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Simon Kernick Reading Order

7 series · 27 books

Mystery & Thriller

Simon Kernick is a British crime and thriller author whose prolific career spans two decades with over two dozen novels across multiple series and standalone works. Known for his tense, fast-paced narratives, Kernick has developed several ongoing storylines including the Dennis Milne series and the Scope sequence, alongside numerous standalone thrillers that showcase his versatility within the genre. His work appeals to readers who enjoy contemporary British crime fiction with complex plots and high stakes.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2011)

Start with Uncage Me and read in order.

Start this series with Uncage Me

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dennis Milne Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2011)

Start with The Business of Dying and read in order.

Start this series with The Business of Dying

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The Business of Dying
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Good Day to Die
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Scope Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2013)

Start with Siege and read in order.

Start this series with Siege

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2
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2018)

Start with Wrong Time, Wrong Place and read in order.

Start this series with Wrong Time, Wrong Place

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Wrong Time, Wrong Place
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dead Man's Gift and Other Stories
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2003–2024)

Start with The Murder Exchange, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Murder Exchange

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The Murder Exchange
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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4
We Can See You
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Kill a Stranger
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Good Cop Bad Cop
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The First 48 Hours
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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You All Die Tonight
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Bone Field Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with The Bone Field and read in order.

Start this series with The Bone Field

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The Bone Field
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Hanged Man
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Tina Boyd Series

Complete

7 books (2004–2015)

Start with The Crime Trade, the first of 7 books in the Tina Boyd series.

Start this series with The Crime Trade

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The Crime Trade
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
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4
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5
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The Last 10 Seconds
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
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The Final Minute
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Simon Kernick written?
Simon Kernick has written 27 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Simon Kernick series?
Here are the first books in Simon Kernick's series: Anthologies: Uncage Me; Dennis Milne: The Business of Dying; Scope: Siege; Short Stories/Novellas: Wrong Time, Wrong Place; The Bone Field: The Bone Field.
What order should I read Simon Kernick's books?
We recommend reading Simon Kernick's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Simon Kernick still writing new books?
Yes, Simon Kernick has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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