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Stephen Booth Reading Order

3 series Β· 22 books Β· Born 1952

Stephen Booth is an English crime novelist best known for his Ben Cooper and Diane Fry detective series, which unfolds across the rugged landscape of Derbyshire. His works combine procedural mystery with atmospheric regional settings, creating tense narratives that explore the darker aspects of rural English life. Across more than two decades of writing, Booth has established himself as a distinctive voice in British crime fiction through both his interconnected series work and standalone novels.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8

Ben Cooper & Diane Fry Series

Complete

19 books (2000–2018)

Stephen Booth's Ben Cooper and Diane Fry series comprises 19 mystery and thriller novels published between 2000 and 2018, following the investigations of two detectives working cases in the English Peak District. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Black Dog and concluding with the final installment in 2018. This closed series offers readers a fully realized arc across its nineteen entries, from the detectives' early partnership through their evolving relationship and career trajectories.

Start with Black Dog, the first of 19 books in the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2019)

Stephen Booth's pair of standalone mystery thrillers were released between 2011 and 2019. Each novel can be read independently, though readers should begin with Top Hard and continue through Drowned Lives to experience them in publication order. The complete series consists of two books within the mystery and thriller genres.

Start with Top Hard and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Stephen Booth written?
Stephen Booth has written 22 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Stephen Booth series?
Here are the first books in Stephen Booth's series: Ben Cooper & Diane Fry: Black Dog.
What order should I read Stephen Booth's books?
We recommend reading Stephen Booth's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Stephen Booth's series complete?
Stephen Booth has 3 completed series.

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