I'm in need of a new series to read. Preferably one with a lot of books already published in it. Anyone have some ideas?

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Peter James. David Baldacci. Val McDermid. Minette Walters. Robert Galbraith.

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Kimberley she has stand alones and The Mitchell/O’Haras then The Butlers and she then brings the two series together. Gritty, gangster style, think The Krays so swearing violence etc, great series! Xxx

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Llainy

Most welcome but don’t start them if you have any plans. The Butler ones are my absolute fav xxx

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That’s exactly what I need!

Llainy

I suggest begining with the Butlers but you may want to go by date written but you can start with either but dont read Tainted Love til you have read the mitchells and butlers as I am sure thats the last book that brings them all together is that right Kimberley? Debbie? Xxx

Llainy

Sorry no, Backstabber IS the finale, they listed that as a standalone so you can read the 4 butlers, then the mitchells or vice versa and then Backstabber is the last that brings them together xxx

Kimberley

Thanks Llainy x

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Is Backstabber the only stand alone that relates to either series?

Kimberley

Stephanie Backstabber isn’t a standalone. It ties up both series

Llainy

Yes Stephanie they prob put it in the novel/stand alone because it is both a butler and mitchell book but it is actually the series finale xxx

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Oh ok I see now, somehow I missed your graphic the first time

Jason

Charlie Parker/John Connolly, Max Mingus/ Nick Stone, Peter Diamond/Peter Lovesey

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Ben

deffo on the Charlie Parker series

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I will definitely put it on my list!

Jason

But they do need to be read in order

Sean

Justice series by Mel

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Mel

Thanks for the mention, Sean. xxx

Vanessa

Tania Carver, Jane Casey

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Kat

Chris Carter

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Anne

Guessing you have read the Roy Grace series by Peter James? Or Geraldine Steel by Leigh Russell?

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Not Leigh Russell. I’ll have to check that out. Thanks!

Anne

Brilliant series

Linda

I’m reading all Leigh Russell’s at the moment, on my third they are brilliant.

Leigh

Thank you so much Anne, Linda and Jennifer! ?

Leigh

I hope you enjoy them Stephanie! ?

Louise

Brilliant series of books, currently reading them xx

Bec

Do you prefer them to be set in a specific country?

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USA preferably, but I like others as well

Bec

Have you read the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly? Excellent

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No but I will check it out. Thank you!!

Beverleigh

Anna Smith or Helen Black. Not your normal crime email books but brilliant. Jeffrey Dealer has also written some good standalone books

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Beverleigh

I meant Deaver, I hate predictive text. Also Tania Carver.

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Debbie

Peter Robinson has loads

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Janet

Stuart McBride Ian Rankin Peter Robinson Peter James M J Arlidge Peter Lovesey MC Beaton Janet Evanovich Sue Grafton

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Thank you! Do you by chance know when Sue Grafton is releasing a new one?

Janet

No. Hope not long. She’s nearly finished the alphabet. Didn’t realise she was an older author

Andy

DI Kim Stone – Angela Angie, DCI Tom Douglas – Rachel, PI Lizzy Gardner – T R Ragan

Angie

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Louise

DI Kim Stone is next on my list, read the 1st one and really enjoyed it xx

Angie

Louise Thank you x

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Shonagh

Jo Nesbo.

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Jen

Kerry Wilkinson – Jessica Daniels series

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Linda

Peter James
Stuart MacBride
Tess Gerritsen
Jeffrey Deaver
Karin Slaughter
Peter Robinson

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Wayne

Peter James I would highly recommend

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Kathy

Karin Slaughter has two seties, both fanastic. Grant County and Will Trent. Both in US and terrific

Kathy

I missed her yesterday. Graduation or my son

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Thanks! Sounds good!

Craig

Justice series by M A Comley

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Mel

Thank you, Craig. Xx

Kelly

Stuart Macbride, Val McDermid, David Baldacci, Micheal Connelly, Patricia Cornwell, Karen Rose, Karin Slaughter all have great series out

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Miki

Donna Leon

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Gordon

Lee Child has 21 Jack Reacher books. I also like Tess Gerritsen who has great series.

