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Rachel Amphlett Reading Order

9 series · 62 books

Mystery & Thriller

Rachel Amphlett is a British crime writer specializing in contemporary detective and spy thrillers with multiple interconnected series. Her prolific output includes the Detective Kay Hunter series alongside several other recurring investigative characters like Dan Taylor and Detective Mark Turpin, spanning over sixty books since 2011. Drawing from her varied background in entertainment and media production, Amphlett crafts intricate mysteries that blend procedural detail with compelling character arcs.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

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Case FIles Pocket Sized Mysteries Series

Ongoing

20 books (2020–2025)

Start with Blood on Snow, the first of 20 books in the Case FIles Pocket Sized Mysteries series.

Start this series with Blood on Snow

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Blood on Snow
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Nowhere to Run
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Beachcomber
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Reckoning
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5
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A Dirty Business
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6
A Grave Mistake
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7
A Pain in the Neck
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8
All Night Long
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Something in the Air
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10
Special Delivery
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11
The Last Days of Tony MacBride
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12
The Last Super
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13
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The Man Cave
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14
The Moment Before
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15
A Burning Question
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16
Devil of a Favor
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17
Six Underground
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18
The Back Nine
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The Protégé
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dan Taylor Series

Complete

5 books (2011–2016)

Start with White Gold, the first of 5 books in the Dan Taylor series.

Start this series with White Gold

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2
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3
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Three Lives Down
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Behind the Wire
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Legacy Device
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Kay Hunter Series

Ongoing

18 books (2016–2026)

Start with Scared to Death, the first of 18 books in the Detective Kay Hunter series.

Start this series with Scared to Death

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1
Scared to Death
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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One to Watch
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Will to Live
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Call to Arms
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Gone to Ground
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7
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Bridge to Burn
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Cradle to Grave
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Blood on Snow
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Nowhere to Run
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11
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Turn to Dust
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12
A Darker Place
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13
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A Lethal Deception
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14
The Dying Season
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15
A Burning Question
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16
A Deadly Promise
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17
A Fatal Silence
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18
What Evil Hides
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Mark Turpin Series

Ongoing

7 books (2020–2025)

Start with Her Final Hour, the first of 7 books in the Detective Mark Turpin series.

Start this series with Her Final Hour

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Her Final Hour
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2
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None the Wiser
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3
The Lost Boy
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4
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A Silent Truth
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5
Cover the Bones
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6
The Eleventh Grave
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7
The Hollow Man
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English Spy Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018–2021)

Start with Assassins Hunted, the first of 4 books in the English Spy Mysteries series.

Start this series with Assassins Hunted

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1
Assassins Hunted
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Assassins Retribution
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3
Assassins Vengeance
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Assassins Rogue
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Melody Harper Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1
Murder in the Lakes
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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1
Three Ways to Die
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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2014–2024)

Start with Before Nightfall, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Before Nightfall

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Before Nightfall
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Mistake Creek
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Friend Who Lied
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Hangman's Gap
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rachel Amphlett written?
Rachel Amphlett has written 62 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Rachel Amphlett series?
Here are the first books in Rachel Amphlett's series: Case FIles Pocket Sized Mysteries: Blood on Snow; Dan Taylor: White Gold; Detective Kay Hunter: Scared to Death; Detective Mark Turpin: Her Final Hour; English Spy Mysteries: Assassins Hunted.
What order should I read Rachel Amphlett's books?
We recommend reading Rachel Amphlett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rachel Amphlett still writing new books?
Yes, Rachel Amphlett has 4 ongoing series: Case FIles Pocket Sized Mysteries, Detective Kay Hunter, Detective Mark Turpin, Standalone Novels.

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