Quintin Jardine Reading Order
6 series · 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
Ongoing39 books (1993–2026)
Start with Skinner's Rules, the first of 39 books in the Bob Skinner series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Skinner's Rules 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Skinner's Festival 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Skinner's Trail 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Skinner's Round 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Skinner's Ordeal 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Skinner's Mission 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Murmuring the Judges 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Skinner's Ghosts 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Gallery Whispers 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Thursday Legends 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Autographs in the Rain 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Head Shot 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Fallen Gods 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Stay of Execution 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Lethal Intent 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Dead and Buried 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Death's Door 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Aftershock 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Fatal Last Words 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  A Rush of Blood 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Grievous Angel 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Funeral Note 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Pray for the Dying 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | A Hint of Death 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Hour of Darkness 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Last Resort 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Private Investigations 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Game Over 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Skinner's Elves 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  State Secrets 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  A Brush with Death 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Cold Case 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | The Bad Fire 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  The Roots of Evil 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | Deadlock 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | Open Season 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | The Cage 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Secrets and Lies 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  Dead Man’s Tale: the thrilling new crime novel in the acclaimed Bob Skinner series 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Oz Blackstone Series
Complete9 books (1996–2005)
Start with Blackstone's Pursuits / Dangerous Pursuits, the first of 9 books in the Oz Blackstone series.
Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (2016–2018)
Start with Born to Be Wild, the first of 5 books in the Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas series.
Primavera Blackstone Series
Complete5 books (2009–2013)
Start with Blood Red, the first of 5 books in the Primavera Blackstone series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Block 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2010–2014)
Start with Somewhere Over the Rainbow and read in order.
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.