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Ross Greenwood Reading Order

5 series · 22 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Ross Greenwood is a prolific British thriller writer who has published over twenty crime and mystery novels since 2016. His work spans multiple interconnected series featuring detectives like DI Barton and DS Ashley Knight, alongside standalone novels and anthology collections that explore darker aspects of human nature. Known for blending literary fiction sensibilities with the propulsive plotting of genre thrillers, Greenwood has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary British crime fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

#Title
1
Cover of Dark Minds

DI Barton Series

Ongoing

8 books (2019–2025)

Start with The Snow Killer, the first of 8 books in the DI Barton series.

Start this series with The Snow Killer

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#Title
1
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The Snow Killer
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Ice Killer
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Soul Killer
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Cold Killer
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Fire Killer
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Santa Killer
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Village Killer
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Book Club Killer
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DS Ashley Knight Series

Ongoing

6 books (2023–2026)

Start with Death at Paradise Park, the first of 6 books in the DS Ashley Knight series.

Start this series with Death at Paradise Park

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1
Death at Paradise Park
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Death on Cromer Beach
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Death in Bacton Wood
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Death at Fakenham Races
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Death at Horsey Mere
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6
Death on the Norfolk Express
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dark Lives Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2022)

Start with Fifty Years of Fear / Survivor and read in order.

Start this series with Fifty Years of Fear / Survivor

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1
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Fifty Years of Fear / Survivor
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Boy Inside / Lifer
The Boy Inside / Lifer
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Chancer / Lazy Blood
Chancer / Lazy Blood
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018–2022)

Start with Abel's Revenge / Hunter, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Abel's Revenge / Hunter

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#Title
1
Abel's Revenge / Hunter
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Shadows of Regret / Jail Break
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Prisoner
4
Canaries in the Coal Mine
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ross Greenwood written?
Ross Greenwood has written 22 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ross Greenwood series?
Here are the first books in Ross Greenwood's series: DI Barton: The Snow Killer; DS Ashley Knight: Death at Paradise Park; Dark Lives: Fifty Years of Fear / Survivor.
What order should I read Ross Greenwood's books?
We recommend reading Ross Greenwood's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ross Greenwood still writing new books?
Yes, Ross Greenwood has 2 ongoing series: DI Barton, DS Ashley Knight.

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