Stuart Pawson Reading Order
2 series · 15 books · Born 1940
Stuart Pawson is a British crime writer whose professional experiences in mining engineering and the probation service informed his gritty, realistic approach to detective fiction. He is best known for his Detective Charlie Priest series, which showcases his trademark blend of wry wit and vivid Yorkshire settings across fifteen novels published from 1995 to 2021. Pawson's work earned him a CWA Dagger in the Library Award shortlist nomination in 2004 and led to his collaboration with fellow crime writers in The Murder Squad anthology project.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete2 books (2011–2021)
Stuart Pawson's Murder Squad Anthology consists of two short story collections published between 2011 and 2021. Begin with Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology, followed by Many Deadly Returns. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order.
Start with Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology and read in order.
Start this series with Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology
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Charlie Priest Series
Complete13 books (1995–2010)
The Charlie Priest series comprises 13 complete mystery and thriller novels published between 1995 and 2010. Follow detective Charlie Priest's cases in publication order, beginning with The Picasso Scam and concluding with A Very Private Murder. Stuart Pawson's series should be read sequentially to appreciate the character development and evolving storylines across the full arc of investigations.
Start with The Picasso Scam, the first of 13 books in the Charlie Priest series.
Start this series with The Picasso Scam
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Stuart Pawson written?
- Stuart Pawson has written 15 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Stuart Pawson series?
- Here are the first books in Stuart Pawson's series: Anthologies: Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology; Charlie Priest: The Picasso Scam.
- What order should I read Stuart Pawson's books?
- We recommend reading Stuart Pawson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Stuart Pawson's series complete?
- Stuart Pawson has 1 completed series.