Stuart MacBride Reading Order
9 series · 39 books
Stuart MacBride is a prolific Scottish author known for his gripping crime thrillers, primarily set in his hometown of Aberdeen. With an impressive collection of 39 books spanning 9 series, including the popular Logan McRae and Ash Henderson series, his notable works capture the gritty reality of crime-solving. Active from 2005 until 2026, MacBride continues to captivate readers with both his engaging series and standalone novels.
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2009–2019)
Start with Uncage Me, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Ash Henderson Series
Likely Complete3 books (2012–2021)
Start with Birthdays for the Dead and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Twelve Days of Winter 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Logan McRae Series
Ongoing13 books (2005–2025)
Start with Cold Granite, the first of 13 books in the Logan McRae series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Cold Granite 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dying Light 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Bloodshot / Broken Skin 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Flesh House 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Blind Eye 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dark Blood 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Shatter The Bones 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Close to the Bone 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Missing and the Dead 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  In the Cold Dark Ground 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Blood Road 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  All That’s Dead 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | This House of Burning Bones 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Logan McRae Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2012–2015)
Start with Partners in Crime and read in order.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Completely Wholesome Adventures of Skeleton Bob 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Roberta Steel Series
Ongoing2 books (2026–2026)
Start with And the Corpse Wore Tartan and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing4 books (2008–2024)
Start with Sawbones, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2009–2026)
Start with Halfhead, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Stuart MacBride written?
- Stuart MacBride has written 39 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Stuart MacBride series?
- Here are the first books in Stuart MacBride's series: Anthologies: Uncage Me; Ash Henderson: Birthdays for the Dead; Logan McRae: Cold Granite; Logan McRae Short Story Collections: Partners in Crime; Roberta Steel: And the Corpse Wore Tartan.
- What order should I read Stuart MacBride's books?
- We recommend reading Stuart MacBride's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Stuart MacBride still writing new books?
- Yes, Stuart MacBride has 4 ongoing series: Logan McRae, Roberta Steel, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.