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Quintin Jardine Reading Order

6 series · 62 books

Mystery & Thriller

Quintin Jardine is a Scottish crime fiction writer known for crafting interconnected detective series set against contemporary backdrops. His work spans multiple protagonists across the Bob Skinner police procedurals, the Oz Blackstone investigative thrillers, and stories centered on Primavera Blackstone, with over sixty novels and novellas published since the early 1990s. His crime fiction blends procedural authenticity with character-driven narratives that explore moral complexity alongside fast-paced mystery plots.

Bob Skinner Series

Ongoing

39 books (1993–2026)

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

Start this series with Skinner's Rules

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Cover of Skinner's Rules
Skinner's Rules
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Skinner's Festival
Skinner's Festival
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Skinner's Trail
Skinner's Trail
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Skinner's Round
Skinner's Round
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Skinner's Ordeal
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Skinner's Mission
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Murmuring the Judges
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Skinner's Ghosts
Skinner's Ghosts
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Gallery Whispers
Gallery Whispers
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Thursday Legends
Thursday Legends
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Autographs in the Rain
Autographs in the Rain
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Head Shot
13
Cover of Fallen Gods
14
Cover of Stay of Execution
Stay of Execution
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Lethal Intent
Lethal Intent
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of Dead and Buried
Dead and Buried
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Cover of Death's Door
Death's Door
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of Aftershock
19
Cover of Fatal Last Words
Fatal Last Words
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of A Rush of Blood
A Rush of Blood
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Cover of Grievous Angel
Grievous Angel
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Cover of Funeral Note
Funeral Note
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
Cover of Pray for the Dying
Pray for the Dying
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
A Hint of Death
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Cover of Hour of Darkness
Hour of Darkness
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Cover of Last Resort
27
Cover of Private Investigations
Private Investigations
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
Cover of Game Over
29
Skinner's Elves
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30
Cover of State Secrets
State Secrets
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31
Cover of A Brush with Death
A Brush with Death
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32
Cover of Cold Case
33
The Bad Fire
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34
Cover of The Roots of Evil
The Roots of Evil
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Cover of Secrets and Lies
Secrets and Lies
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39
Cover of Dead Man’s Tale: the thrilling new crime novel in the acclaimed Bob Skinner series
Dead Man’s Tale: the thrilling new crime novel in the acclaimed Bob Skinner series
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Oz Blackstone Series

Complete

9 books (1996–2005)

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

Start this series with Blackstone's Pursuits / Dangerous Pursuits

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Blackstone's Pursuits / Dangerous Pursuits
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Coffin for Two
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Wearing Purple
Wearing Purple
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Screen Savers
Screen Savers
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of On Honeymoon with Death
On Honeymoon with Death
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Poisoned Cherries
Poisoned Cherries
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Unnatural Justice
Unnatural Justice
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Alarm Call
9
Cover of For the Death of Me
For the Death of Me
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

5 books (2016–2018)

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

Start this series with Born to Be Wild

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Born to Be Wild
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Quasimodo Trunk
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Green Bananas and Oz
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
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Resurrection
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Primavera Blackstone Series

Complete

5 books (2009–2013)

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

Start this series with Blood Red

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1
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2
Cover of Inhuman Remains
Inhuman Remains
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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As Easy as Murder
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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As Serious As Death
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Deadly Business
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2014)

Start with Somewhere Over the Rainbow and read in order.

Start this series with Somewhere Over the Rainbow

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1
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Loner
3
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Mathew's Tale
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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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