Peter Turnbull Reading Order
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
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 |
Harry Vicary Series
Complete5 books (2010β2016)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Improving the Silence |
| 2 | Deep Cover |
| 3 | The Garden Party |
| 4 | Denial of Murder |
| 5 | In Vino Veritas |
Hennessey & Yellich Series
Complete25 books (1999β2018)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fear of Drowning |
| 2 | Deathtrap |
| 3 | Perils and Dangers |
| 4 | The Return |
| 5 | After the Flood |
| 6 | Dark Secrets |
| 7 | All Roads Leadeth |
| 8 | Treasure Trove |
| 9 | Hopes and Fears |
| 10 | The Dance Master |
| 11 | The Chill Factor |
| 12 | The Legacy |
| 13 | False Knight |
| 14 | Fire Burn |
| 15 | Chelsea Smile |
| 16 | Once a Biker |
| 17 | No Stone Unturned |
| 18 | Turning Point |
| 19 | Informed Consent |
| 20 | Deliver Us from Evil |
| 21 | Aftermath |
| 22 | The Altered Case |
| 23 | Gift Wrapped |
| 24 | A Dreadful Past |
| 25 | Cold Wrath |
Maurice Mundy Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Cold Case |
P Division Series
Complete10 books (1981β1998)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deep and Crisp and Even |
| 2 | Dead Knock |
| 3 | Fair Friday |
| 4 | Big Money |
| 5 | Two Way Cut |
| 6 | Condition Purple |
| 7 | And Did Murder Him |
| 8 | Long Day Monday |
| 9 | The Killing Floor |
| 10 | The Man with No Face |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Man Who Took His Hat Off to the Driver of the Train |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1988β2006)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Claws of the Gryphon |
| 2 | The Justice Game |
| 3 | Embracing Skeletons |
| 4 | Reality Checkpoint |
| 5 | The Trophy Wife |
| 6 | Sweet Humphrey |
Worldwide Library Mystery Series
Complete15 books (1986β2001)
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)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost) |
| 2 | Still Life(By: Miriam Borgenicht) |
| 3 | Seascape with Dead Figures(By: Roy Hart) |
| 4 | Top End(By: Steven L. Thompson) |
| 5 | Yellow Rain(By: Steven Spetz) |
| 6 | Time Lapse(By: Janice Law) |
| 7 | The Killing Floor |
| 8 | Death Of A Healing Woman(By: Allana Martin) |
| 9 | No Birds Sing(By: Jo Bannister) |
| 10 | Prove the Nameless(By: Terence Faherty) |
| 11 | Rain Dance(By: Skye Kathleen Moody) |
| 12 | So Dear To Wicked Men(By: Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou) |
| 13 | The Lazarus Hotel(By: Jo Bannister) |
| 14 | The Lithium Murder(By: Camille Minichino) |
| 15 | 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.

