Ross Greenwood Reading Order
5 series · 23 books
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.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
DI Barton Series
Ongoing9 books (2019–2026)
Ross Greenwood's DI Barton series comprises nine books published between 2019 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Snow Killer and continuing through The Ice Killer, The Soul Killer, The Cold Killer, The Fire Killer, The Santa Killer, The Village Killer, The Book Club Killer, and The Christmas Killer. The series follows Detective Inspector Barton as he investigates a variety of killers across interconnected cases.
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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DS Ashley Knight Series
Ongoing6 books (2023–2026)
The DS Ashley Knight series comprises six mystery thrillers by Ross Greenwood, with the first installment released in 2023 and the series still ongoing through 2026. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Death at Paradise Park. The series follows detective work across Norfolk settings, with each novel introducing a new case for the protagonist to investigate.
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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Likely Complete3 books (2017–2022)
Ross Greenwood's Dark Lives series consists of three mystery and thriller novels published between 2017 and 2022, apparently concluding the sequence. The three books—Fifty Years of Fear / Survivor, The Boy Inside / Lifer, and Chancer / Lazy Blood—should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression. This complete series blends mystery and literary fiction for readers seeking darker, character-driven crime narratives.
Start with Fifty Years of Fear / Survivor and read in order.
Start this series with Fifty Years of Fear / Survivor
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018–2022)
Ross Greenwood's four standalone novels span from 2018 to 2022 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Abel's Revenge / Hunter. Each entry functions as an independent mystery and thriller, allowing readers to explore different stories and characters across the series. The complete collection includes Abel's Revenge / Hunter, Shadows of Regret / Jail Break, Prisoner, and Canaries in the Coal Mine, with the series likely concluded as of 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ross Greenwood written?
- Ross Greenwood has written 23 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.