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8 series Β· 64 books Β· Born 1950

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.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8

Harry Vicary Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2016)

The Harry Vicary series consists of five mystery thrillers by Peter Turnbull, published between 2010 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Improving the Silence and continuing through Deep Cover, The Garden Party, Denial of Murder, and In Vino Veritas. This concluded series follows detective Harry Vicary as he investigates crimes in Glasgow.

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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Hennessey & Yellich Series

Complete

25 books (1999–2018)

The Hennessey & Yellich series is a complete mystery and thriller collection comprising 25 books published between 1999 and 2018. This detective series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fear of Drowning and continuing through entries like Deathtrap, Perils and Dangers, The Return, and concluding with the final installment. The series offers a substantial body of crime fiction spanning nearly two decades of interconnected cases and character development.

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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Maurice Mundy Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

P Division Series

Complete

10 books (1981–1998)

The P Division series comprises ten detective mysteries by Peter Turnbull, published between 1981 and 1998. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Deep and Crisp and Even and concluding with The Man with No Face. The books follow investigations within a Scottish police division, with each novel presenting distinct cases and mysteries that span the full run of the series.

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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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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The Man Who Took His Hat Off to the Driver of the Train

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (1988–2006)

Peter Turnbull's mystery and thriller novels span from 1988 to 2006 across six standalone entries, best experienced in publication order beginning with The Claws of the Gryphon. The series comprises The Claws of the Gryphon, The Justice Game, Embracing Skeletons, Reality Checkpoint, The Trophy Wife, and Sweet Humphrey. Though each novel functions independently, reading them in the order they were published provides the optimal experience of Turnbull's evolving approach to the mystery and thriller genres. The complete series concluded in 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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Worldwide Library Mystery Series

Complete

15 books (1986–2001)

The Worldwide Library Mystery series is a collection of 15 complete mystery and thriller novels published between 1986 and 2001. Each book features a different author, including Hugh Pentecost, Jo Bannister, Camille Minichino, and others, contributing standalone mysteries to the shared series. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Nightmare Time and concluding with Rosewood's Ashes.

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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Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost)
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Cover of Still Life(By: Miriam Borgenicht)
Still Life(By: Miriam Borgenicht)
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Seascape with Dead Figures(By: Roy Hart)
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Top End(By: Steven L. Thompson)
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Yellow Rain(By: Steven Spetz)
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Cover of Time Lapse(By: Janice Law)
Time Lapse(By: Janice Law)
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Cover of Death Of A Healing Woman(By: Allana Martin)
Death Of A Healing Woman(By: Allana Martin)
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Cover of No Birds Sing(By: Jo Bannister)
No Birds Sing(By: Jo Bannister)
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Cover of Prove the Nameless(By: Terence Faherty)
Prove the Nameless(By: Terence Faherty)
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Rain Dance(By: Skye Kathleen Moody)
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Cover of So Dear To Wicked Men(By: Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou)
So Dear To Wicked Men(By: Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou)
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Cover of The Lazarus Hotel(By: Jo Bannister)
The Lazarus Hotel(By: Jo Bannister)
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Cover of The Lithium Murder(By: Camille Minichino)
The Lithium Murder(By: Camille Minichino)
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Cover of Rosewood's Ashes(By: Aileen Schumacher)
Rosewood's Ashes(By: Aileen Schumacher)

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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