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Simon McCleave Reading Order

5 series · 43 books

Mystery & Thriller

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

Ongoing

5 books (2022–2024)

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

#Title
1
The Dark Tide
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
Blood on the Shore
2023Buy 🇺🇸
3
In Too Deep
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
Dead in the Water
2024Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Drowning Isle
2024Buy 🇺🇸

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.

#Title
1
An Imitation of Darkness
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
Diary of a War Crime
2021Buy 🇺🇸
3
London, SE15
2021Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Razor Gang Murder
2021Buy 🇺🇸

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.

#Title
1
Sins of the Father
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Curtis Blake Killings
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Snowdonia Killings
The Snowdonia Killings
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Theatre Street Killing
2019Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Berwyn River Killings
2020Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Dee Valley Killings
The Dee Valley Killings
2020Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The Devil's Cliff Killings
The Devil's Cliff Killings
2020Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of The Harlech Beach Killings
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
Cover of The Bala Lake Killings
The Bala Lake Killings
2025Buy 🇺🇸
26
The Last Beat Before Christmas
2025Buy 🇺🇸
27
The Liverpool Killings
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Frank Marshal Series

Ongoing

5 books (2025–2026)

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

#Title
1
Deadly Care
2025Buy 🇺🇸
2
False Witness
2025Buy 🇺🇸
3
Fatal Love
2025Buy 🇺🇸
4
Marshal of Snowdonia
2025Buy 🇺🇸
5
Blood Mountain
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

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

#Title
1
Last Night at Villa Lucia
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
Five Days in Provence
2025Buy 🇺🇸

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.

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