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J.M. Gregson

Bestselling Author • 4 Series • 50 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books
Start with: Murder at the Nineteenth (1989)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books
Start with: Who Saw Him Die? (1994)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Sherlock Holmes and the Frightened Golfer (1999)

About J.M. Gregson

James Michael Gregson, better known as J.M. Gregson, is a Lancastrian born in 1934. He was born and raised in Lancaster, England. Gregson was involved in education for a little under 30 years before becoming a full-time writer, a passion he was developing throughout his whole career as a teacher. He taught at various local colleges as well as accredited universities prior to switching over to the craft of writing novels. In addition to his diverse repertoire of publications, he’s also a well-renowned lecturer and public speaker. Gregson is most well-known as an author of mystery and detective novels and series. He has written two book series, the first being Lambert and Hook and the second being Inspector Peach. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series, J.M. Gregson 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 J.M. Gregson

Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books
29 books 1989–2016
1

Murder at the Nineteenth

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at the Nineteenth as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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1989
2

Making a Killing / For Sale - With Corpse

A gripping mystery unfolds in Making a Killing / For Sale - With Corpse as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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1990
3

Bring Forth Your Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Bring Forth Your Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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1991
4

Dead on Course

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead on Course as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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1991
5

Stranglehold

Stranglehold is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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1993
6

The Fox in the Forest

The Fox in the Forest is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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1994
7

Watermarked

Watermarked continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
8

Death of a Nobody

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death of a Nobody as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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1995
9

Accident by Design

Accident by Design continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
10

Girl Gone Missing

Girl Gone Missing continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
11

Malice Aforethought

Malice Aforethought continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
12

An Unsuitable Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in An Unsuitable Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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2000
13

An Academic Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in An Academic Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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2001
14

Death on the Eleventh Hole

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death on the Eleventh Hole as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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2002
15

Body Politic

Body Politic continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
16

Mortal Taste

Mortal Taste continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
17

Just Desserts

Just Desserts continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
18

Too Much of Water

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books with Too Much of Water, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2005
19

Close Call

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books with Close Call, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2006
20

Something Is Rotten

Something Is Rotten is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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2007
21

A Good Walk Spoiled

A Good Walk Spoiled is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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2008
22

Darkness Visible

Darkness Visible continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
23

In Vino Veritas

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books with In Vino Veritas, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2010
24

Die Happy

Die Happy continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
25

More Than Meets The Eye

More Than Meets The Eye continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
26

Cry of The Children

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books with Cry of The Children, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2013
27

Rest Assured

Rest Assured continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
28

Skeleton Plot

Skeleton Plot continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
29

Final Act

Final Act continues the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books
19 books 1994–2016
1

Who Saw Him Die?

Who Saw Him Die? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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1994
2

Missing, Presumed Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Missing, Presumed Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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1997
3

To Kill a Wife

A gripping mystery unfolds in To Kill a Wife as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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1999
4

A Turbulent Priest

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books with A Turbulent Priest, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2000
5

The Lancashire Leopard

The Lancashire Leopard is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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2001
6

A Little Learning

A Little Learning is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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2002
7

Murder at the Lodge

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at the Lodge as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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2003
8

Wages of Sin

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books with Wages of Sin, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2004
9

Dusty Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dusty Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series showcases J.M. Gregson's mastery of suspense.

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2005
10

The Witch's Sabbath

Magic takes center stage in The Witch's Sabbath, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series that expands the enchanting world created by J.M. Gregson.

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2006
11

Remains to Be Seen

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books with Remains to Be Seen, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2007
12

Pastures New

Pastures New continues the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
13

Wild Justice

Wild Justice is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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2009
14

Only A Game

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books with Only A Game, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2010
15

Merely Players

Merely Players is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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2011
16

Least of Evils

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books with Least of Evils, another outstanding contribution from J.M. Gregson.

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2012
17

Brothers' Tears

Brothers' Tears continues the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
18

A Necessary End

A Necessary End continues the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
19

Backhand Smash

Backhand Smash continues the Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books story arc with J.M. Gregson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
1 books 1999–1999
1

Sherlock Holmes and the Frightened Golfer

Sherlock Holmes and the Frightened Golfer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of J.M. Gregson have come to expect.

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1999
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2016–2016
1

Sergeant Gregson's War

Conflict and courage define Sergeant Gregson's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by J.M. Gregson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2016

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is J.M. Gregson?

J.M. Gregson is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 50 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books, Publication Order of Inspector Peach Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best J.M. Gregson series to start with?

For readers new to J.M. Gregson's work, the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 29 books. Begin with Murder at the Nineteenth to start from the very beginning.

How many books has J.M. Gregson written?

J.M. Gregson has written over 50 books across 4 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read J.M. Gregson books in order?

Yes, reading J.M. Gregson'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 J.M. Gregson write in?

J.M. Gregson writes primarily in fiction. With 4 series across 50 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are J.M. Gregson's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of J.M. Gregson'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 J.M. Gregson's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, J.M. Gregson's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Lambert and Hook Books series. The first book, Murder at the Nineteenth, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.