013)
Peter Grainger's three-book mystery and thriller collection, published between 2012 and 2013, consists of standalone novels that can be enjoyed independently. The complete series, featuring Afon, The Rink, and Asher—all written under the pen name Robert Partridge—is best experienced in publication order. Each novel is a self-contained mystery and thriller that does not require reading previous entries to understand.
Start with Afon(As: Robert Partridge) and read in order.
Start this series with Afon(As: Robert Partridge)
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Likely Complete3 books (2017–2022)
Peter Grainger's Willows and Lane series comprises three mystery and thriller novels published between 2017 and 2022. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lane, followed by One-Way Tickets and Arcadia. The series appears to be complete, though new releases remain possible.
Start with Lane and read in order.
Start this series with Lane
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter Grainger written?
- Peter Grainger has written 25 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Peter Grainger series?
- Here are the first books in Peter Grainger's series: DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation: An Accidental Death; Willows and Lane: Lane.
- What order should I read Peter Grainger's books?
- We recommend reading Peter Grainger's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Peter Grainger still writing new books?
- Yes, Peter Grainger has 1 ongoing series: DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation.