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ⓘ About Adrian Magson
Adrian Magson has been a household name for a long time because of his achievements as a novelist. His writing prowess is unmatched in many ways, and this is clearly depicted in his thriller novel series, short story pieces, as well as magazine articles. His glint on the written word is unrivaled, and because of this he has developed an enviable fan-base in the recent past years. All of his works has been internationally acclaimed hence while bringing him fame. His popular writings include “No Peace for-The Wicked, No Sleep For-The Dead, and No Tears for-The Lost. The other books under his collection are; Deception, The Lost Patrol, Retribution, and Execution. In total, Magson has well over 15 books with Death At Close Du-Lac being one his latest additions released the year 2013.
All Book Series by Adrian Magson
Death on the Marais / Rocco and the Echoes of War
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2011
Death on the Pont Noir / Rocco and the Black Bridge
Book 3 of 8 · published 2012
Death at the Clos Du Lac / Rocco and the Lake of Secrets
Book 4 of 8 · published 2013
Killer Fiction: 11 Short Stories of Killers, Fixers, and P.I.s
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2010
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adrian Magson?
Adrian Magson has been a household name for a long time because of his achievements as a novelist. His writing prowess is unmatched in many ways, and this is clearly depicted in his thriller novel series, short story pieces, as well as magazine articles. His glint on the written word is unrivaled, and because of this he has developed an enviable fan-base in the recent past years.
Which Adrian Magson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Riley Gavin & Frank Palmer series, the earliest of Adrian Magson's multi-book series: it opens with No Peace for the Wicked (2004) and runs to 6 books across 2004–2024, ending with No Time for Regrets (2024). Adrian Magson's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Adrian Magson written?
Adrian Magson has 42 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2026. 33 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Inspector Lucas Rocco series with 8 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Adrian Magson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Adrian Magson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Riley Gavin & Frank Palmer (2004–2024, 6 books), Harry Tate (2010–2026, 7 books) and Inspector Lucas Rocco (2011–2021, 8 books), plus 4 more.
How are Adrian Magson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Adrian Magson's 42 books into 7 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Inspector Lucas Rocco (8 books, 2011–2021); Harry Tate (7 books, 2010–2026); Riley Gavin & Frank Palmer (6 books, 2004–2024); Marc Portman / The Lone Mercenary (5 books, 2014–2021); Isaac Jackson series (3 books, 2023–2026), plus 2 further series.