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Peter Turnbull Reading Order

8 series · 64 books · Born 1950

Mystery & Thriller

Peter Turnbull is a British mystery writer who produced over 60 detective novels spanning multiple series from the early 1980s through 2018. His work centers on procedural crime fiction set in Yorkshire and beyond, with recurring characters including detectives Hennessey and Yellich, Harry Vicary, and Maurice Mundy navigating complex murder investigations. Turnbull's prolific output across eight distinct series showcases a methodical approach to the mystery genre, drawing on his academic background to craft intricate plots grounded in police procedure and forensic detail.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Harry Vicary Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2016)

Start with Improving the Silence, the first of 5 books in the Harry Vicary series.

Start this series with Improving the Silence

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Improving the Silence
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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The Garden Party
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Denial of Murder
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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In Vino Veritas
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hennessey & Yellich Series

Complete

25 books (1999–2018)

Start with Fear of Drowning, the first of 25 books in the Hennessey & Yellich series.

Start this series with Fear of Drowning

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1
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Fear of Drowning
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Perils and Dangers
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Return
5
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After the Flood
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Dark Secrets
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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All Roads Leadeth
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Treasure Trove
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Hopes and Fears
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Dance Master
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Chill Factor
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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13
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False Knight
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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15
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Chelsea Smile
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Once a Biker
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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No Stone Unturned
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Turning Point
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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Informed Consent
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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Deliver Us from Evil
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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22
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The Altered Case
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
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Gift Wrapped
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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A Dreadful Past
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
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Maurice Mundy Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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1
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P Division Series

Complete

10 books (1981–1998)

Start with Deep and Crisp and Even, the first of 10 books in the P Division series.

Start this series with Deep and Crisp and Even

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1
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Deep and Crisp and Even
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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4
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5
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6
Condition Purple
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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And Did Murder Him
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Long Day Monday
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Killing Floor
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Man with No Face
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1
The Man Who Took His Hat Off to the Driver of the Train
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (1988–2006)

Start with The Claws of the Gryphon, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Claws of the Gryphon

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1
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The Claws of the Gryphon
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Justice Game
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Embracing Skeletons
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Reality Checkpoint
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Trophy Wife
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Sweet Humphrey
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Worldwide Library Mystery Series

Complete

15 books (1986–2001)

Start with Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost), the first of 15 books in the Worldwide Library Mystery series.

Start this series with Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost)

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1
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Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost)
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Still Life(By: Miriam Borgenicht)
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Seascape with Dead Figures(By: Roy Hart)
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Top End(By: Steven L. Thompson)
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Yellow Rain(By: Steven Spetz)
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Time Lapse(By: Janice Law)
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Killing Floor
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Death Of A Healing Woman(By: Allana Martin)
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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No Birds Sing(By: Jo Bannister)
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Prove the Nameless(By: Terence Faherty)
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Rain Dance(By: Skye Kathleen Moody)
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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So Dear To Wicked Men(By: Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou)
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Lazarus Hotel(By: Jo Bannister)
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Lithium Murder(By: Camille Minichino)
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Rosewood's Ashes(By: Aileen Schumacher)
Rosewood's Ashes(By: Aileen Schumacher)
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Peter Turnbull written?
Peter Turnbull has written 64 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2018.
What is the first book in each Peter Turnbull series?
Here are the first books in Peter Turnbull's series: Harry Vicary: Improving the Silence; Hennessey & Yellich: Fear of Drowning; P Division: Deep and Crisp and Even; Worldwide Library Mystery: Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost).
What order should I read Peter Turnbull's books?
We recommend reading Peter Turnbull's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Peter Turnbull's series complete?
Peter Turnbull has 8 completed series.

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