Reading Order
5 series · 31 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Firemaker | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Fourth Sacrifice | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Killing Room | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Snakehead | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Runner | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Chinese Whispers | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Ghost Marriage (Short Story) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extraordinary People / Dry Bones | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Critic / A Vintage Corpse | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Blacklight Blue | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Freeze Frame | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Blowback | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Cast Iron | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Night Gate | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
Lewis Trilogy Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blackhouse | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Lewis Man | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Chessmen | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Black Loch | 2024 | Buy from Amazon |
Peter May Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Reporter | 1978 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Fallen Hero | 1979 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Man with No Face / Hidden Faces | 1981 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Noble Path | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Virtually Dead | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Entry Island | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Runaway | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Coffin Road | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | I'll Keep You Safe | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | A Silent Death | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Lockdown | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | A Winter Grave | 2023 | Buy from Amazon |
Peter May Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrides | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Peter May (born 20 December 1951) is a Scottish crime writer and journalist. Born in Glasgow, May began his career as a journalist and editor, working for several newspapers and magazines before becoming a full-time writer in 2000. May is best known for his Lewis Trilogy (2006-2008), featuring Detective Inspector Fin Macleod. His other notable works include "The Blackhouse" (2011), "Coffin Road" (2016), and "The Night Fire" (2020). May has received numerous awards for his writing, including the CWA Dagger in the Library (2012) and the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award (2013). His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. May's writing style is characterized by its atmospheric settings, complex characters, and intricate plots. His books often explore themes of crime, guilt, and redemption, and have received critical acclaim for their psychological depth and evocative prose.