Ed James
11
Book Series
68
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books
Best for beginners - Start with "Ghost in the Machine" (2012)
Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books
Popular choice - Start with "Ghost in the Machine" (2012)
Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books
Popular choice - Start with "City of the Dead" (2020)
Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Hope That Kills" (2016)
About the Author
Ed James is one of the highly successful novelists from Scotland, who likes to write his books based on the crime fiction and thriller genres. He is particularly well known for writing down the Scott Cullen series that features the police procedurals of Scotland. Set in Edinburgh and in the surrounding Lothian region, the series depicts the life activities of a young Detective Constable from Edinburgh, Scotland, named Scott Cullen, who investigates the crimes in the city. Starting from the bottom, he climbs up the career ladder of his detective career desperately. The first book in the series, titled as ‘Ghost in the Machine’, was made free to download by author James and it has been downloaded for around 400,000 times. It even went on to be included in the list top 5 novels in. Ed James is the author of over 68 books across 11 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Ed James has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books
17 books
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Ghost in the Machine Experience the magic of 'Ghost in the Machine' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books universe.(2012) ⭐ Start here
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Devil in the Detail In 'Devil in the Detail', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books saga.(2012) ⭐ Start here
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Fire in the Blood 'Fire in the Blood' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series, set in the world Ed James has created.(2013) ⭐ Start here
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Dyed in the Wool / Stab in the Dark Join the adventure in 'Dyed in the Wool / Stab in the Dark' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series by Ed James.(2013) ⭐ Start here
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Bottleneck / Cops and Robbers The Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series continues with 'Bottleneck / Cops and Robbers', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2014) ⭐ Start here
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Windchill / Liars and Thieves The Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series continues with 'Windchill / Liars and Thieves', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2014) ⭐ Start here
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Cowboys and Indians 'Cowboys and Indians' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series, set in the world Ed James has created.(2015) ⭐ Start here
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Missing Join the adventure in 'Missing' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series by Ed James.(2016) ⭐ Start here
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Hunted Join the adventure in 'Hunted' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series by Ed James.(2017) ⭐ Start here
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Heroes and Villains In 'Heroes and Villains', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books saga.(2018) ⭐ Start here
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City of the Dead In 'City of the Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series by Ed James.(2020) ⭐ Start here
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World's End The Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series continues with 'World's End', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2020) ⭐ Start here
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Hell's Kitchen The Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series continues with 'Hell's Kitchen', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2020) ⭐ Start here
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Gore Glen Join the adventure in 'Gore Glen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series by Ed James.(2020) ⭐ Start here
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Dead in the Water In 'Dead in the Water', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series by Ed James.(2021) ⭐ Start here
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The Last Drop In 'The Last Drop', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books saga.(2021) ⭐ Start here
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The Broken Line In 'The Broken Line', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books saga.(2026) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books
8 books
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Ghost in the Machine Experience the magic of 'Ghost in the Machine' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books universe.(2012)
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Devil in the Detail In 'Devil in the Detail', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books saga.(2012)
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Fire in the Blood 'Fire in the Blood' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books series, set in the world Ed James has created.(2013)
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Dyed in the Wool / Stab in the Dark Join the adventure in 'Dyed in the Wool / Stab in the Dark' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books series by Ed James.(2013)
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Bottleneck / Cops and Robbers The Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books series continues with 'Bottleneck / Cops and Robbers', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2014)
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Windchill / Liars and Thieves The Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books series continues with 'Windchill / Liars and Thieves', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2014)
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Cowboys and Indians 'Cowboys and Indians' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books series, set in the world Ed James has created.(2015)
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Heroes and Villains In 'Heroes and Villains', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books saga.(2018)
Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books
7 books
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City of the Dead In 'City of the Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books series by Ed James.(2020)
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World's End The Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books series continues with 'World's End', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2020)
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Hell's Kitchen The Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books series continues with 'Hell's Kitchen', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2020)
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Gore Glen Join the adventure in 'Gore Glen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books series by Ed James.(2020)
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Dead in the Water In 'Dead in the Water', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books series by Ed James.(2021)
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The Last Drop In 'The Last Drop', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books saga.(2021)
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The Broken Line In 'The Broken Line', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books saga.(2026)
Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books
10 books
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The Hope That Kills In 'The Hope That Kills', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series by Ed James.(2016)
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Worth Killing For In 'Worth Killing For', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series by Ed James.(2016)
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What Doesn't Kill You In 'What Doesn't Kill You', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series by Ed James.(2017)
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In for the Kill In 'In for the Kill', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series by Ed James.(2018)
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Kill with Kindness In 'Kill with Kindness', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series by Ed James.(2018)
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Kill the Messenger In 'Kill the Messenger', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series by Ed James.(2019)
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Dead Man's Shoes In 'Dead Man's Shoes', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series by Ed James.(2020)
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A Hill to Die On In 'A Hill to Die On', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books saga.(2021)
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The Last Thing to Die Join the adventure in 'The Last Thing to Die' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series by Ed James.(2022)
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Hope to Die The Publication Order of DI Fenchurch Books series continues with 'Hope to Die', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2023)
Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books
9 books
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The Turning of our Bones The Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books series continues with 'The Turning of our Bones', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2023)
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Where the Bodies Lie Join the adventure in 'Where the Bodies Lie' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books series by Ed James.(2023)
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A Lonely Place of Dying The Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books series continues with 'A Lonely Place of Dying', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2023)
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A Shadow on the Door Join the adventure in 'A Shadow on the Door' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books series by Ed James.(2023)
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With Soul So Dead In 'With Soul So Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books series by Ed James.(2024)
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His Path of Darkness The Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books series continues with 'His Path of Darkness', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2024)
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Fear of Any Kind In 'Fear of Any Kind', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books saga.(2025)
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Our Debts to the Past In 'Our Debts to the Past', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books saga.(2025)
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Cuts Both Ways Join the adventure in 'Cuts Both Ways' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of DI Rob Marshall Books series by Ed James.(2025)
Publication Order of DS Vicky Dodds/Dundee Law Books
5 books
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Blood and Guts Experience the magic of 'Blood and Guts' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of DS Vicky Dodds/Dundee Law Books universe.(2015)
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Tooth and Claw / Snared In 'Tooth and Claw / Snared', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DS Vicky Dodds/Dundee Law Books saga.(2015)
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Flesh and Blood In 'Flesh and Blood', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DS Vicky Dodds/Dundee Law Books saga.(2020)
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Skin and Bone In 'Skin and Bone', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DS Vicky Dodds/Dundee Law Books saga.(2021)
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Guilt Trip In 'Guilt Trip', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DS Vicky Dodds/Dundee Law Books saga.(2022)
Publication Order of Craig Hunter Police Thriller Books
3 books
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Missing Join the adventure in 'Missing' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Craig Hunter Police Thriller Books series by Ed James.(2016)
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Hunted Join the adventure in 'Hunted' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Craig Hunter Police Thriller Books series by Ed James.(2017)
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The Black Isle In 'The Black Isle', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Craig Hunter Police Thriller Books saga.(2019)
Publication Order of Detective Max Carter Books
3 books
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Tell Me Lies Join the adventure in 'Tell Me Lies' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Detective Max Carter Books series by Ed James.(2020)
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Gone in Seconds The Publication Order of Detective Max Carter Books series continues with 'Gone in Seconds', another thrilling entry from Ed James.(2020)
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Before She Wakes 'Before She Wakes' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Detective Max Carter Books series, set in the world Ed James has created.(2021)
Publication Order of Rakesh Siyal Books
2 books
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False Start Join the adventure in 'False Start' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Rakesh Siyal Books series by Ed James.(2022)
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False Dawn Experience the magic of 'False Dawn' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rakesh Siyal Books universe.(2024)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
3 books
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Shot Through the Heart 'Shot Through the Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ed James.(2013)
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Senseless In 'Senseless', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2020)
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Lost Cause In 'Lost Cause', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2022)
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books
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CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour 'CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Ed James has created.(2017)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Ed James?
Ed James is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 68 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books, Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Ed James book series to start with?
For readers new to Ed James's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Police Scotland Edinburgh Crime Thrillers Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 17 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Ed James's writing.
Q: How many books has Ed James written?
Ed James has written over 68 books across 11 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.