Brii

Yes! My husband and I both LOVE the Jack Reacher books! Good stuff!

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Yes I’ve actually read both series of theirs. They are great!

Zoe

Heather Atkinson Dividing Line series

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Denise

John Lawton Inspector Troy series.

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Heidi

I recommend for you to get acquainted with Jussi Adler-Olsen. A Danish crime author. His series on the Cold Case Department Q is absolutely top of crime literature.

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Thanks! Sounds good!

Beth

Anything by Tana French, but best read in order. Also, Robert Parker, and Sara Paretsky (VI Warshawski series).

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Yes I love the VI series. I’ll check the other out thanks!

Pat

J. A. Jance!

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Yes love those too

Joan

peter robinson great books

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Joan

best to start with the first although you can read them seperately

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Yes I’m weird that way, always have to read them in order

Siyabonga

Skulduggery

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Colman

A bit old school – Ed McBain 87th Precinct – US setting – nearly 60 to get your teeth into!

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Yeah! That’s what I’m talking about thanks!

Joanne

Have you read the Charlie Parker series by John Connolly …theyre terrific crime but with a twist really good I’ve read all of them not a disappointing one in the whole series x

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It seems like I may have read one awhile ago, but I will check it out thanks!

Elizabeth

Stephen Booth – Fry and Cooper series

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Kirsten

Peter James ‘Dead’ series?

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I haven’t read it, but several have recommended, so I think it’s going to the top of the list. Thanks!

Kirsten

Start with Dead Simple then follow the list x

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Georgie

Highly recommend Karin Slaughter and also Chelsea Cain ???

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Kirsten

Lynda la Plante ‘Anna Travis’ ones

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Johnny

Anna Smith, Rosie Gilmour series 8 so far.

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Lesley

Agatha raisin

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Shirley

J.D.Robb in death series they are crime but in the future

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Pat

Mari Hannah has couple of series on the go. I really enjoyed the Kate Daniels one. 🙂

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Victor

Have you read Rick Mofina, David Morrell, Robert Crais, Sheldon Siegel, John Sandford-Prey series

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Love the Sanford’s, I’ll have to check out the rest. Thanks!

Deryl

Anna Smith is good starting with The Dead Won’t Sleep

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Mary

Mel Comley books/series, Linda Prather series. Just finishing up Willow Rose’s Rebekka Franck series. All great reads.

Mel

Thanks Mary, you’re so kind. xx

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Karen Rose if you don’t mind romance with your suspense. She’s got about 20 books in overlapping series’ out. First one is Don’t Tell. All fab in my opinion. Mo Hayder also – her jack caffrey series is fantastic! First one is Birdman. Malcolm Hollingdrake’s series is also great – 4 out in that one with next one due out soon.

Mel

Agree, Karen Rose is a must read author, a little wordy at times, but great storylines.

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Anytime x

Paula

Heather Atkinson Dividing line series 10 so far x

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Netta

You can’t go wrong with Mel and she has heaps of books – fab author xx

Mel

Thank you, Netta. I loved your Adam Stanley series too, can’t wait for the next one. xx

Netta

Thanks Mel xxx

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Audrey

The Justice Series by Mel is fantastic and lots of them x

Mel

That’s kind of you, thank you, Audrey. xx

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Joanna

James Patterson. Peter James

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Love Patterson ❤ Thanks!

Joanna

His website shows all his books.

Sheila

John Le Carre. If, like me you are mainly familiar with George Smiley as played by Alex Guinness, the quality of his writing will come as a revelation. Easily found in charity shops, and each bok has a list of titles so you know where you are. I had to buy The Spy who came in from the Cold, but only 2p on Amazon

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Nicola

ive started peter james. The 1st book had me hooked staying up till 2 in the morning to try and read it i couldnt put it down. Ive just downloaded 2nd book and cant wait to start it. I seen 13 books in total x

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Jennifer

Really good series. Roy Grace is the detective in Brighton. ?

Anne

Excellent books, just finished the latest one

Jackie

Nikki French?

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I haven’t read those..

Jackie

Ian Rankin, love the Rebus series x