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ⓘ About David J. Gatward
David J Gatward is a bestselling mystery author best known for the “DCI Harry Grimm” series of novels. The author was born in Bristol and was brought up between Lincolnshire, Wensleydale and Cotswolds thanks to the fact that his father was a Methodist minister. Aside from his many hobbies that include music, caving, shooting, camping, climbing and archery, he has always loved writing. His life was changed forever when as a ten year old he read Alan Garner’s “The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.” He had always loved storytelling and reading before he got into the world of magic and myth, but it was in the pages of her novel that he determined that he would become a fiction author.
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Who is David J. Gatward?
David J Gatward is a bestselling mystery author best known for the “DCI Harry Grimm” series of novels. The author was born in Bristol and was brought up between Lincolnshire, Wensleydale and Cotswolds thanks to the fact that his father was a Methodist minister. Aside from his many hobbies that include music, caving, shooting, camping, climbing and archery, he has always loved writing.
Which David J. Gatward series should I start with?
The best place to start is the DCI Harry Grimm series, the earliest of David J. Gatward's multi-book series: it opens with Grimm Up North (2020) and runs to 25 books across 2020–2026, ending with Close to Home (2026). David J. Gatward's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has David J. Gatward written?
David J. Gatward has 46 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2020 and 2027. Every one of them sits in one of 4 named series — the largest being the DCI Harry Grimm series with 25 books.
In what order should David J. Gatward's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. David J. Gatward's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are DCI Harry Grimm (2020–2026, 25 books), Padre (2020, 3 books) and DCI Harry Grimm Short Stories/Novellas (2022–2024, 12 books), plus 1 more.
How are David J. Gatward's books organised into series?
This guide splits David J. Gatward's 46 books into 4 named series, with no standalone titles: DCI Harry Grimm (25 books, 2020–2026); DCI Harry Grimm Short Stories/Novellas (12 books, 2022–2024); DI Haig Crime Thrillers (6 books, 2024–2027); Padre (3 books, 2020).