Reading Order
2 series · 22 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Share in Death | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | All Shall Be Well | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Leave the Grave Green | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Mourn Not Your Dead | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Dreaming of the Bones | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Kissed a Sad Goodbye | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | A Finer End | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | And Justice There Is None | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Now May You Weep | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | In a Dark House | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Water Like a Stone | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Where Memories Lie | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Necessary as Blood | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Nocturne (Short Story) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | No Mark Upon Her | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | The Sound of Broken Glass | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | To Dwell in Darkness | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Garden of Lamentations | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | A Bitter Feast | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | A Killing of Innocents | 2023 | Buy from Amazon |
Deborah Crombie Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sunken Sailor | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Echoes of Sherlock Holmes | 2016 | Buy from Amazon |
Deborah Crombie is an American mystery writer best known for her series featuring Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Detective Sergeant Gemma James. Born in 1952 in Texas, she studied journalism and worked as a newspaper reporter before turning to writing. Crombie's debut novel, "Mourning the Innocent," was published in 1994 and introduced Kincaid and James. The series has since grown to over 20 books, set in the picturesque Cotswolds region of England. Crombie's intricate plots and well-developed characters have earned her wide acclaim. She has received multiple awards, including the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards for Best Mystery Novel. Her work has been praised for its suspenseful pacing, evocative setting, and realistic portrayal of law enforcement. Crombie's novels have been translated into over 25 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide, establishing her as one of the most successful mystery writers of her time.