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Peter Grainger Reading Order

5 series · 25 books

Mystery & Thriller

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.

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
Paris and Other Love Stories(As: Robert Partridge)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

Ongoing

17 books (2013–2026)

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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#Title
1
An Accidental Death
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
But For The Grace
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Luck and Judgement
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Persons of Interest
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
In This Bright Future
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Rags of Time
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Time and Tide
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
A Private Investigation
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
10
On Eden Street
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
12
Missing Pieces
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
14
Another Girl
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
The Camera Man
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
The Late Lord Thorpe
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Some Sort of Justice
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Robert Partridge Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
Paris and Other Love Stories
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2013)

Start with Afon(As: Robert Partridge) and read in order.

Start this series with Afon(As: Robert Partridge)

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#Title
1
Afon(As: Robert Partridge)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Rink(As: Robert Partridge)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Asher(As: Robert Partridge)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Willows and Lane Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2022)

Start with Lane and read in order.

Start this series with Lane

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#Title
1
2
One-Way Tickets
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Frequently 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.

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