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Simon Kernick Reading Order

7 series · 27 books

Mystery & Thriller

Simon Kernick is a prolific British author known for his gripping thrillers and crime fiction. With 27 titles spanning 7 series, including The Bone Field and Dennis Milne, he has made his mark in the genre since his debut in 2002. His works continue to captivate readers, showcasing his talent for creating suspenseful narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2011)

Start with Uncage Me and read in order.

#Title
1
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Uncage Me
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Dennis Milne Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2011)

Start with The Business of Dying and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Business of Dying
2002Buy 🇺🇸
2
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A Good Day to Die
2005Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Payback
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Scope Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2013)

Start with Siege and read in order.

#Title
1
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Siege
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Stay Alive
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2018)

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

#Title
1
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Wrong Time, Wrong Place
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Dead Man's Gift and Other Stories
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2003–2024)

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

#Title
1
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The Murder Exchange
2003Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Severed
2007Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Witness
2016Buy 🇺🇸
4
We Can See You
2019Buy 🇺🇸
5
Kill a Stranger
2020Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Good Cop Bad Cop
2021Buy 🇺🇸
7
The First 48 Hours
2023Buy 🇺🇸
8
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You All Die Tonight
2024Buy 🇺🇸

The Bone Field Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with The Bone Field and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Bone Field
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Hanged Man
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Die Alone
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Tina Boyd Series

Complete

7 books (2004–2015)

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

#Title
1
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The Crime Trade
2004Buy 🇺🇸
2
Relentless
2006Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Deadline
2008Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Target
2009Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Last 10 Seconds
2010Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Ultimatum
2012Buy 🇺🇸
7
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The Final Minute
2015Buy 🇺🇸

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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