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Simon McCleave Reading Order

5 series · 44 books

Mystery & Thriller

Simon McCleave is a prolific English crime writer who has published over forty mystery and thriller novels since 2019. He is best known for the DI Ruth Hunter series, which launched with The Snowdonia Killings and follows a Welsh detective investigating brutal crimes across the region. McCleave's output spans five interconnected crime series set primarily in Wales and Northern England, featuring recurring detectives and intricate plots that appeal to fans of procedural thrillers and character-driven mysteries.

Anglesey Series

Ongoing

5 books (2022–2024)

Start with The Dark Tide, the first of 5 books in the Anglesey series.

Start this series with The Dark Tide

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The Dark Tide
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2
Blood on the Shore
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4
Dead in the Water
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5
The Drowning Isle
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DC Ruth Hunter Murder File Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2021–2021)

Start with An Imitation of Darkness, the first of 4 books in the DC Ruth Hunter Murder File series.

Start this series with An Imitation of Darkness

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An Imitation of Darkness
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2
Diary of a War Crime
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3
London, SE15
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4
The Razor Gang Murder
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DI Ruth Hunter Series

Ongoing

27 books (2019–2026)

Start with Sins of the Father, the first of 27 books in the DI Ruth Hunter series.

Start this series with Sins of the Father

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Sins of the Father
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2
The Curtis Blake Killings
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3
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The Snowdonia Killings
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4
The Theatre Street Killing
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5
The Berwyn River Killings
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6
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The Dee Valley Killings
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7
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The Devil's Cliff Killings
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8
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The Harlech Beach Killings
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9
The Solace Farm Killings
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10
The White Forest Killings
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11
The Conway Harbour Killings
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12
The Menai Bridge Killings
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13
The River Seine Killings
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14
The Chirk Castle Killings
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15
The Lake Vyrnwy Killings
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16
The Portmeirion Killings
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17
The Colwyn Bay Killings
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18
The Denbigh Asylum Killings
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19
The Llandudno Pier Killings
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The Wrexham Killings
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21
The Chester Killings
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22
The Llangollen Killings
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23
The Wirral Killings
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24
The Abersoch Killings
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25
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The Bala Lake Killings
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26
The Last Beat Before Christmas
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27
The Liverpool Killings
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Frank Marshal Series

Ongoing

6 books (2025–2026)

Start with Deadly Care, the first of 5 books in the Frank Marshal series.

Start this series with Deadly Care

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2
False Witness
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4
Marshal of Snowdonia
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5
Blood Mountain
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6
Silent Verdict
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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with Last Night at Villa Lucia and read in order.

Start this series with Last Night at Villa Lucia

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Last Night at Villa Lucia
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2
Five Days in Provence
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Simon McCleave written?
Simon McCleave has written 44 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2019 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Simon McCleave series?
Here are the first books in Simon McCleave's series: Anglesey: The Dark Tide; DC Ruth Hunter Murder File: An Imitation of Darkness; DI Ruth Hunter: Sins of the Father; Frank Marshal: Deadly Care.
What order should I read Simon McCleave's books?
We recommend reading Simon McCleave's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Simon McCleave still writing new books?
Yes, Simon McCleave has 4 ongoing series: Anglesey, DI Ruth Hunter, Frank Marshal, Standalone Novels.

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