Peter Turnbull Reading Order
8 series · 64 books · Born 1950
Peter Turnbull was a prolific English author known for his captivating mysteries and crime fiction. With a remarkable portfolio of 64 books spanning eight series, including the well-regarded Harry Vicary and Hennessey & Yellich, he entertained readers from 1981 to 2018. Notable for his engaging storytelling, his body of work also features standalone novels and series like Maurice Mundy and P Division.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Harry Vicary Series
Complete5 books (2010–2016)
Start with Improving the Silence, the first of 5 books in the Harry Vicary series.
Hennessey & Yellich Series
Complete25 books (1999–2018)
Start with Fear of Drowning, the first of 25 books in the Hennessey & Yellich series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Fear of Drowning 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Deathtrap 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Perils and Dangers 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Return 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  After the Flood 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dark Secrets 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  All Roads Leadeth 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Treasure Trove 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Hopes and Fears 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Dance Master 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Chill Factor 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Legacy 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  False Knight 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Fire Burn 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Chelsea Smile 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Once a Biker 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  No Stone Unturned 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Turning Point 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Informed Consent 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Deliver Us from Evil 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Aftermath 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Altered Case 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Gift Wrapped 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  A Dreadful Past 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Cold Wrath 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Maurice Mundy Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Cold Case 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
P Division Series
Complete10 books (1981–1998)
Start with Deep and Crisp and Even, the first of 10 books in the P Division series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Man Who Took His Hat Off to the Driver of the Train 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1988–2006)
Start with The Claws of the Gryphon, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Worldwide Library Mystery Series
Complete15 books (1986–2001)
Start with Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost), the first of 15 books in the Worldwide Library Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Nightmare Time(By: Hugh Pentecost) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Still Life(By: Miriam Borgenicht) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Seascape with Dead Figures(By: Roy Hart) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Top End(By: Steven L. Thompson) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Yellow Rain(By: Steven Spetz) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Time Lapse(By: Janice Law) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Killing Floor 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Death Of A Healing Woman(By: Allana Martin) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  No Birds Sing(By: Jo Bannister) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Prove the Nameless(By: Terence Faherty) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Rain Dance(By: Skye Kathleen Moody) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  So Dear To Wicked Men(By: Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Lazarus Hotel(By: Jo Bannister) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Lithium Murder(By: Camille Minichino) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Rosewood's Ashes(By: Aileen Schumacher) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.