Shirley Mckay Reading Order
1 series · 14 books
Shirley McKay is a Scottish crime writer best known for her historical mystery series featuring detective Hew Cullan in sixteenth-century St Andrews. Her work blends meticulous historical research with intricate plotting, creating atmospheric tales set against Scotland's turbulent past. McKay has also explored crime through time with her 1588 series, demonstrating her skill at weaving real historical events with compelling fictional narratives.
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Standalone Novels Series
14 books
Shirley McKay's collection of 14 novels should be read in publication order, beginning with 1588. The series spans historical mystery and fiction across various time periods and settings. While the completion status remains unclear, readers can work through the books sequentially from their initial release through the most recent entry, Yule.
Start with 1588, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1588 |
| 2 | Black Drop |
| 3 | Candlemas |
| 4 | Fate & Fortune (Hew Cullan Mystery) |
| 5 | Fate and Fortune |
| 6 | Friend and Foe |
| 7 | Hew Cullan Mysteries : Books 1-4 |
| 8 | Hue & Cry |
| 9 | Lammas |
| 10 | Martinmas |
| 11 | Queen and Country |
| 12 | Time & tide |
| 13 | Whitsunday |
| 14 | Yule |
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- Shirley Mckay has written 14 books across 1 series.

