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Quintin Jardine Reading Order

6 series ยท 62 books

Quintin Jardine is a prolific Scottish novelist known for his engaging crime fiction and compelling characters. With a writing career spanning from 1993 to 2026, he has published 62 titles across six series, including the popular Bob Skinner and Oz Blackstone series, as well as standalone works. His storytelling captivates readers with intricate plots and dynamic narratives.

Bob Skinner Series

Ongoing

39 books (1993โ€“2026)

Start with Skinner's Rules, the first of 39 books in the Bob Skinner series.

#Title
1
Cover of Skinner's Rules
Skinner's Rules
2
Cover of Skinner's Festival
Skinner's Festival
3
Cover of Skinner's Trail
Skinner's Trail
4
Cover of Skinner's Round
Skinner's Round
5
Cover of Skinner's Ordeal
Skinner's Ordeal
6
Skinner's Mission
7
Cover of Murmuring the Judges
Murmuring the Judges
8
Cover of Skinner's Ghosts
Skinner's Ghosts
9
Cover of Gallery Whispers
Gallery Whispers
10
Cover of Thursday Legends
Thursday Legends
11
Cover of Autographs in the Rain
Autographs in the Rain
12
13
14
Cover of Stay of Execution
Stay of Execution
15
Cover of Lethal Intent
Lethal Intent
16
Cover of Dead and Buried
Dead and Buried
17
Cover of Death's Door
Death's Door
18
19
Cover of Fatal Last Words
Fatal Last Words
20
Cover of A Rush of Blood
A Rush of Blood
21
Cover of Grievous Angel
Grievous Angel
22
Cover of Funeral Note
Funeral Note
23
Cover of Pray for the Dying
Pray for the Dying
24
A Hint of Death
25
Cover of Hour of Darkness
Hour of Darkness
26
27
Cover of Private Investigations
Private Investigations
28
29
Skinner's Elves
30
Cover of State Secrets
State Secrets
31
Cover of A Brush with Death
A Brush with Death
32
33
The Bad Fire
34
Cover of The Roots of Evil
The Roots of Evil
35
36
37
38
Cover of Secrets and Lies
Secrets and Lies
39
Cover of Dead Manโ€™s Tale: the thrilling new crime novel in the acclaimed Bob Skinner series
Dead Manโ€™s Tale: the thrilling new crime novel in the acclaimed Bob Skinner series

Oz Blackstone Series

Complete

9 books (1996โ€“2005)

Start with Blackstone's Pursuits / Dangerous Pursuits, the first of 9 books in the Oz Blackstone series.

#Title
1
Cover of Blackstone's Pursuits / Dangerous Pursuits
Blackstone's Pursuits / Dangerous Pursuits
2
Cover of A Coffin for Two
A Coffin for Two
3
Cover of Wearing Purple
Wearing Purple
4
Cover of Screen Savers
Screen Savers
5
Cover of On Honeymoon with Death
On Honeymoon with Death
6
Cover of Poisoned Cherries
Poisoned Cherries
7
Cover of Unnatural Justice
Unnatural Justice
8
9
Cover of For the Death of Me
For the Death of Me

Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

5 books (2016โ€“2018)

Start with Born to Be Wild, the first of 5 books in the Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Born to Be Wild
2
The Quasimodo Trunk
3
Cover of Green Bananas and Oz
Green Bananas and Oz
4
5
Cover of Resurrection
Resurrection

Primavera Blackstone Series

Complete

5 books (2009โ€“2013)

Start with Blood Red, the first of 5 books in the Primavera Blackstone series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Inhuman Remains
Inhuman Remains
3
Cover of As Easy as Murder
As Easy as Murder
4
Cover of As Serious As Death
As Serious As Death
5
Cover of Deadly Business
Deadly Business

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011โ€“2011)

#Title
1

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2010โ€“2014)

Start with Somewhere Over the Rainbow and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
2
3
Cover of Mathew's Tale
Mathew's Tale

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Quintin Jardine written?
Quintin Jardine has written 62 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Quintin Jardine series?
Here are the first books in Quintin Jardine's series: Bob Skinner: Skinner's Rules; Oz Blackstone: Blackstone's Pursuits / Dangerous Pursuits; Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas: Born to Be Wild; Primavera Blackstone: Blood Red.
What order should I read Quintin Jardine's books?
We recommend reading Quintin Jardine's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Quintin Jardine still writing new books?
Yes, Quintin Jardine has 1 ongoing series: Bob Skinner.

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