📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books Best for beginners - Start with "Cybermen" (1990)
Publication Order of Rupert Hood Books Popular choice - Start with "Operation Herod" (2012)
Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books Popular choice - Start with "Written in Dead Wax" (2016)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Wise" (1999)

About the Author

In the mid-eighties, Andrew attended a post-graduate course in Computer Studies and worked in computer-aided design for Shape Data Ltd in Cambridge, England. Andrew writes the “Vinyl Detective” series of novels which began publication in the year 2016, when “Written in Dead Wax” was released. “Written in Dead Wax” is the first novel in the “Vinyl Detective” series and was released in the year 2016. He is a record collector- a connoisseur of vinyl that hunts down elusive and rare LPs. His business card has him down as the “Vinyl Detective”. Some folks take this more literally than others do. Like the gorgeous and enigmatic woman that wants him to pay him a big sum of money to locate a priceless lost recording. This is on behalf of one extremely wealthy-and rather sinister- shadowy client. I. Andrew Cartmel is the author of over 87 books across 14 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Andrew Cartmel has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of The Paperback Sleuth Books

3 books
  • Death in Fine Condition In 'Death in Fine Condition', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Paperback Sleuth Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here
  • Ashram Assassin 'Ashram Assassin' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Paperback Sleuth Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here
  • Like a Bullet Experience the magic of 'Like a Bullet' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Paperback Sleuth Books universe.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Rupert Hood Books

2 books
  • Operation Herod 'Operation Herod' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rupert Hood Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (2012)
  • Event Driven Experience the magic of 'Event Driven' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rupert Hood Books universe.
    (2012)

Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books

8 books
  • Written in Dead Wax In 'Written in Dead Wax', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (2016)
  • The Run-Out Groove 'The Run-Out Groove' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (2017)
  • Victory Disc 'Victory Disc' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (2018)
  • Flip Back In 'Flip Back', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books saga.
    (2019)
  • Low Action The Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series continues with 'Low Action', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (2020)
  • Attack and Decay The Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series continues with 'Attack and Decay', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (2022)
  • Noise Floor In 'Noise Floor', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books saga.
    (2024)
  • Underscore In 'Underscore', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books saga.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

1 books
  • The Wise Join the adventure in 'The Wise' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1999)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

2 books
  • Script Doctor: The Inside Story of Doctor Who, 1986-89 Experience the magic of 'Script Doctor: The Inside Story of Doctor Who, 1986-89' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2005)
  • Through Time: An Unauthorised and Unofficial History of Doctor Who In 'Through Time: An Unauthorised and Unofficial History of Doctor Who', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Judge Dredd Comic Books

1 books
  • Swine Fever Join the adventure in 'Swine Fever' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Judge Dredd Comic Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Strontium Dog Comic Books

1 books
  • Day of the Dogs Experience the magic of 'Day of the Dogs' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Strontium Dog Comic Books universe.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Doctor Who Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Foreign Devils Join the adventure in 'Foreign Devils' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who Short Stories/Novellas series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (2003)

Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books

60 books
  • Cybermen The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Cybermen', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1990)
  • Nightshade 'Nightshade' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1992)
  • Love and War 'Love and War' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1992)
  • Transit In 'Transit', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1992)
  • The Highest Science 'The Highest Science' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1993)
  • The Pit The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'The Pit', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1993)
  • Deceit 'Deceit' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1993)
  • Lucifer Rising In 'Lucifer Rising', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1993)
  • White Darkness Join the adventure in 'White Darkness' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1993)
  • Shadowmind In 'Shadowmind', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1993)
  • Birthright 'Birthright' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1993)
  • Iceberg Experience the magic of 'Iceberg' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1993)
  • Blood Heat 'Blood Heat' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1993)
  • The Dimension Riders Join the adventure in 'The Dimension Riders' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1993)
  • The Left-Handed Hummingbird Join the adventure in 'The Left-Handed Hummingbird' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1993)
  • Conundrum The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Conundrum', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1994)
  • No Future Experience the magic of 'No Future' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1994)
  • Tragedy Day The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Tragedy Day', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1994)
  • Legacy Join the adventure in 'Legacy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1994)
  • Theatre of War In 'Theatre of War', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1994)
  • All-Consuming Fire In 'All-Consuming Fire', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1994)
  • Blood Harvest Join the adventure in 'Blood Harvest' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1994)
  • Strange England Join the adventure in 'Strange England' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1994)
  • First Frontier Experience the magic of 'First Frontier' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1994)
  • St. Anthony's Fire In 'St. Anthony's Fire', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1994)
  • Falls the Shadow The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Falls the Shadow', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1994)
  • Parasite Join the adventure in 'Parasite' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1994)
  • Warlock In 'Warlock', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1995)
  • Set Piece Join the adventure in 'Set Piece' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1995)
  • Infinite Requiem The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Infinite Requiem', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1995)
  • Sanctuary The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Sanctuary', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1995)
  • Human Nature In 'Human Nature', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1995)
  • Original Sin In 'Original Sin', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1995)
  • Sky Pirates! 'Sky Pirates!' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1995)
  • Zamper In 'Zamper', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1995)
  • Toy Soldiers In 'Toy Soldiers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1995)
  • Head Games Join the adventure in 'Head Games' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1995)
  • The Also People Experience the magic of 'The Also People' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1995)
  • Shakedown 'Shakedown' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1995)
  • Just War The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Just War', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1996)
  • Warchild Experience the magic of 'Warchild' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1996)
  • Sleepy 'Sleepy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1996)
  • Death and Diplomacy In 'Death and Diplomacy', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1996)
  • Happy Endings Experience the magic of 'Happy Endings' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1996)
  • GodEngine In 'GodEngine', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1996)
  • Christmas on a Rational Planet Join the adventure in 'Christmas on a Rational Planet' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1996)
  • Return of the Living Dad The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Return of the Living Dad', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1996)
  • The Death of Art In 'The Death of Art', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1996)
  • Damaged Goods Experience the magic of 'Damaged Goods' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1996)
  • Bad Therapy Experience the magic of 'Bad Therapy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1996)
  • Oh No It Isn't! 'Oh No It Isn't!' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (1997)
  • Eternity Weeps Join the adventure in 'Eternity Weeps' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1997)
  • The Room With No Doors Experience the magic of 'The Room With No Doors' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (1997)
  • Lungbarrow Join the adventure in 'Lungbarrow' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1997)
  • The Dying Days In 'The Dying Days', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1997)
  • So Vile a Sin Join the adventure in 'So Vile a Sin' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1997)
  • Dry Pilgrimage In 'Dry Pilgrimage', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (1998)
  • Twilight of the Gods The Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series continues with 'Twilight of the Gods', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (1999)
  • Beautiful Chaos In 'Beautiful Chaos', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books saga.
    (2008)
  • The Star Beast Experience the magic of 'The Star Beast' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books universe.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures: Cat's Cradle Books

1 books
  • Warhead Join the adventure in 'Warhead' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures: Cat's Cradle Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
    (1992)

Publication Order of Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Comic Books

3 books
  • Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #1 'Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #1' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Comic Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (2018)
  • Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #2 In 'Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Comic Books saga.
    (2018)
  • Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #3 'Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #3' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Comic Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Doctor Who: Past Doctor Adventures Books

1 books
  • Atom Bomb Blues The Publication Order of Doctor Who: Past Doctor Adventures Books series continues with 'Atom Bomb Blues', another thrilling entry from Andrew Cartmel.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Doctor Who: Big Finish Monthly Adventures Audio Books

1 books
  • Winter for the Adept 'Winter for the Adept' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: Big Finish Monthly Adventures Audio Books series, set in the world Andrew Cartmel has created.
    (2000)

Publication Order of Anthologies

2 books
  • Time Signature In 'Time Signature', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2006)
  • Missing Adventures In 'Missing Adventures', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2007)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Andrew Cartmel?

Andrew Cartmel is a bestselling author known for 14 book series containing over 87 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Paperback Sleuth Books, Publication Order of Rupert Hood Books, Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Andrew Cartmel book series to start with?

For readers new to Andrew Cartmel's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 60 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Andrew Cartmel's writing.

Q: How many books has Andrew Cartmel written?

Andrew Cartmel has written over 87 books across 14 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.