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William Shaw Reading Order

5 series · 18 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

William Shaw is a British author of crime fiction and narrative nonfiction who has written seventeen books since the mid-1990s. His detective novels feature compelling protagonists including DS Alexandra Cupidi and DS Eden Driscoll, though he is perhaps best known for the Breen and Tozer series set in 1960s London. Beyond fiction, Shaw brings journalistic rigor to his nonfiction work, crafting mysteries that explore both police procedurals and true crime narratives across multiple interconnected series and standalone novels.

Breen and Tozer Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2017)

Start with A Song From Dead Lips / She's Leaving Home, the first of 4 books in the Breen and Tozer series.

Start this series with A Song From Dead Lips / She's Leaving Home

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A Song From Dead Lips / She's Leaving Home
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A House of Knives / The Kings of London
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Book of Scars / A Song for the Brokenhearted
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Play With Fire / Sympathy for the Devil
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DS Alexandra Cupidi Series

Ongoing

6 books (2016–2024)

Start with The Birdwatcher, the first of 6 books in the DS Alexandra Cupidi series.

Start this series with The Birdwatcher

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The Birdwatcher
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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4
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5
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The Trawlerman
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Wild Swimmers
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DS Eden Driscoll Series

Complete

2 books (2025–2026)

Start this series with The Red Shore

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The Red Shore
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Burning Tide
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1994–2007)

Start with Spying in Guru Land, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Spying in Guru Land

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Spying in Guru Land
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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A Superhero for Hire
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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41 Places - 41 Stories
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with Dead Rich(As: G.W. Shaw) and read in order.

Start this series with Dead Rich(As: G.W. Shaw)

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Dead Rich(As: G.W. Shaw)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Conspirators(As: G.W. Shaw)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has William Shaw written?
William Shaw has written 18 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2026.
What is the first book in each William Shaw series?
Here are the first books in William Shaw's series: Breen and Tozer: A Song From Dead Lips / She's Leaving Home; DS Alexandra Cupidi: The Birdwatcher; DS Eden Driscoll: The Red Shore; Non-Fiction: Spying in Guru Land.
What order should I read William Shaw's books?
We recommend reading William Shaw's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is William Shaw still writing new books?
Yes, William Shaw has 1 ongoing series: DS Alexandra Cupidi.

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