Simon McCleave Reading Order
5 series · 43 books
Simon McCleave is a prolific English author known for his gripping crime thrillers. With a portfolio that includes 43 books across five series, he has garnered attention for works like "The Snowdonia Killings," which launched his popular DI Ruth Hunter series in 2020. Active from 2019 to 2026, his storytelling captivates readers with suspenseful plots and well-crafted characters.
Anglesey Series
Ongoing5 books (2022–2024)
Start with The Dark Tide, the first of 5 books in the Anglesey series.
DC Ruth Hunter Murder File Series
Likely Complete4 books (2021–2021)
Start with An Imitation of Darkness, the first of 4 books in the DC Ruth Hunter Murder File series.
DI Ruth Hunter Series
Ongoing27 books (2019–2026)
Start with Sins of the Father, the first of 27 books in the DI Ruth Hunter series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sins of the Father 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Curtis Blake Killings 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Snowdonia Killings 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Theatre Street Killing 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Berwyn River Killings 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Dee Valley Killings 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Devil's Cliff Killings 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Harlech Beach Killings 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Solace Farm Killings 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The White Forest Killings 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Conway Harbour Killings 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Menai Bridge Killings 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The River Seine Killings 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Chirk Castle Killings 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Lake Vyrnwy Killings 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Portmeirion Killings 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Colwyn Bay Killings 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Denbigh Asylum Killings 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Llandudno Pier Killings 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Wrexham Killings 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Chester Killings 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | The Llangollen Killings 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Wirral Killings 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Abersoch Killings 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Bala Lake Killings 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Last Beat Before Christmas 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | The Liverpool Killings 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frank Marshal Series
Ongoing5 books (2025–2026)
Start with Deadly Care, the first of 5 books in the Frank Marshal series.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with Last Night at Villa Lucia and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Simon McCleave written?
- Simon McCleave has written 43 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.