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ⓘ About Andrew Cartmel
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. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, Andrew Cartmel has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Andrew Cartmel
Death in Fine Condition
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death in Fine Condition as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of The Paperback Sleuth Books series showcases Andrew Cartmel's mastery of suspense.
Ashram Assassin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Paperback Sleuth Books with Ashram Assassin, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Like a Bullet
Like a Bullet continues the Publication Order of The Paperback Sleuth Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Operation Herod
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rupert Hood Books with Operation Herod, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Event Driven
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rupert Hood Books with Event Driven, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Written in Dead Wax
A gripping mystery unfolds in Written in Dead Wax as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series showcases Andrew Cartmel's mastery of suspense.
The Run-Out Groove
The Run-Out Groove is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Victory Disc
Victory Disc is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Flip Back
Flip Back continues the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Low Action
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books with Low Action, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Attack and Decay
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books with Attack and Decay, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Noise Floor
Noise Floor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Underscore
Underscore is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Vinyl Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
The Wise
The Wise is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Script Doctor: The Inside Story of Doctor Who, 1986-89
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Script Doctor: The Inside Story of Doctor Who, 1986-89, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Through Time: An Unauthorised and Unofficial History of Doctor Who
Through Time: An Unauthorised and Unofficial History of Doctor Who is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Swine Fever
Swine Fever continues the Publication Order of Judge Dredd Comic Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Day of the Dogs
Day of the Dogs is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Strontium Dog Comic Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Foreign Devils
Foreign Devils continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cybermen
Cybermen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Nightshade
Nightshade is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Love and War
Love and War explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel.
Transit
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Transit, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
The Highest Science
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with The Highest Science, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
The Pit
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with The Pit, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Deceit
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Deceit, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Lucifer Rising
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Lucifer Rising, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
White Darkness
White Darkness continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadowmind
Shadowmind is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Birthright
Birthright is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Iceberg
Iceberg continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blood Heat
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Heat as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series showcases Andrew Cartmel's mastery of suspense.
The Dimension Riders
The Dimension Riders continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Left-Handed Hummingbird
The Left-Handed Hummingbird continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Conundrum
Conundrum continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
No Future
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with No Future, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Tragedy Day
Tragedy Day continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Legacy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Legacy, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Theatre of War
Conflict and courage define Theatre of War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
All-Consuming Fire
All-Consuming Fire continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blood Harvest
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Harvest as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series showcases Andrew Cartmel's mastery of suspense.
Strange England
Strange England is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
First Frontier
First Frontier continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
St. Anthony's Fire
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with St. Anthony's Fire, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Falls the Shadow
Falls the Shadow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Parasite
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Parasite, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Warlock
Conflict and courage define Warlock, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Set Piece
Set Piece continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Infinite Requiem
Infinite Requiem is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Human Nature
Human Nature continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Original Sin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Original Sin, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Sky Pirates!
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Sky Pirates!, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Zamper
Zamper is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Toy Soldiers
Conflict and courage define Toy Soldiers, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Head Games
Head Games continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Also People
The Also People is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Shakedown
Shakedown continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Just War
Conflict and courage define Just War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Warchild
Conflict and courage define Warchild, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series by Andrew Cartmel that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Sleepy
Sleepy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Death and Diplomacy
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death and Diplomacy as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series showcases Andrew Cartmel's mastery of suspense.
Happy Endings
Happy Endings is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
GodEngine
GodEngine continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Christmas on a Rational Planet
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Christmas on a Rational Planet, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Return of the Living Dad
Return of the Living Dad is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
The Death of Art
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Death of Art as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series showcases Andrew Cartmel's mastery of suspense.
Damaged Goods
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Damaged Goods, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Bad Therapy
Bad Therapy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Oh No It Isn't!
Oh No It Isn't! continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Eternity Weeps
Eternity Weeps continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Room With No Doors
The Room With No Doors continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lungbarrow
Lungbarrow continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Dying Days
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with The Dying Days, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
So Vile a Sin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with So Vile a Sin, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Dry Pilgrimage
Dry Pilgrimage is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Twilight of the Gods
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books with Twilight of the Gods, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Beautiful Chaos
Beautiful Chaos is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
The Star Beast
The Star Beast continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Warhead
Conflict and courage define Warhead, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures: Cat's Cradle Books series by Andrew Cartmel that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Comic Books with Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #1, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #2
Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #2 continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Comic Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #3
Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #3 continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Comic Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Atom Bomb Blues
Atom Bomb Blues continues the Publication Order of Doctor Who: Past Doctor Adventures Books story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
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, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Cartmel have come to expect.
Time Signature
Time Signature continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Andrew Cartmel's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Missing Adventures
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Missing Adventures, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Cartmel.
? Frequently Asked Questions
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 spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Andrew Cartmel series to start with?
For readers new to Andrew Cartmel's work, the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 60 books. Begin with Cybermen to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Andrew Cartmel written?
Andrew Cartmel has written over 87 books across 14 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Andrew Cartmel books in order?
Yes, reading Andrew Cartmel's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Andrew Cartmel write in?
Andrew Cartmel writes primarily in fiction. With 14 series across 87 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Andrew Cartmel's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Andrew Cartmel's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Andrew Cartmel's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Andrew Cartmel's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Doctor Who: New Adventures Books series. The first book, Cybermen, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.